The Road to Emmaus

Sr. Anie Montejo arrived in Brazil for the first time in mid-April.  In the following article she shares some of her reflections as she adapts to her new mission.
The Road to Emmaus
Scripture points to the significance of the road as a symbol of journey in Jesus’ life.  It was on the road that Jesus taught, [...]

P-noy Ako! (I am Filipino!)

OLM’s and OLM Associates and friends gathered together on June 30 to watch on television the inauguration of the 15th President of the Philippines, President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III. 
 Quirino Grand Stand was a sea of yellow, the colour of Noynoy and his mother, Cory, for this historic event.  People from all walks of life from [...]

Scarboro Missions Magazine “Special Issue”

Each year Scarboro Missions has generously dedicated one issue of their magazine to Our Lady’s Missionaries.  This year’s “Special Issue” is out! 
Our Lady’s Missionaries is grateful to Scarboro Missions for their generosity, and to Kathy Gillis, editor of the magazine, for all her hard work.
To see past issues of the Scarboro Magazine, click here:   http://ourladysmissionaries.com/?page_id=627
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OLM Associate Weds in the Philippines

The morning of April 17th Sr. Mary and I hopped on a jeepney (public transit) to go to St. Peter’s Church in Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro.  We were heading for the wedding of Nimfa Codilan, an OLM associate, and Elpedio “Dodo” Tinoy. 
In his homily, Fr. Boy Ibana declared that for Nimfa and Dodo, living life fully begins today.  He [...]

Sr. Anie Montejo in Brazil

My First Impressions
My first two weeks in Fortaleza , Brazil have left me with many experiences and impressions.  I was particularly struck by my first Mass.  During the “Glory to God,” people waved their hands as they sang joyfully, a sign of a personal relationship with God.  After the Gospel was read, people clapped their [...]