Monthly Archives: September 2019

Meeting with Bishop J. M. ABELLA

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Bradly Rozairo

Dear Brothers, God wants us to break away from our ‘comfort zone’ and step out in faith to do what He thinks is best for us. Are we ready to take up this challenge?

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It is not just about migrants. It’s also about our fears…

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Bradly Rozairo

At the request of various bishops’ conferences, Pope Francis has changed the date of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees to the last Sunday of September. The World Day for Migrants and Refugees will be held this Sunday, September … Continue reading →

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Extraordinary Missionary Month (EMM): October 2019

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Bradly Rozairo

Dear Brothers, Hundred years ago, Pope Benedict XV released the encyclical Maximum Illud, which called on Catholics to bring the Good News to all peoples (Missio Ad Gentes). To commemorate this anniversary, Pope Francis has declared October 2019 to be … Continue reading →

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God or Nothing

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Jerome Novotny

Dear Friends for Life:  In recent months, newspapers, magazines and news reporting have shown worsening trends regard current life issues. The slippery slope is widening and people’s lives are hurting. God is gradually being removed from society, leaving a road of confusion, suffering and hidden … Continue reading →

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Japanese activists join global climate strike ahead of U.N. summit on global warming

Posted on September 21, 2019 by editor

Young people in 117 countries on Friday called on policymakers to take overdue steps against climate change as part of a global strike just days ahead of the United Nations Climate Action Summit set to begin in New York on … Continue reading →

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Season of Creation (Sept. 1 ~ Oct. 4, 2019)

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Bradly Rozairo

(from Brad Rozairo OMI)  What is the Season of Creation? http://seasonofcreation.org/. The season, which runs yearly between September 1 and October 4 (the feast of St. Francis of Assisi) is that of the year when we renew our commitment to pray … Continue reading →

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