Monthly Archives: April 2025

Refugee Crying Out in the Wilderness

Posted on April 27, 2025 by editor

Jerome Novotny , OMI – Poet Warsan Shire hit a nerve when she composed this stanza in her poem “Home”. “No one leaves home unless / home is the mouth of a shark. You only run for the border / when you see the whole … Continue reading →

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An experience of Holy days in the Countryside

Posted on April 16, 2025 by editor

Brad Rozairo, OMI – Holy Week on the liturgical calendar is a hectic time for priests. Spending these important days with small pockets of people in the countryside has made me reflect on my vocation and missionary life. On Maundy Thursday (April 17, … Continue reading →

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“Let us journey together in hope”

Posted on April 4, 2025 by editor

Brad Rozairo, OMI – Pope Francis’ message for this year’s Lent titled “Let us journey together in hope” highlights three key dimensions of the Lenten journey, namely: Journeying in Conversion, Journeying Together and Journeying in Hope.

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World Earth Day 2025 Focuses on Our Power, Our Planet

Posted on April 3, 2025 by editor

Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI – Tuesday, April 22, 2025, is the 55th anniversary of Earth Day. Everyone is invited to support, to study and reflect on Earth Day’s 2025 theme – Our Power, Our Planet. There are many ways to … Continue reading →

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