FLUENT IN FAITH: The Gift of Mary McCormick - Softcover

Fluent in Faith: the Gift of Mary McCormick shares the story of a remarkable, contemporary woman who, in 1968, with the blessing of the Milwaukee Archdiocesan Latin American Office, a then 56-year old widow, took her three youngest daughters, ages 11, 14 and 17, and moved to Latin America for a year. She remained serving in Bogota until 1994. Marys life compels us to share it. It is no ordinary life. Yet Mary was an ordinary person who looked very common and lived simply. She embraced life with delightful Irish wit and an incredible trust in God. Mary never completely mastered the Spanish language during 26 years in Colombia, yet from the first day she was fluent in faith.

Donald J. Mueller, a former lay missioner in Colombia, has a Masters in Pastoral Ministry. His career includes Director, Milwaukee Archdiocesan Office for World Mission; Board President, US Catholic Mission Association; Member, US Bishops' World Mission Committee and Maryknoll Lay Mission Board; Director, Volunteer Missionary Movement and the Capuchin Volunteer Program; and parish Pastoral Minister. Don is currently active in the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Jacqueline Hansen Maggiore is a graduate of Marquette University, USA and holds an MSW from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She is a retired social worker and resides in Wisconsin where she is active with Maryknoll Affiliates, Gesu Parish, and peace and justice efforts. She is the author of Vessel of Clay: The Inspirational Journey of Sister Carla and Aqui Quiero Estar.