{"id":74734,"date":"2026-02-03T10:08:50","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T09:08:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mdipime.org\/?p=74734"},"modified":"2026-02-03T10:10:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T09:10:11","slug":"where-god-draws-near-in-the-hands-of-little-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mdipime.org\/en\/missionary-life\/where-god-draws-near-in-the-hands-of-little-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Where God draws near: in the hands of little children"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Working with differently abled\u00a0children reveals itself not as duty, but as profound encounter. Each morning, we stand before children whose innocence and spontaneous joy remind us of a fundamental truth: every soul is precious, cherished in God&#8217;s sight.<br \/>\nThis calling transcends responsibility. We have been consecrated and sent to continue Christ&#8217;s work among the vulnerable children whose survival depends upon compassionate presence. Jeremiah&#8217;s ancient words strengthen our vocation: &#8220;Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you; before you were born, I consecrated you.&#8221; This divine assurance becomes our foundation.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-74734 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/mdipime.org\/en\/nv_4\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV_4-1024x461.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV_4-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV_4-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV_4-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV_4-672x302.jpg 672w, https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV_4-1038x467.jpg 1038w, https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV_4-480x216.jpg 480w, https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV_4.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/mdipime.org\/en\/nv2\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV2-1024x461.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV2-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV2-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV2-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV2-1536x691.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV2-672x302.jpg 672w, https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV2-1038x467.jpg 1038w, https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV2-480x216.jpg 480w, https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV2.jpg 1560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>In honest moments, we encounter our own limitations. Yet within these very limitations, Christ&#8217;s strength finds room to work. Jesus, the Light of the World, invites us to become bearers of that same light\u2014not through grand gestures, but through patient presence. We walk alongside these children as they discover hidden abilities, uncover overlooked gifts, grow gradually into confidence. Our deepest hope rests in watching them accomplish small tasks independently, witnessing them realize a beautiful truth: though differently abled, they are wonderfully, magnificently able.<br \/>\nAt Navchetan, God whispers continually: &#8220;You are my hands and feet.&#8221; What profound privilege unfolds here. As we assist children to walk, eat, play, and learn, we touch something sacred\u2014the very heart of God made tangible in human connection. This mission demands everything: our time, energy, the full measure of our compassion. Yet in their radiant smiles, we discover unexpected strength. Our own struggles fade; hope renews itself daily in their presence.<br \/>\nThis journey extends beyond the children themselves. We walk closely with parents navigating profound challenges, upholding the dignity of every child in society. In accompanying these families, we learn patience we didn&#8217;t know we possessed, compassion that deepens with each shared moment.<br \/>\nThese children become our teachers. Through them, we understand more fully what it means to be human, to depend entirely upon grace and community. In their presence, we grow\u2014not only in skill, but in our capacity to recognize the Divine in unexpected places.<br \/>\nMay God&#8217;s grace continue to unfold in these children and in us. Together, we spread His light, His hope, His tender regard for every precious soul. This is where we encounter God most intimately\u2014in the beautiful, differently-abled children who teach us daily what it means to love without measure.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Sr. Arockia Mary Joseph, Sr. Anila Shur, Sr. Jessy George Thonikuzhiyil<br \/>\nDelhi Delegation<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-74734 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/mdipime.org\/en\/nv_3\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV_3-1024x496.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV_3-1024x496.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV_3-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV_3-768x372.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV_3-1536x744.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV_3-672x325.jpg 672w, https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV_3-1038x503.jpg 1038w, https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV_3-480x232.jpg 480w, https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV_3.jpg 1790w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/mdipime.org\/en\/missionary-life\/where-god-draws-near-in-the-hands-of-little-children\/attachment\/nv_1\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV_1-1024x461.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV_1-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV_1-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV_1-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV_1-672x302.jpg 672w, https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV_1-1038x467.jpg 1038w, https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV_1-480x216.jpg 480w, https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV_1.jpg 1160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The testimony of our missionaries in Navchetan: serving children with disabilities means touching God&#8217;s heart and discovering unexpected teachers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":74730,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-74734","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-missionary-life"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/mdipime.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NV_6.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mdipime.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74734","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mdipime.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mdipime.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mdipime.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mdipime.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=74734"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mdipime.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74734\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mdipime.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/74730"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mdipime.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=74734"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mdipime.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=74734"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mdipime.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=74734"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}