Monthly Archives: May 2026

A Mini Treason

Ron Rolheiser, OMI – Thomas Merton once said that what he feared in his own life was not so much a massive betrayal of his vocation, but a series of mini treasons that lead to a different kind of death. And that’s … Continue reading

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The Sacred Silence – Deepening Spirituality in Nagasaki’s Peace.

Bro. Prasanna Perera, OMI –  Nagasaki, a city of unforgettable joy and pain, carries both discovered and hidden history. I first learned about this city while I was in Sri Lanka, when I participated in the Holy Mass on February 6, the feast … Continue reading

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Human Life is Sacred from Conception

Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI – Pastoral Statement: Human Life is Sacred from Conception 1. The Bible clearly teaches that human life is sacred and precious from conception, and that murder is wrong (Genesis 9:6). This sacredness flows from the sacrament of marriage … Continue reading

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