Missionary Killed in Mindanao, Philippines
by Staff
January 30, 2008
(christiansunite.com) - Father Jesus Reynaldo Roda, a Catholic missionary with the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, was murdered by a suspected al-Qaeda related group of Islamic militants on the evening of January 15 in the chapel at Notre Dame of Tabawan School in the city of Tabawan. The armed group forced its way into the chapel where Father Roda was praying. When he resisted their attempt to kidnap him, he was shot and killed.
Pray that Father Roda's colleagues will find strength, courage and peace in Christ. Pray that God will raise up other cross-bearing disciples to continue His work in the Philippines.
For more information on the difficulties facing Christians in Philippines, go to www.persecution.net/country/philippines.htm.
