25 Years of Witnessing to the Word in Thailand 87 Meeting Challenges, Building Community Fr Peter Tran Hai Ha SVD My life as a missionary in Thailand has been deeply rewarding, yet full of learning experiences. Serving two small parishes, Khamxida and Thungquang, in the Udonthani diocese, I have encountered the warmth and resilience of the communities firsthand. Though few in number, mostly elderly and facing poverty, the parishioners embrace me with heartfelt affection. Treating them as family, I share in their joys and sorrows, from attending meetings and farm work to celebrating festivals and offering solace during hardships. Their welcoming smiles and genuine connection bring me immense joy, solidifying my purpose in this ministry. However, navigating cultural differences, particularly those ingrained in spiritual beliefs and practices, has presented the
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