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By: Binu Alex, UCA News, Fr. Michael Kelly, Grithanai Napasrapiwong, John Laurenson, Father William Grimm

Listen to interviews, commentaries, news summaries and analysis on social, political and religious developments that relate or are of interest to the Church in Asia. Enrich yourself with Sunday homilies and daily Gospel reflections. To donate go to www.ucanews.com/donate

Homilies: Holy Thursday Mar. 28, 2024
#918
Yesterday at 8:30 AM

Our sharing Eucharist is a service -- a service to the world. We can wash its feet, and we can bring it with us as we share union with Christ. It's all one and the same.

About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia.

For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com

 

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Homilies: Palm or Passion Sunday (B) Mar. 24, 2024
#916
Last Saturday at 8:30 AM

We mark this Holy Week with solemn joy. Death is real. But this week we know that love is even more real.

About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia.

For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com

 

For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com

To contribute please visit www.ucanews.com/donate

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UCA News Weekly Summary, March 22, 2024
#917
Last Friday at 10:30 AM

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.

In conflict-torn Myanmar, political fighting crossed religious lines when a Christian pastor was shot dead by three unknown attackers in Kachin state this week. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.

Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by John Laurenson, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com

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Homilies: Fifth Sunday of Lent (B) Mar. 17, 2024
#914
03/16/2024

John "lets the beans out of the bag" by telling us that Jesus is actually talking about the way he will die, lifted up from the earth on a cross. Do I really want to be drawn to him there?

About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia.

For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com

 

 

For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com


UCA News Weekly Summary, March 15, 2024
#915
03/15/2024

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.

International experts and organizations have expressed concerns over freedom of religion in Hong Kong after the authorities introduced a new security law stipulating tough penalties. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.

Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by John Laurenson, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com

For news in and about the...


Homilies: Fourth Sunday of Lent (B) Mar. 10, 2024
#912
03/09/2024

Lent is the season when we prepare to renew our baptismal commitment in solidarity with those being baptized at Easter. It is a time of preparation to re-dedicate ourselves to proclaiming to the world the good news that God indeed loves us now, here, as we really are.

About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia.

For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com

 

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UCA News Weekly Summary, March 8, 2024
#913
03/08/2024

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.

Indian nuns and priests join women activists to demand end of crimes against women and ensure their rights and empowerment ahead of the national election in May. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.

Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by John Laurenson, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com

For news in and...


Homilies: Third Sunday of Lent (B) Mar. 3, 2024
#910
03/02/2024

Mid-way to our celebration of the Cross and Easter, we reflect on how we are like the animals, tables and vendors in the temple, interfering with others' finding the Lord. As individuals and as a community, we must repent. But, we are called to more than guilt feelings.

About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia.

For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com

 

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UCA News Weekly Summary, March 1, 2024
#911
03/01/2024

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes.

A Filipino Catholic laywoman who quit her job to become a full-time volunteer catechist is slated for sainthood. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. 

Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by John Laurenson, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com

For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com


Homilies: Second Sunday of Lent (B) Feb. 25, 2024
#908
02/24/2024

Today's Gospel is a Lenten reminder that the gift of being a beloved child of God that I received in Baptism leads to my own transfiguration. I walk the way of the Cross in this world, but it is a way that leads to incomparable glory.

About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia.

For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com

 

For news in and about the Church in Asia, vis...