Eucharistic Hospitality

Explanation of German Bishops on Eucharistic Hospitality From its early days the Association of Interchurch Families has been curious about the situation of interchurch families in other countries and over time links have been established with similar families, groups and associations in other parts…

Eastern Christianity

International Eucharistic Congress Features Russian Orthodox Speaker (9/6/21) A Russian Orthodox leader said on Monday that belief in Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist unites Catholics and Eastern Orthodox believers despite their divisions. Click Here to learn more Follow on Facebook Virus and Sharing…

Dialogue/Islam

Surge in Muslim and Chinese Conversion: Click here for More information Interpersonal Reciprocity As the Foundation for Harmonous Living: Buddhists Perspective Daniel LeBlanc and I took advantage of a JPIC session in India to visit Aanmodaya, the Oblate Ashram in Kancheepuram, India. On this…

Synodality and Oblates in the USA, Part Three

I.  Sacred Heart, Oakland, CA, by Jack Lau and Bill Mason, June 3, 2022 In October, the Diocese entered into the process of discernment regarding ministry. The entire diocese was given 75 questions for parishioners to respond to.  So we sent them out and…

Synodality and Oblates in the USA, Part Two

In our first installment, we mentioned how much St. Eugene lived synodality, even though he may not have used the word (Synodality and the Oblates: Part 1). Since the core of synodality is mission, St. Eugene looks over our shoulders as we invest in…

Christian Joy

Church Ladies With Typewriters They’re Back! Those wonderful Church Bulletins! Thank God for church ladies with typewriters. These sentences (with all the BLOOPERS) actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced in church services: The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals. The sermon this…

Synodality and Oblates in the USA, Part One

The province website Mission-Unity-Dialogue, www.harrywinter.org, has been updated to help with this. At the bottom of the home page, two pyramids have been constructed to reflect a vital change in our structure and attitude, to better promote mission. On the left is the Latin…

Five Ways – May 22

May 17, 2022 As we approach the Sacred Triduum of Holy Thursday-Easter Sunday, please pray for our brothers andsisters in the Ukraine. The link below may interest you. On Easter Monday through Easter Wednesday, all the Oblates of Mary in the USA will gather…

Five Ways – Apr 22

April 13, 2022 As we approach the Sacred Triduum of Holy Thursday-Easter Sunday, please pray for our brothers andsisters in the Ukraine. The link below may interest you. On Easter Monday through Easter Wednesday, all the Oblates of Mary in the USA will gather…

Five Ways – Mar 22

March 20, 2022 Fasting, Evangelization and Joy during Lent Many thanks to those who responded to the Feb.19 Five Ways e-letter. The Joyful Noiseletter, from the Fellowship of Merry Christians, has recently been insisting that fasting isnot only a religious practice, but absolutely necessary…