Lebanon is now facing very hard days. Since March 2, 2026, fighting between Hezbollah and Israel has brought heavy bombing inside Lebanon. Beirut and the southern regions have been hit badly. This war is part of a larger conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Because of this, daily life is broken — air travel has stopped, roads are unsafe, and many families fear a long humanitarian crisis.
In the middle of this suffering, the Redemptorist priests continue their mission: to stand with the poor and bring hope where it seems lost.
Lebanon today is living through a time of fear and destruction. Bombs shake the ground, buildings collapse, and families are left without homes. We, three Redemptorist priests — Fr. Binoy, Fr. Lijo, and Fr. Shinto — are serving in Lebanon. Each explosion shakes our own house, breaks our windows, and reminds us that we too are part of this war. Yet our calling is clear: to remain close to the people, to share their pain, and to bring the light of Christ into the darkest places.
As St. Paul reminds us: “We are hard pressed on every side but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair” (2 Corinthians 4:8). These words give us courage to continue our Redemptorist mission.
At present, many of those most affected are migrant workers and refugees. They have lost jobs, homes, and security. With nowhere to go, they come to us. We reach out to the most vulnerable, giving shelter, sharing food, clothing, and medicine, and offering comfort and prayers.
In this mission, we live the words of Jesus: “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me” (Matthew 25:35).
The war has damaged our own buildings, but it has not broken our spirit. We believe that being Redemptorist means living the Gospel in the hardest places. As St. Alphonsus taught, “The poor are my beloved.”
Even in the ruins, we see signs of hope. We live as one family united in Christ. Faith becomes stronger when everything else is shaken. Our role is to keep that flame alive — to show that God is present, even in the midst of struggles and difficulties.
We trust in the Psalmist’s words: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18).
The Redemptorists in Lebanon are not just witnesses of war. We are witnesses of hope. By standing with the poor, sheltering the homeless, and serving those in need, we continue Christ’s mission of redemption. In the heart of destruction, we proclaim a message of mercy, love, and courage.
Mission Community in Lebanon
