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It’s That Time of the Year in Japan

Posted on July 31, 2026 by editor

Brad Rozairo, OMI  As the month of August begins, I am reminded of the “Ten Days for Peace”. In February 1981, the late Pope Saint John Paul II delivered his ‘Appeal for Peace’ at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, stating: ‘War … Continue reading →

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AI, Faith, and the Future: Becoming the Person God Created You to Be in a Digital World

Posted on June 27, 2026 by editor

Jerome Novotny , OMI –  If I could sit down with a group of university students and young adults today, there is one conversation I would want us to have. It would not begin with computers or robots. It would begin with a much more … Continue reading →

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An experience of Holy days in the Countryside

Posted on April 29, 2025 by editor

Brad Rozairo, OMI – Holy Week on the liturgical calendar is a hectic time for priests. Spending these important days with small pockets of people in the countryside has made me reflect on my vocation and missionary life. On Maundy Thursday (April 17, … Continue reading →

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Message of Pope Francis for World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

Posted on September 1, 2024 by editor

Hope and Act with Creation Dear Brothers and Sisters! (1st September 2024) “Hope and Act with Creation” is the theme of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, to be held on 1 September 2024. The theme … Continue reading →

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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 Jerome Novotny

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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Is God really Silent?

Posted on October 23, 2022 by Jerome Novotny

Jerry Novotny OMI – Ukrainian authorities say over 400 hundred children have been killed and many more injured since the start of Russia’s invasion nearly eight months ago. Among the many victims of the deadliest conflict since World War II are these small children … Continue reading →

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Pope: The poor show us the face of Christ

Posted on June 15, 2019 by editor

Pope Francis’ message for the Third World Day of the Poor was released yesterday. The day will be observed on Sunday 17th November. The theme for this year’s World Day of the Poor is: “The hope of the poor shall … Continue reading →

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Christians must offer real hope to the most vulnerable, pope says

Posted on June 14, 2019 by editor

The option for those who are least, those whom society discards, is a priority that Christ’s followers are called to pursue, Pope Francis has said.

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