Podcast Episodes

UCA News Weekly Summary, August 18, 2023

Episode 848

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

Mobs of Muslims attacked some 21 churches and dozens of Christian homes after two Christians were accused of committing…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Observations: Special Military Operation and Peace

Episode 847

The war in Ukraine gives new urgency to the problem of peacemaking. What must those opposed to violence do in the face of violent injustice? Does pacifism mean allowing injustice to succeed or does t…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Homilies: Nineteenth Sunday of the Year (A) Aug. 13, 2023

Episode 844

The Lord is willing to support us in doing the impossible. What we need is enough faith to enable us to step out of the security of the boat we call everyday "sensible" life.

About the Speaker: Fathe…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

UCA News Weekly Summary, August 11, 2023

Episode 845

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

Vietnam’s President Vo Van Thuong met with the country’s Catholic bishops to strengthen ties between the state and the…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Homilies: Transfiguration Aug. 6, 2023

Episode 842

August 6 shines a bright light on our possibilities both as a human race and as individuals. As individuals, nations and a world, we must choose the path of glory lest we go down the path of destruct…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

UCA News Weekly Summary, August 4, 2023

Episode 843

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

Catholics in Vietnam hope for more religious freedom after the communist-ruled nation signed a deal allowing the Vatic…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Homilies: Seventeenth Sunday of the year (A) Jul. 30, 2023

Episode 840

How can I become like some learned scribe who can speak with confident knowledge of the Reign of God?

About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asi…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

UCA News Weekly Summary, July 28, 2023

Episode 841

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

Young Asian Catholics head to the Portuguese capital Lisbon to attend the World Youth Day to be held from August 2-6. …

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Homilies: Sixteen Sunday of the year (A) Jul. 23, 2023

Episode 838

In our prayer, God makes the seemingly impossible happen. The seed of good flourishes, the world is leavened. All we need do is pray. But how?

About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

UCA News Weekly Summary, July 21, 2023

Episode 839

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

The Vatican reiterates its stand to continue “dialogue” with China as Pope Francis recognized Bishop Joseph Shen Bin o…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago