In November, parishioners and FOCUS Alumni came together for a FOCUS Mission trip to Mexico City. The Lord transformed hearts, revealing that mission trips are more about presence than tasks. Mission trips are a powerful way to serve the Body of Christ across the world. Go and partake in the corporal works of mercy while being transformed in your relationship with Jesus. Check out this reflection from a participant on the trip: "The families we met became our friends as we shared in life’s joys and sorrows. They opened their hearts to us, and we to them, and together we encountered the presence of God dwelling within one another. For where two or three are gathered in the name of the Lord, He is truly present among them. Through this trip, the Lord revealed the ministry He desires from me—the ministry of presence, both to others and to Himself." Talk with your parish staff and consider whether a mission trip would be a good fit for the coming year. The Lord desires to transform your...