by admin | Oct 30, 2017 | Father Blazek SJ
That Christians in Asia, bearing witness to the Gospel in word and deed, may promote dialogue, peace and mutual understanding, especially with those of other religions. When we in the West think of the Church in Asia, our thoughts often turn to the Pacific coast of...
by admin | Oct 30, 2017 | Father Blazek SJ
To Mary, model of all disciples and bright Star of Evangelization, I entrust the Church in Asia at the threshold of the Third Millennium of the Christian era, trusting absolutely that hers is an ear that always listens, hers a heart that always welcomes, and hers a...
by admin | Oct 24, 2017 | Father Blazek SJ
Dear Friends, It is with deep humility, genuine gratitude and heartfelt joy that I assume leadership of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network and the Eucharistic Youth Movement in Canada and the United States. As the first Jesuits prayed, “May Christ deign to be...
by admin | Oct 1, 2017 | Father Blazek SJ
Workers and the Unemployed: That all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the opportunity to contribute to the common good. Work brings a basic dignity to our human participation in God’s creation. Although we...
by admin | Oct 1, 2017 | Father Blazek SJ
O glorious Joseph! Who concealed your incomparable and regal dignity as custodian of Jesus and of the Virgin Mary under the humble appearance of a craftsman and provided for them with your work, protect with loving power your sons, especially entrusted to you. You...
by admin | Sep 1, 2017 | Father Blazek SJ
Parishes: That our parishes, animated by a missionary spirit, may be places where faith is communicated and charity is seen. In his Message for the 2017 World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Pope Francis wrote: “All Christians are called to be missionaries of the Gospel!...
