May 24, 2020 marks the 5th anniversary of the release of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home.
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"Dedication of all religions and people of goodwill to prayer, fasting and works of charity to face the corona virus pandemic and the challenge to care for our common home."
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When the entire island of Luzon in the Philippines was declared under community quarantine to control the spread of COVID-19, I was in my hometown — a small municipality in northern Luzon.
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FR. PATRICK J. McMAHON was born at Woodford, County Galway, Ireland in 1921. He died in a Manila hospital on June 1, 1962. Father P.J., as he was called, came to Dalgan seminary in 1941 after studying at St. Joseph’s College, Ballinasloe.
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May 24, 2020 marks the 5th anniversary of the release of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home.
When the entire island of Luzon in the Philippines was declared under community quarantine to control the spread of COVID-19, I was in my hometown — a small municipality in northern Luzon.
Holy week is always an important part my life because it is when I am most reminded of the passion and death of our Lord, Jesus Christ. It is a significant event in the Philippines, where the population is predominantly Catholic. However, even in Pakistan’s small Christian community, the Holy week is also a highlight in their lives.
One of the initial challenges I encountered was learning their national language, Urdu, which I found difficult because of the many rules to follow. As a student, I have to keep in mind the correct usage of male and female nouns and to learn how to pronounce words with nasal sounds.
Praying, fasting and almsgiving: three words that gave me meaningful and substantial insights in my missionary journey here in Khipro, Pakistan. These have always been the three pillars of Lent.
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