Redemptorist Friendship Circle

Join us on the podcast as we chat with a talented ‘diva’ who found his calling with the Redemptorists in the 80s after initially being rejected. Based in the Ipoh community within the Vice Province of Singapore and Malaysia, he shares fascinating stories about the Redemptorists' presence in Malaysia, fundraising efforts through cassette recordings, and the unique Church by the River in Dalat Sarawak. Stay tuned for a special surprise at the end of the episode! Share your thoughts and comments with us, and don't forget to subscribe. Let us know what topics you'd like to hear next! For further information, please refer to the resources provided: Email: omphip@gmail.com email: secretariartcssr@novenachurch.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/novena-church1/message

Our special guest, Br Antony Charles, C.Ss.R., is the newly professed member of the Redemptorist community in Singapore and Malaysia! Join us as we dive into the fascinating topics of Redemptorist commitments, differences between professed and ordained, and more. Be inspired! Be informed! Subscribe now and be part of the conversation. Share your questions and comments with us! For further information, please refer to the resources provided: Email: vocationdirectorcssr@novenachurch.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/novena-church1/message

Our special guest today, Fr. Glenn de Cruz, C.Ss.R., is passionate about the environment and how it intertwines with our Christian faith. Reflect as we debunk the myths and facts surrounding the environment, the faith, the church, the encyclical letter Laudato Si', and the apostolic exhortation Laudate Deum. Is it too late or is there still time to get our act together? Can we still do our part for our common HOME? Share your thoughts in the comments below. Subscribe to our podcast for more inspiring conversations and discussions. For further information, please refer to the resources provided: 1. ENCYCLICAL LETTER LAUDATO SI’ OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME - https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20150524_enciclica-laudato-si.html 2. APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION LAUDATE DEUM OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS TO ALL PEOPLE OF GOOD WILL ON THE CLIMATE CRISIS - https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/20231004-laudate-deum.html 3. Gospel of Creation by Fr. Glenn de Cruz, C.Ss.R. - https://youtu.be/oP5062DICYg?si=E-Acpn7yjo2774XT 4. Ask the Beasts: Darwin and the God of Love https://g.co/kgs/V6xN7ic 5. COP28 - https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/conferences/un-climate-change-conference-united-arab-emirates-nov/dec-2023/about-cop-28 6. Gates, B (2021). How to Avoid a Climate Disaster. Alfred a Knopf Inc (US) 7. The Letter: A Message for our Earth - https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjq6DwYksrzzjrNYm1cqbAazCAcUXElB7 8. Saving My Tomorrow - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Cro9BktF7_0 9. ‘A Journey with Jesus, His Redemption for us’ Lenten Novena Devotion preaching is available on YouTube live 10am (English) and 2.00pm (Mandarin) and on most major podcast platforms. Subscribe via: https://linktr.ee/novenachurch English - https://open.spotify.com/show/207tTIVS0ukn1me8TZOgXO?si=x82uQpUTSoSj8D1nqLHIYg Mandarin - https://open.spotify.com/show/69s6oPawopdBkn9i8zTm97?si=F2Q8SFHfReW1UdO0EymoEg Sunday Homily - https://open.spotify.com/show/17oNGkrdSq0mRECB1DaunX?si=KWrvftVHTmCt4XPHwcL5x Redemptorist Friendship Circle - https://open.spotify.com/show/3WrEc5gmmAiBZFWaZVjb9I?si=YpnkZBW5QWGsygp2p3kOEQ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/novena-church1/message

Join us in conversation. Comment or Ask us any burning theological topics you may have. The Redemptorist Friendship Circle is a podcast series where we aim to share insights about the Redemptorists, our Charism, History, Mission as well as questions you may have. Subscribe and tune in to our first episode, coming March, in conversation with a Redemptorist who once took care of animals. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/novena-church1/message

Catch us soon on this podcast known as The Redemptorist Friendship Circle. Watch out for the logo! Join us in a discussion on Redemptorist spirituality and mission, theology, current affairs, and topics of interest. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/novena-church1/message