Author Archives: Jerome Novotny

Annual Japan/Korea Delegation Retreat: Sept. 6-9, 2021

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Jerome Novotny

A retreat is a time to step away from the distractions of everyday life and get back in touch with your inner self and reconnect with God. Sometimes old poets say it best. The world is too much with us; … Continue reading →

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War Against Children: Body Parts – “Worst Nightmare For the Unborn” (Part 5)

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Jerome Novotny

(This article is part of an ongoing series showing adult obsession in waging “War Against Children”.) Jerry Novotny, OMI – Life is Beautiful. Life is precious and sacred. Good people believe in the sanctity of the human person with rights and … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis Says, “Abortion is the Death Penalty for the Unborn.”

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Jerome Novotny

(Pastoral Statement of Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI) Abortion Is The Leading Cause Of Death In The USA And Worldwide More human beings died in abortion that any other cause of death in 2020. The statistics compiled by Worldometers gives the … Continue reading →

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Crimes against humanity start by depersonalizing the individual

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Jerome Novotny

Jerome Novotny OMI – St. Boniface stated: “The Church is like a great ship being pounded by the waves of life’s different stresses. Our duty is not to abandon ship, but to keep her on her course.” This means that each of us … Continue reading →

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A Culture of Care as a Path to Peace

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Jerome Novotny

MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCEFOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE 54th WORLD DAY OF PEACE1 JANUARY 2021 A CULTURE OF CARE AS A PATH TO PEACE 1. At the dawn of a new year, I extend cordial greetings to Heads … Continue reading →

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Fourth World Day of the Poor – “Stretch forth your hand to the poor” (Sir 7:32)

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Jerome Novotny

(Message of His Holiness Pope Francis. 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. 15 November 2020.) “Stretch forth your hand to the poor” (Sir 7:32). Age-old wisdom has proposed these words as a sacred rule to be followed in life. Today these words … Continue reading →

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75 Years after the War: A Peace Message from the Catholic Bishops of Japan – Protect all life – Peace is the path of hope

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Jerome Novotny

To our Brother and Sister Catholics of Japan and All People of Good Will: On the 50th anniversary of the end of the war, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan issued the message “Resolution for Peace” in light of the … Continue reading →

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Seek God’s face in the poor, sick, abandoned and foreigners

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Jerome Novotny

Pope Francis on Wednesday urged Christians to discover the face of Jesus in the migrants, refugees and the displaced who are forced to flee because of the many injustices that still afflict our world today. 

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I leaned down and kissed my son

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Jerome Novotny

Jerome Novotny OMI – Many individuals in today’s society understand the pain felt by mothers after they have aborted their babies. But what about Post-Abortion Syndrome which affects men? As the body count of unborn babies continues to increase, research shows that more and … Continue reading →

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Message of His Holiness Pope Francis For the 54th Communications Day

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Jerome Novotny

“That you may tell your children and grandchildren” (Ex 10:2) Life becomes history

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Displaced People and the “Hidden Victims” of the Coronavirus

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Jerome Novotny

Jerry Novotny OMI – Recent estimates disclose that 70,754,326 million people are displaced worldwide. These are people who have fled from persecution, violence and armed conflict. It is the seventh year in a row that the number of displaced people has increased. UN refugee … Continue reading →

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I leaned down and kissed my son

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Jerome Novotny

Jerome Novotny OMI – Many individuals in today’s society understand the pain felt by mothers after they have aborted their babies. But what about Post-Abortion Syndrome which affects men? As the body count of unborn babies continues to increase, research shows that … Continue reading →

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