Bangkok, Thailand, Jul 30, 2013 / 15:00 pm
Foreign missionaries in Thailand once dedicated their lives to encountering Christ, spreading the gospel and helping the growth of the Church.
Now this evangelical responsibility has been taken over by the Thai community. Local priests, religious and the laity help serve the mission of the local church, where Bible studies have become an important part of parish life.
At the parish of St. Nikolaus Church in the city of Pattaya, about 80 miles southeast of Bangkok, Catholics in small church communities dedicate themselves to Bible study.
Priests, vowed religious, and laity gather together after Sunday Mass to share both the Word of God and their life experiences to help strengthen Christian faith and life. Together, they explore the depth of the Bible passages.