But Molai has “considered the consequences” and is willing to face them for the sake of “keeping a clear conscience” in her relationship with Christ.
She hopes her story will “wake people up” and make them reflect on the importance of making their faith the “core” of their identity.
“Religion is so much more than going to church on Sunday,” she explained.
“FOCUS is proud to have a woman like Stacy among our missionary staff,” said Jeremy Rivera, communications director of FOCUS, in a March 6 statement.
“As her employer, we stand in solidarity with her and her convictions to remain true to her conscience and to exercise her religious liberty,” he said.
Rivera added that the “reality of Stacy’s serious health issues ... should inspire all Catholics and people of faith to reinforce the necessity to overturn this unjust law.”
Molai said that the support she has received from those around her has been “really encouraging.”
However, she does not believe she deserves any special credit or recognition.
When people applaud her courage, she tells them, “I’m just doing my job.”
She compares herself to the servant in Luke 17 who carries out the duty commanded by his master.
“I’m just practicing what I preach,” Molai said, explaining that she has tried to convey the message that witnessing for Christ means being willing “to suffer greatly, if necessary.”
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But despite the very real possibility of suffering in her future, Molai maintains a positive and joyful outlook that she attributes to having a real relationship with Christ.
“I’m full of joy to be able to show him that I trust him with my life,” she explained.
Michelle La Rosa is deputy editor-in-chief of Catholic News Agency. She has worked for CNA since 2011. She studied political philosophy and journalism at the University of Dallas.