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, John Nguyen

Designers: Sarah Abbott, Jamie Green, Laura Van Eck

Issue Designer: Allison Bonvie

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

 


Oblates Magazine - March/April 2006 Issue

 
 
Oblates Magazine - March/April 2006 Issue
 
 
   
 

IN THIS ISSUE

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

Fr. Tom's Mailbag
Fr. Tom answers questions concerning Catholics in declining health.

Oblate Profile
Fr. Baudouin Mubesala, O.M.I., recounts his experiences of living and serving in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Shrine Easter
The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows offers a variety of events to celebrate the Easter Season.

Christ in the Ruins
Oblate ministries of hope after Hurricane Katrina.

Finding God in Ordinary Things

How our experience of Springtime brings us closer to God.

Healing and Hope Profile
Kris Larsen acts as a steward at La Vista's Garden.

Why Do We ...
Wash Feet on Holy Thursday?

Donor Highlight
How two retired physicians support medical missionary work.

 

 

 

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