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

Writers: Stacy Conway,
Mary Mohrman

Designers: Sarah Abbott, Jamie Green, Allison Salzman

Issue Designer: Tom Bartels

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

 

Oblates - September/October 2006

 
 
Oblates - September/October 2006
 
 
   
 

IN THIS ISSUE

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

Fr. Tom’s Mailbag
Fr. Tom offers advice to a grandmother.

Oblate Profile
Brother Craig Bonham, O.M.I.

An Oblate Perspective
Crisis in Indonesia: Three natural disasters strike within three months.

Salvation through Education
In Tijuana, Mexico, Oblates are helping impoverished children stay in school.

The Lives of the Saints
St. Francis of Assisi

Festival of Faiths and Cultures
A celebration of diversity.

Finding God in Ordinary Things
How picking apples nourishes our souls.

Why Do We ... Have Doctors of the Church?
Learn why only 33 saints have been given this special title.

Donor Highlight
A loyal donor speaks many languages, including words of faith and love.

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