Category Archives: Oblate Scene

Pastoral statement for World Earth Day

Posted on April 19, 2024 by editor

Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI – Earth Day focuses attention on appreciation and stewardship for Planet Earth. The 54th Earth Day anniversary will be celebrated on April 22nd, 2024, by millions of people in many countries to safeguard and fight for a … Continue reading →

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Human Dignity and Shady Characters

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Jerome Novotny

Jerry Novotny OMI – Simply defined, the term “politics” refers to the way that countries are governed, and “politicians” to those elected who make rules and laws to manage human society properly. Yet politics and politicians have never been seen as negatively as they are … Continue reading →

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To serve and not to be served (Mark 10:45)

Posted on April 6, 2024 by editor

Brad Rozairo, OMI – April is the month of new life and new beginnings. This is very much visible here in San Antonio, Texas. The weather turns warmer, the green grows greener, and the bluebonnets are in full bloom to welcome Easter! These … Continue reading →

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Message of the Holy Father Francis for Lent 2024

Posted on February 17, 2024 by editor

Brad Rozairo, OMI – The following is the text of the Message of the Holy Father Francis for Lent 2024, on the theme: “Through the desert God leads us to freedom”:

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Where is Baby Jesus in 2023?

Posted on December 24, 2023 by editor

Jerry Novotny OMI – It’s that time of the year again. Christmas. It’s been a long year -the pandemic with its new faces still with us, major military buildups across the planet, dictators suppressing human rights, waging war on children both unborn and born, … Continue reading →

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Oblate presence in Japan

Posted on December 17, 2023 by editor

Brad Rozairo, OMI – It was with great joy that we received the news about the appointment of the new Delegation Superior from our Provincial. For the first time in the Delegation’s history, we have a Japanese, and an Oblate Brother in the … Continue reading →

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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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August in Japan

Posted on August 12, 2023 by editor

Brad Rozairo, OMI – The month of August in Japan reminds us of the deep meaning and the importance of peace as Hiroshima and Nagasaki commemorate the 78th anniversary of the atomic bombing this year. This opens a ten-day period (August 6 – … Continue reading →

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The Season of Creation Focuses on Justice and Peace for All

Posted on July 23, 2023 by editor

Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer, OMI – The Season of Creation for 2023 focuses on fundamental virtue of justice for true peace for all life on planet Earth which Pope Francis calls our COMMON HOME. If we truly want peace, we … Continue reading →

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Leadership Ministry

Posted on June 7, 2023 by editor

Brad Rozairo, OMI – Accepting any responsibility demands a big “yes” and if you are not prepared for the job, it can put you down when things do not go right. Many do not want to get involved in the leadership ministry because … Continue reading →

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“Go to Galilee”

Posted on April 14, 2023 by editor

(excerpt taken from the homily of Pope Francis, Holy Saturday, 8 April 2023) At times, we may simply feel weary about our daily routine, tired of taking risks in a cold, hard world where only the clever and the strong … Continue reading →

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