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What is the Season of Creation?

Posted on July 22, 2024 by editor

Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI – Pope Francis calls for a World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation The Season of Creation is an ecumenical month-long moment of prayerful reflection and celebration which began several years ago and calls us to … Continue reading →

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“Busyness” Finances “Time Poverty”

Posted on July 9, 2024 by editor

Jerry Novotny OMI – “How are you?” Are you one of those who reply, “I’m busy.” If so, you are not alone. In a recent survey taken, 70% of people who were asked this question replied, “I’m busy.” Ask yourself, do I suffer from … Continue reading →

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“Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while” (Mark 6:31)

Posted on June 2, 2024 by editor

Brad Rozairo, OMI – Does your day unfold from your priorities or are you chasing a to-do list? This question caught my attention as I reflected on my life in Japan.

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Living the “YES” of Mary

Posted on May 6, 2024 by editor

Brad Rozairo, OMI – Another new month has just dawned; as we know, it is dedicated to our Blessed Mother. During this month, I invite us to reflect on the vocation of Mary and her response to God.

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Pastoral statement for World Earth Day

Posted on April 19, 2024 by editor

Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI – Earth Day focuses attention on appreciation and stewardship for Planet Earth. The 54th Earth Day anniversary will be celebrated on April 22nd, 2024, by millions of people in many countries to safeguard and fight for a … Continue reading →

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To serve and not to be served (Mark 10:45)

Posted on April 6, 2024 by editor

Brad Rozairo, OMI – April is the month of new life and new beginnings. This is very much visible here in San Antonio, Texas. The weather turns warmer, the green grows greener, and the bluebonnets are in full bloom to welcome Easter! These … Continue reading →

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Do you feel unlovable or disqualified?

Posted on March 2, 2024 by editor

Jerry Novotny OMI – One of the most painful things we can ever experience is being made to feel that we don’t belong. All of us have experienced this sometime in our lives. For example, some people are made to feel different because of … Continue reading →

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Message of the Holy Father Francis for Lent 2024

Posted on February 17, 2024 by editor

Brad Rozairo, OMI – The following is the text of the Message of the Holy Father Francis for Lent 2024, on the theme: “Through the desert God leads us to freedom”:

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Water for Peace

Posted on February 8, 2024 by editor

Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI –The annual World Water Day is celebrated on March 22nd, 2024. This day focuses on the gratitude we owe our great God for the life-giving gift of water, which is necessary for all life as we … Continue reading →

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Demands for Certainty Are Not Always Reasonable

Posted on January 9, 2024 by editor

Jerry Novotny OMI – My last article touched on the official objective teaching of the Catholic Church regarding homosexuality. “The Truth: Catholic Church and LGBTQ+”. I would like to follow-up this topic with an article on the subjective / pastoral approach by sharing an article I received from my good friend, Douglas … Continue reading →

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Where is Baby Jesus in 2023?

Posted on December 24, 2023 by editor

Jerry Novotny OMI – It’s that time of the year again. Christmas. It’s been a long year -the pandemic with its new faces still with us, major military buildups across the planet, dictators suppressing human rights, waging war on children both unborn and born, … Continue reading →

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Oblate presence in Japan

Posted on December 17, 2023 by editor

Brad Rozairo, OMI – It was with great joy that we received the news about the appointment of the new Delegation Superior from our Provincial. For the first time in the Delegation’s history, we have a Japanese, and an Oblate Brother in the … Continue reading →

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