Rooted in the gracious calling of Mary of Nazareth, the Marist Community in Ranong seeks to think, judge, feel, and act as she did—marked by mercy, compassion, welcome, simplicity, and availability. We aspire to be self-effacing apostles, hidden yet effective, as instruments of divine mercy in a gentle, humble, and relational manner. Our spirituality is both contemplative and practical, responding faithfully to the needs of our context.
Guided by fidelity to the Holy Spirit, we endeavor to live Mary’s spirit of humble service—hidden and unknown, resisting pride, greed, and power, and instead nurturing humility, simplicity, and modesty in daily life.
Our community in Ranong comprises four Marist priests, in collaboration with the RNDM Sisters and international volunteers. Together, we accompany the Marist Asia Foundation—formerly the Marist Mission Ranong—in delivering education, health care, migrant support, and fostering interreligious and intercultural dialogue.
We remain attentive to the often-overlooked Burmese migrant population in Ranong, offering a welcoming heart, hospitality, and ongoing support. Our mission strives to address their most urgent needs with compassion and solidarity.
We live and minister from an ordinary—but deeply prayerful—community life. With openness to the Spirit’s promptings, we discern how best to serve. Our orientation is clear: mercy and reconciliation, especially toward those on the margins, reflecting the “Work of Mary” in our mission.
As missionaries in Asia, we value dialoguing respectfully across religious, cultural, and ethnic boundaries. We strive to build communities of respect, justice, reconciliation, and unity, honoring diverse traditions while fostering shared human dignity.