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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

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Observations by UCANews

April 10, 2020 13:40 - 11 minutes - 17.8 MB

This week, Pope Francis made a few significant observations. He said, "We have to learn to live in a Church that exists in the tension between harmony and disorder provoked by the Holy Spirit. If you ask me which book of theology can best help you understand this, it would be the Acts of the Apostles. There you will see how the Holy Spirit de-institutionalizes what is no longer of use and institutionalizes the future of the Church. That is the Church that needs to come out of the crisis. Pop...

Friday Sermons: Good Friday for April 10, 2020

April 09, 2020 05:30 - 4 minutes - 4.62 MB

Good Friday is also a day of commitment to be a sign of God's love.  About the Author: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 years’ experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia. In that time he has come to deepen his understanding of the distinctiveness of the message and person of Jesus Christ even in circumstances and among people that Jesus could never have known or imagined.

Homilies: Good Friday for April 10, 2020

April 09, 2020 05:30 - 4 minutes - 4.62 MB

Good Friday is also a day of commitment to be a sign of God's love.  About the Author: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 years’ experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia. In that time he has come to deepen his understanding of the distinctiveness of the message and person of Jesus Christ even in circumstances and among people that Jesus could never have known or imagined.

Holy Week Sermons: Holy Thursday for April 8, 2020

April 08, 2020 09:49 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MB

Holy Thursday when 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. Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 years’ experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia. In that time he has come to deepen his understanding of the distinctiveness of the message and person of Jesus Christ even in circumstances and among people that Jesus could never ...

Homilies: Holy Thursday for April 8, 2020

April 08, 2020 09:49 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MB

Holy Thursday when 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. Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 years’ experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia. In that time he has come to deepen his understanding of the distinctiveness of the message and person of Jesus Christ even in circumstances and among people that Jesus could never have know...

UCA News Summary of the Week March 30 to April 3

April 06, 2020 09:21 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MB

Listen to news from around the Asia in a capsule under 10 minutes. You have everything that you need to know right here. Producer: Binu Alex  Presenter: Vincent D'souza  Background Music: Spinning Merkaba

Homilies: Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020

April 06, 2020 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.6 MB

Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 years’ experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia. In that time he has come to deepen his understanding of the distinctiveness of the message and person of Jesus Christ even in circumstances and among people that Jesus could never have known or imagined.

Sunday Sermons: Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020

April 06, 2020 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.6 MB

Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 years’ experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia. In that time he has come to deepen his understanding of the distinctiveness of the message and person of Jesus Christ even in circumstances and among people that Jesus could never have known or imagined.

Interview: Rev. Dr. Valson Thampu on the role of Media

April 06, 2020 05:25 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MB

Rev. Dr. Valson Thampu, served on the faculty of St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, for thirty years (1973-2003) before becoming its 12th principal (2007-2016). He served two terms as a member of the Delhi Minorities Commission. He contributes to the national print media on diverse current affairs issues.

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