WE don’t like to see our beloved Jesus wounded and not cared for in our society. We love and care for the wounds of Christ — our brothers and sisters who have been cast out of society. Many of us reject the poor, the lonely, the forgotten and the rejected ones. But they are our loved ones sent by God for us to care for them.

When we care for the poorest we should contemplate the wounds of Jesus Christ, wash them, dry them, bind them, heal them, and keep them in our homes. The poor are the crucified mankind. We contemplate them as other Christs in our missionary homes. This rejected ones are Christ — kicked, nailed, crowned with thorns, mocked, laughed at, and spat at.

The poorest and most forgotten are the chosen ones in our homes. The mentally handicapped, the crippled, the hungry, the thirsty, the homeless, the sick and dying are the special loved ones of Christ. The elderly without care, the street people, the beaten, rejected and forgotten, those with Down’s syndrome, the hydrocephalic, those whose bodies are distorted are welcomed in our homes.

Missionaries of the Poor (MOP) works in eight homes in Jamaica, five homes in Haiti, four homes in the Philippines, three homes in India, three homes in Uganda, and three homes in Kenya. We also serve the poorest of the poor in Indonesia, East Timor, St Vincent, North Carolina, Paraguay, and Tanzania.

The MOP brothers are all known as the Jamaican brothers who serve the poor including lepers, those who have contracted HIV, and the mentally ill. We take care of them in our homes, and they stay with us until death. They are given free care under our fourth vow of free service.

In the community, if some of our homeless are able, they wash the dishes, clean the tables, sweep the rooms, bathe each other, comb each other’s hair, brush each other’s teeth. All of us play, sing, chat with each other and work with each other in Christ.

In general, the greatest need of the homeless and destitute is community. They are lonely and ignored and have nothing and no one. Our homeless are forgotten. Nobody wants them, and rarely do people come to see them, yet they have more love to give more than many others. You would be happy and you will laugh with them if you come and visit with them.

We have just completed our production, Jesus 2025, at the National Arena. Thousands came and enjoyed our performances. Come and see the production alive in our MOP homes. You will find happiness from your visit. They will welcome you with open arms.

“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.”

“Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be satisfied.”

“Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.”

“Blessed are you when people hate you… and revile you… rejoice and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven.”

— Luke 6:20-26

Please contact us at 876 550 8987.