Fr. Stephen, MSC

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Mylene is only 29 years old but she already went through three surgical operations. First, for a kidney transplant when she was only 24. Second, to remove a lump in her breast. And just recently, to replace her damaged hip. At first she was very bitter and even blamed God. But now she feels bubbly and, as a nurse in a British hospital, makes it a point to bring hope and inspiration to her patients. What changed her outlook? What is her source of strength? How can wounding be a source of blessing? Why does she think that through her sickness God has given her a mission? Download this podcast to listen to Mylene’s story and allow her to bring hope and inspiration into your life today.

His name is Lawrence Stephens. He is one of the only two lay persons (read: non-ordained) in the world who have been appointed as General Secretary of a Bishops’ Conference. I interviewed Lawrence about his experiences as General Secretary of the Bishops’ Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands. We also talked about the special role of the laity in the church. In the Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity, Pope Paul VI , proclaimed that the acitivity of the laity “is so necessary within the Church communities that without it the apostolate of the priests is often unable to achieve its full effectiveness”. In this episode you will also hear an alternative Christian song entitled “Proclaim”.

This is a Father’s Day special edition podcast, in recognition of the extraordinary roles fathers play in our lives, in our families and in our societies. I conversed with 4 friends from various parts of the world. Mylene (United Kingdom) talks about how her father gave her strength during the weakest moments in her life. Suzette (Philippines) shares how her dad helped her pass the board exams. Fr. Raymond (France) reflects on the Father’s desire to establish an intimate heart to heart relationship with us. And Weng (United Kingdom), who lost his papa in 1997, has an inspiring message for children whose fathers have already passed away. Download this podcast to listen to their stories and reflections.

In this podcast you will meet Mark, a Belgian missionary of the Sacred Heart who did pastoral work with street children for 21 months in Fiji. He will share with us the pains and gains of living in another country, and the unsurpassable joy of being able to share God’s love with impoverished children. I will introduce a new section of my podcast called SpiritFresh 360 – reflections and insights to refresh and nourish your soul. You will also get to hear a song entitled “Our Song of Love”.