25 Years of Witnessing to the Word in Thailand 213 Fr Truong says he can now read, write and preach in Thai and his parishioners help him to learn the local Isan language and encourage him to use more of it, especially during preaching. “Language is a bridge, and the villagers help me to build a sturdier one every day. Without this bridge, quite frankly, mission would be difficult to cross,” he says. He says learning the local language is fundamental to mission. “Communication is crucial in encountering the people, understanding the local context, learning their way of life, and listening to their needs,” he says. “Concretely and substantially, language is the medium to proclaim Christ to the culture.”
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