Oblates magazine is a publication of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate through the Missionary Association of Mary Immaculate in Belleville, Illinois. Oblates magazine seeks: to inform our readers about the ministries of the Oblates to the poor and needy people of the world, and the ministry of healing and hope at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows; to educate our readers about the teachings of the Catholic faith and about the Missionary Oblates; to inspire the faith of our readers so that they may enhance their own spirituality; and to invite our readers to become partners in the ministry of the Missionary Oblates through spiritual and financial support.

Publisher: Fr. Tom Singer, O.M.I.

Executive Director: Eric Streiff

Staff Photographer: Theodore Hennessy

Writers: Stacy Conway,
Mary Mohrman, John Nguye

Designer: Tom Bartels

Issue Designer: Allison Bonvie

For printed copies of this magazine, please contact Kim Weilmuenster at 618-398-7640, ext. 3345.

 


Oblates July-August 2006 Issue
 
 
Oblates July-August 2006 Issue
  
 
   
 

IN THIS ISSUE

From the Desk of Fr. Tom Singer, O.M.I.

Fr. Tom’s Mailbag
Fr. Tom discusses how to choose the right charity.

Oblate Fair Trade
Oblates partner with Bangladeshi artisans to establish Fair Trade.

Oblate Profile
Fr. Bill Morell, O.M.I., shares how the Holy Spirit guided his Oblate life.

Oblate Crossings
Current Events in the Oblate World.

The Lives of the Saints
St. Anthony, the “Wonder Worker.”

Healing and Hope
Find healing and hope at a special novena held at the National Shrine
of Our Lady of the Snows.

An Oblate Perspective
Crossing the border: Oblates weigh in on the debate over Immigration Reform.

Finding God in Ordinary Things
On family vacations, God’s presence is everywhere.

Why Do We... Have Holy Days of Obligation?

Donor Highlight
How a gift of stock can reap big dividends.

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