Day 26 of 31 Days of Prayer for Viet Nam Tu* attends weekly Catholic mass where she lifts hopeful prayers to Mary. Every morning she helps her mother kneel at the family altar to Tu’s father who has passed away. On her way to school, Tu stops by … [Read more...]
Making Ends Meet
Day 25 of 31 Days of Prayer for Viet Nam Restaurants line virtually every street in major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Reaching every socio-economic level, restaurants serve everyone from the wealthiest to the poorest. … [Read more...]
Commemorating Lost Loved Ones
Day 24 of 31 Days of Prayer for Viet Nam Hao* welcomes waves of people into his home today. Friends crowd his sitting room sipping on the hot green tea his wife prepared for them. He smiles and nods at the turnout, feeling honored that so many … [Read more...]
The San Diu People
Day 23 of 31 Days of Prayer for Viet Nam The 146,000 San Diu people living in the northern part of Vietnam are unreached. They worship their ancestors and are also animists who worship a myriad of deities and spirits, holding annual rituals to … [Read more...]
Persecution
Day 22 of 31 Days of Prayer for Viet Nam When asked about how Christians around the world could pray for the persecuted believers in Vietnam, Te,* a church leader and trainer, simply said, “We don’t pray for [persecution] to go away or for … [Read more...]
Building a Reputation
Day 21 of 31 Days of Prayer for Viet Nam Though the church faces opposition in Vietnam, they are not remaining silent. Christians are showing Christ’s love to others around them in many ways. In some parts of Vietnam, believers have begun … [Read more...]
A Culture of Idols
Day 20 of 31 Days of Prayer for Viet Nam Idols and altars abound throughout the country of Vietnam. Small bowls filled with food and burning incense sit outside the entrance to most restaurants. Larger shrines with photos of deceased ancestors … [Read more...]
The Muong People
Day 19 of 31 Days of Prayer for Viet Nam The Muong are animistic, worshipping numerous spirits, including the spirits of their ancestors, local heroes, the village, and the land. Out of more than 1.6 million Muong people, only a small number are … [Read more...]
Suicide in the Countryside
Day 18 of 31 Days of Prayer for Viet Nam Lien* quietly rolls up the mat she slept on and steps over her husband and children who are still sleeping. It’s 4:30 am, and like every day, Lien must prepare a meal before she goes to the fields for work … [Read more...]
Spirits All Around
Day 17 of 31 Days of Prayer for Viet Nam Throughout Vietnam, the fear and worship of spirits grips the hearts of many. Mirrors or strips of cloth above doorways ward off evil spirits. Sacrifices and rituals invite the spirits of trees, houses, … [Read more...]
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