The Greeting That Changes Everything
In the quiet rhythm of the Rosary, I have found myself lingering not on the mysteries, but on the very words of the angelic prayer that begins each decade:"Ave Maria,…
Sr. Merced Paje, RNDM (fourth from the left flag), joined the Trillion Peso March Rally with the Immaculate Conception Cathedral Group from Quezon City, Philippines.
The Flood Control Scandal: A Nation Confronts Its Corruption
Corruption in the Philippines is not new. In recent months, however, it has dominated the news, memes, and social media posts. Nationwide Trillion Peso Marches have been organized by Churches…
KYESE: A Call to Prayer, Communion, and Mission
After World War II the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions returned to their convents in Sittwe and Thandwe and were soon involved in their educational and pastoral ministries.…
I Have Formed This People for Myself
“I am doing a new thing: now it springs forth.” (Is 43:9)The current global situation has stirred in me to be more attentive to God’s new acts of transformation in…
Culture: A Means of Existence
As we fast approach the canonisation of a Melanesian Catechist, Peter ToRot, it is a great move within the Church to recognise that local, indigenous people can offer something to…
Journey to Lebret: New Beginnings
If you travel west from Winnipeg, Manitoba on the Trans-Canada highway you traverse a relatively flat expanse of Canada’s prairie landscape; mile after mile of vibrant fields growing wheat, barley…
Dare to Dream a Million Dreams
I write this blog with gratitude as I receive news of the successes of Menubu Dulangan women who have been to Delesan Kailawan, an RNDM ministry in the Philippines with…
What Does Sainthood Mean in Today’s World?
As news came during the life of Pope Francis during his visit to Papua New Guinea that they would get their first saint, Peter To Rot, what would that mean…
Experiencing Contemplative Practice
O LORD, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. O LORD. (Ps. 139)Contemplation for…
An Exodus Story From Myanmar
So much of our world is in turmoil and suffering!!! There are many places in the world experiencing tremendous suffering at the moment ... Ukraine, the Middle East, Sudan and…