Oaxaca, Mexico. Living a Dream in Mission
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In this film, Maryknoll lay missioners Mags and Jim Petkiewicz and their children live in Oaxaca City, Mexico and work with the Child to Child program providing preventative healthcare education. They adopt local customs such as the Day of the Dead festival; develop a fair trade export business supporting local artisans; and build strong and lasting relationships. By interacting with, serving, and learning from community members, they feel closer to God.
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21 min 25 sec
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