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

Designers: Allison Bonvie

Issue Designer: Tom Bartels

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Finding Faith at Lourdes - Oblates Magazine - May/June 2006 Issue

 
 
Oblates Magazine - May/June 2006 Issue
 
 
   
 

IN THIS ISSUE

Poem

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

Fr. Tom’s Mailbag
Fr. Tom answers questions about “limbo.”

Out of the Desert
An Oblate seminarian discerns a calling to service.

Oblate Profile
Fr. Liam Griffin, O.M.I., helps international pilgrims find healing and hope at Lourdes.

Shrine Events
Honor your mother and father during special Masses.

The Lives of the Saints
St. Jude, Patron Saint of Lost Causes

United in Prayer
The international faith community at Lourdes.

Testaments of Faith
Pilgrims reflect on their time at Lourdes.

Finding God in Suffering
In our times of need, God is with us.

Why Do We... Ring Church Bells?
Learn how the ringing of church bells enhances our worship.

Donor Highlight
How a devoted caregiver shares her faith.

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