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Lent 2021: A Journey of Hope February 26th, 2021
Reflect, Repent & Renew. Together
Lent is a time of preparation for Easter and the celebration of the Paschal Mystery. During this time of fasting and renewal, we will embark upon a journey of ecological conversion through reflection, repentance, and renewal. Together.
By committing to concrete changes through fasting and lifestyle changes, we will live more in solidarity with our Earth and each other and inspire our sisters and brothers to join this conversion process.
Visit the Global Catholic Climate’s website to join #LaudatoSiLent and for ways to download resources.
Project Grace: A Concrete Response to the Pandemic February 17th, 2021
From a very small start, Oblates at Our Lady of Grace Parish in Manila, Philippines have grown a hands-on ministry that is making an impact on the rise of hunger among the poor during the pandemic. It’s called, “Project Grace” and this engaging 12-minute video which has been seen around the world documents this important work being done by the Oblates.
Oblate Presence and Solidarity with Native Americans in Minnesota Pipeline Controversy January 27th, 2021
“According to the owner, Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership, the purpose of the Line 3 Pipeline Replacement Project is to replace the Minnesota portion of the existing Line 3 pipeline (built in the 1960s) to: 1) address known integrity risks, 2) reduce apportionment due to decreased transport capacity related to integrity issues, and 3) restore flexibility to the Enbridge Mainline System for more efficient operation. The new Line 3 pipeline would have an annual average capacity of 760,000 barrels per day and would serve the same markets and transport the same products as the existing Line 3 pipeline.
Operationally, the new Line 3 pipeline would continue to transport crude from Canada to the Enbridge terminal facility in Clearbrook for subsequent delivery to Minnesota refineries via interconnected pipeline facilities operated by Minnesota Pipeline Company, and would deliver crude oil to the Superior Wisconsin terminal for subsequent delivery on the Enbridge Mainline System to refineries in the Midwest, Eastern Canada, and the Gulf Coast.”
Visit OMIUSA.org to read the full story.
OMI Webinar No 3: “Emerging from the COVID-19 Pandemic: Guidance from Laudato Si” January 21st, 2021
Input talk by – Joe Gunn – Executive Director Centre Oblat – A Voice for Justice
With a video presentation about “Project GRACE” at the Oblate parish of Our Lady of Grace in the Philippines.
Registration link: bit.ly/3hn0aPm
Date and Time – January 23, 2021
10:30 AM – EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST)
7:30 AM – PACIFIC STANDARD TIME (PST)
4:30 PM – CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME (CEST)
9:00 PM – INDIA / SRI LANKA
11:30 PM – THE PHILIPPINES
OMI JPIC – Most Viewed Stories in 2020 January 19th, 2021
Want to know which stories received the most attention on OMI JPIC’s website and Facebook page in 2020? Click the link for the list and happy reading!
http://omiusajpic.org/2020-most-viewed-stories/(opens in a new tab)
