Since the announcement of his resignation, Pope Benedict XVI has been using every opportunity he has to assure the world that his decision is a response to a mission God, seeing his age and health situation, has giving him. In his Angelus of 17th February, he reminded Christians of the necessity of renewing themselves in the Spirit, turning with determination to God, renouncing pride and selfishness and to live in love. After…
Please visit Eugene de Mazenod speaks to us When an ambassador comes to a new country to represent his Head of State, he presents his “credentials” to the president or monarch of the new country where he is. For Eugene the Cross is the “credential” that shows that it is God who is sending the Missionary to be the co-operator of the Savior among the people to whom he is missioning. The Oblate…
Join Fr. Thomas Rosica in this exclusive interview with one of America’s great religious leaders, Cardinal Francis George, OMI, Archbishop of Chicago. During his tenure as President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Cardinal George earned the reputation of thinker-in-chief. A philosopher, theologian, and pastor with a great missionary spirit, Francis George offers reflections on some of the pressing challenges before Catholics in North America today. Source: http://saltandlighttv.org/witness/cardinal-francis-george.php ”The truth…
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Holy Father Benedict XVI on November 8, 2011 appointed Auxiliary of the Archdiocese of Abuja (Nigeria) Rev. Fr. Anselm Umoren, M.S.P, Superior General of the Society of Missionaries of St. Paul, assigning him the titular see of Scampa. Rev. Fr. Anselm Umoren, M.S.P, was born on April 14, 1962 in Ukana Nto, Ikot Ekpene, Awka Ibom State, in the diocese of Ikot Ekpene. After primary school,…
Today is the 24th anniversary of the assassination of Fr Michael Rodrigo, Oblate of Mary Immaculate. In an interview, a young Catholic professor, Anton Meemana, recalls Fr Mike’s life and mission. For many Sri Lankans, he was a “disciple of Christ par excellence”. Colombo (AsiaNews) – Fr Michael Rodrigo, an Oblate of Mary Immaculate (OMI) was murdered on 10 November 1987. Known as Fr Mike to everyone, he carried out his mission…
