Tag Archives: Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate

Senior Citizens Feeling Lonely

Posted on January 6, 2026 by editor

Jerome Novotny , OMI –  Have you ever had a pervasive feeling of being alone, empty inside, or cut off from others? For many older adults, loneliness is a painful and distressing experience caused by a gap between their desired and their actual levels of social connection. Unlike simple social … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas in a world in turmoil.

Posted on December 20, 2025 by editor

Jerome Novotny , OMI –  Christmas arrives this year amid a world that feels heavy — news of conflict, loss, climate anxiety, economic strain, and a loneliness many of us carry in silence. Simultaneously, the season advances with a flurry of lights, lists, and … Continue reading →

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Refugee Crying Out in the Wilderness

Posted on April 27, 2025 by editor

Jerome Novotny , OMI – Poet Warsan Shire hit a nerve when she composed this stanza in her poem “Home”. “No one leaves home unless / home is the mouth of a shark. You only run for the border / when you see the whole … Continue reading →

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World Earth Day 2025 Focuses on Our Power, Our Planet

Posted on April 3, 2025 by editor

Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI – Tuesday, April 22, 2025, is the 55th anniversary of Earth Day. Everyone is invited to support, to study and reflect on Earth Day’s 2025 theme – Our Power, Our Planet. There are many ways to … Continue reading →

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Mission: a gift

Posted on March 11, 2025 by editor

Brad Rozairo, OMI – The Oblates of Mary Immaculate have worked in Japan for the last seventy-five years. God has generously sent laborers to care for His mission in the Far East. Today, many who labored may not be with us, but they … Continue reading →

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World Water Day 2025: Focuses on Glacier Preservation

Posted on March 4, 2025 by editor

Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer, OMI – In 1993 the UN General Assembly designated March 22nd as World Water Day (WWD). This observance is one of the largest international days. Each year the UN selects a theme for World Water Day, … Continue reading →

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A Sabbatical Pilgrimage with our Blessed Mother

Posted on January 7, 2025 by editor

Brad Rozairo, OMI – Having handed over the responsibility to my successor to lead the Oblate Delegation of Japan-Korea, I left Japan on a sabbatical. I felt like I was walking with Mary, our Blessed Mother during this break. I want to share … Continue reading →

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Experience in Aix-en-Provence

Posted on December 3, 2024 by editor

Brad Rozairo, OMI – Experience in Aix-en-ProvencThe De Mazenod Experience, sometimes also called DMX, is a program held every year at the birthplace of our congregation in Aix-en-Provence. The program is centred on the charism of our Founder St. Eugene and has a … 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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Letter of the Superior General: Let us walk together listening to the call to care for the common home.

Posted on September 9, 2023 by editor

Dear Brother Oblates and members of our Charismatic Family, September 1st is the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. It is an initiative of Pope Francis who has also written the Encyclical Laudato Si’ (LS) on care … Continue reading →

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Life At Conception Act: October pro-life month calls us to Radical Solidarity

Posted on September 8, 2023 by editor

Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI – October pro-life month’s theme calls all pro-lifers to be in Radical Solidarity on all critical pro-life issues, especially for the precious unborn. A fundamental life issue that has great importance far into the future and calls us … Continue reading →

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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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