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FILIPINO FOCUS

A brass plate embedded on the pavement fronting the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral in Jolo town is the bitter reminder of where the well-loved Bishop Benjamin de Jesus, OMI, fell after being shot by three men on February 4, 1997. Read

WORLDS IN DIALOGUE

The Church Of The Arabs

Islamic-Christian conference on co-existence. Reporting from Beirut. Read

VOCATION STORIES

Signs of Life

- by Vincent Mkhabela

What are the signs of a true vocation?... Read

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WM REPORTS

South Africa- Caring Church

The Catholic Church has a network of over 140 service programs for people living with HIV/AIDS in South Africa (hospitals, clinics, hospices, home based care and orphan care) making it the largest service provider in the country after the government.

Singapore - Awaking Dragons

In India and China, the two giants of Asian economy, poverty is still a main issue.

Argentina - The Truth About Love

The Bishops Conference of Argentina recently published a document entitled, "he Family: Image of God's Love," in which the bishops reflect on the challenges facing the family and reaffirm the value of the family institution as the foundation of society.

Australia - Embracing difference

"Embracing Difference in a global culture of fear" was a major theme that emerged during the recent annual assembly of the Australian Conference of the Australian Conference of Leaders of Religious Institutes (ACLRI).

Europe - Becoming A Partner

More than being an international power broker, the European Union should become a "partner in solidarity" for the cultural and economic development of the Third World, says a Vatican official.

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MISSION TODAY

Vital Task

- HOLY LAND:

Mission of Forgiveness

MISSION in ACTION

SUDAN-Staying On

The "White Nuer" a 70-year-old missionary.

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MISSION in ASIA

Very Different Now - by F. Patt

A Church socially involved with women. Read

MISSION and LIFE

Healing the Emptiness Inside

FACING DEPRESSION

For those living in a depressing and desperate society, there is no therapy like prayer, says Cardinal Godfriend Danneels. Read

WM SPECIAL PRAYER: WEST and EAST

Path To Enlightenment

- by Lorenzo Carraro, mccj

Many people in our world look at the East for their spiritual needs. Transcendental Meditation, Yoga and Zen have already been in vogue, often reduced to a fashion of fitness fad. Christians however were asking seriously of it was possible for them to avail of the riches of oriental spirituality while remaining committed to Christ and to the Gospel. Read more

Learning From The East

- by Lorenzo Carraro, mccj

How has the East influenced the western concept of prayer and meditation? W. Johnston's guide to meditation. Read more

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