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Message of the Holy Father Francis for Lent 2023, 17.02.2023

Posted on March 19, 2023 by editor

Lenten Penance and the Synodal Journey Dear brothers and sisters! The Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke all recount the episode of the Transfiguration of Jesus. There we see the Lord’s response to the failure of his disciples to understand … Continue reading →

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A New Generation: The Senior Family

Posted on March 19, 2023 by editor

Jerry Novotny OMI – Turning 80 several years ago, I have come to accept the fact that now I am a part of the worldwide “Senior Family”. By 2050, the world’s population of people aged 60 years and older will double (2.1 billion). The … Continue reading →

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Message of His Holiness Pope Francis XXXI World Day of the Sick – 11 February 2023

Posted on February 10, 2023 by editor

“Take care of him” Compassion as a synodal exercise of healing

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OMI Japan: Christmas in Kochi – Dec. 27 ~ 28, 2022

Posted on December 30, 2022 by editor

Brad Rozairo, OMI – As the year comes to an end, we, Oblates in Japan, came together in Kochi to celebrate our annual community Christmas.

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ADVENT: Stay Awake!

Posted on November 29, 2022 by editor

Brad Rozairo, OMI – Last Sunday (Nov.27, 2022) the Catholic Church entered the Advent season. This means that the day of waiting for Christmas has begun.

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Ukraine: Missionary priests hoping to open healing centre in Kyiv

Posted on October 17, 2022 by editor

As the war in Ukraine grinds on toward its 9th month, Fr. Pavlo Vyshkovskyi, OMI, says people are increasingly traumatized and in need of both psychological and spiritual assistance.

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From the Saharan desert to Rome: New OMI Superior General

Posted on October 7, 2022 by editor

“Poor people can teach us about hope and life. So, we must work with poor people, with lay people, with indigenous peoples, bringing new life to the Congregation. For me, this means bringing holiness to the Congregation, and the best … Continue reading →

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Message of the Holy Father Francis for the 108th World Day of Migrants

Posted on September 20, 2022 by editor

“Here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come.” (Heb 13:14) Dear brothers and sisters! The ultimate meaning of our “journey” in this world is the search for our true homeland, the Kingdom of … Continue reading →

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Message of the Holy Father Francis for the Celebration of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

Posted on August 31, 2022 by editor

Dear brothers and sisters! “Listen to the voice of creation” is the theme and invitation of this year’s Season of Creation. The ecumenical phase begins on 1 September with the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and … Continue reading →

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2022 Ten Days of Prayer for Peace – ‘Peace is possible; peace is a duty’

Posted on July 30, 2022 by editor

A Message from the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan This is a year in which peace has been violently trampled. The dignity of life is neglected and its protection has been shoved aside. We will enter our Ten … 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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