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| St. Nicholas Tavelic |
In the past
centuries, direct missionary efforts in the Islamic world have been few and far
in between. Therefore, the establishment of the Tavelic Network is a ray of
hope for this critically important region. The Tavelic Network (“TavNet”),
named after the Franciscan martyr St. Nicholas Tavelic, was founded by
Catholics from a Muslim background in order to support converts from Islam. As
the new Catholics are not only often ostracized by their families, but also by
the Catholic communities in their own countries, they need and deserve special
pastoral attention. A network of faithful priests in good standing is currently
supporting them spiritually.
This December, faithful and priests associated with TavNet
will travel to North Africa, where the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation
will be administered and catechumens received during Advent and on Christmas.
The group has many ambitious goals for the future, such as a sensible
inculturation geared towards former Muslims. I have been in contact with the
network’s initiator and can tell you that it is genuine. Please support this
cause generously, especially with your prayers, the greatest missionary help.
Thus you can make a contribution so that “the Sacred Heart of Jesus may live in
the hearts of all men”, as St. Arnold Janssen prayed.
You can find the GoFundMe page here.
