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War Against Children: Freezing Live Embryos – “human or not?” (Part 10)

Posted on May 19, 2022 by editor

(This article is part of an ongoing series showing adult obsession in waging “War Against Children” by Fr. Jerry.) Jerome Novotny OMI – It is so easy in life to lose sight of what’s most important. Our days are so busy that we often overlook problems … Continue reading →

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Make peace not war

Posted on March 14, 2022 by editor

Brad Rozairo, OMI – These days as I follow the news about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, my mind goes back to Sri Lanka. The ethnic war which lasted for 26 years was a very frightening experience for many, especially for people … Continue reading →

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Seen yet ignored

Posted on March 10, 2022 by editor

Brad Rozairo, OMI –In Japan, if you do not have power, money or are not successful, the society will look on you as if you are an “unwanted guest”. I do not think that anyone would want to be an unwanted guest, … Continue reading →

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Is the devil real? Putin’s Illegal Invasion

Posted on March 8, 2022 by editor

Jerome Novotny, OMI – The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is deepening as Russian illegal forces intensify their shelling; food, water, heat and medicine are growing increasingly scarce. More than two million refugees, including over a million children, have fled Ukraine. As Russia’s … Continue reading →

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Is it really possible to love our enemies?

Posted on March 1, 2022 by editor

Jerome Novotny OMI – It has been about two months now since one of the great moral voices of the world has died – Archbishop Desmond Tutu. As the first black Archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa, he worked to bring an end to … Continue reading →

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Message of his Holiness Pope Francis for Lent 2022

Posted on March 1, 2022 by editor

“Let us not grow tired of doing good, for in due time we shall reap our harvest,if we do not give up. So then, while we have the opportunity,let us do good to all” (Gal 6:9-10)

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Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the Thirtieth World Day of the Sick –

Posted on February 3, 2022 by editor

Dear brothers and sisters: Thirty years ago, Saint John Paul II instituted the World Day of the Sick to encourage the people of God, Catholic health institutions and civil society to be increasingly attentive to the sick and to those … Continue reading →

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Mission Station – A Periphery Glance

Posted on December 26, 2021 by editor

Brad Rozairo OMI —  People living in places where there is no sign of a church or a convent often look for a priest or a nun to talk to. When they meet such a person, they are full of joy … Continue reading →

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War Against Children: Child-Soldiers – “protect us” (Part 9)

Posted on December 21, 2021 by editor

(This article is part of an ongoing series showing adult obsession in waging “War Against Children” by Fr. Jerry.) Jerome Novotny, OMI – “Every child is a different kind of flower and all together make this world a beautiful garden.” (by unknown) One of … Continue reading →

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Message of His Holiness Pope Francis For The Fifth World Day of the Poor

Posted on November 15, 2021 by editor

“The poor you will always have with you” (Mk 14:7) 1. “The poor you will always have with you” (Mk 14:7). Jesus spoke these words at a meal in Bethany, in the home of a certain Simon, known as the leper, a few … Continue reading →

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War Against Children: Climate Change – “before and after” (Part 8)

Posted on November 14, 2021 by editor

(This article is part of an ongoing series showing adult obsession in waging “War Against Children”.) Jerome Novotny OMI –  “You’ll die of old age; we’ll die of climate change!” Young people strike back against apathy among politicians dealing with climate change. “What do we … Continue reading →

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A SPECIAL MONTH TO “PROTECT ALL LIFE”: September 1 ～ October 4, 2021

Posted on September 3, 2021 by editor

The Bishops of Japan have established the period from September 1 to October 4 (the Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi) as “the special month to PROTECT ALL LIFE.” Below is a messagefrom the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of … Continue reading →

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