From the Director Much of what Fr. John did for the people of the Victorious Missionaries were simple acts of love—not some heroic act that would make the headlines in the morning paper. What he did was an expression of his relationship with God, and everyone quickly grew in awareness of that loving relationship. They soon came to experience themselves as a person loved by God in a way that they had not understood or experienced before. On May 1, we celebrated the 46th anniversary of the beginning of the Victorious Missionaries. I want to thank everyone who has been a part of the history of the Victorious Missionaries, and for all they did to help this ministry continue to grow because of their love for others. |
Breaking New Barriers into the WORLD OF INCLUSION Morgan’s Wonderland is located in San Antonio, Texas. It is the World’s First Ultra Accessible Family Fun Park designed specifically for children and adults with special needs, their family
members, caregivers, and the entire community. This 25-acre park is a unique oasis that, through the spirit of inclusion, allows people of all abilities to The inspiration for Morgan’s Wonderland originated in 2006 when philanthropist Gordon Hartman observed a poignant moment during a family vacation between his daughter Morgan, a child with special needs, and another group of children while all were splashing in a hotel swimming pool. Morgan appeared as if she wanted to take part in the fun, and the others exhibited similar interest in interacting with Morgan. The connection never materialized due to their inability to communicate effectively. "Our vision is to play an instrumental role |
We never know when someone will say or do something that will give our life a new direction and meaning. I have lost count of the many times that people have shared stories about how coming to know Fr. John Maronic or a variety of Victorious Missionaries had challenged them to see their relationship with God and the people they shared their life with in a new way. Often that meant that they had to begin seeing themselves in a new way – as one who is also able to touch others’ lives and help them to grow spiritually as well as in relationships with others. Sharing our concern for others and our giftedness with others opens the path for them to experience the loving presence of God in their own lives.
play, learn and share life-changing experiences in a fun environment.