Episodes

  • Homilies: Twenty-Second Sunday of the Year (C) Aug. 31, 2025
    Aug 30 2025

    We tend to think that reflection upon the Word of God, upon the Work of God, is something solemn, serious, and private. But, sometimes, we should be ready to hear the Word in the hustle and bustle of our lives, in the symposium of eating, drinking and gabbing that is our daily life.

    About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia.

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    6 mins
  • UCA News Weekly Summary, August 29, 2025
    Aug 29 2025

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

    Timor-Leste’s national parliament’s approval to purchase 65 new cars for parliamentarians has been slammed by critics. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.

    Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com

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    11 mins
  • Homilies: Twenty-First Sunday of the Year (C) Aug. 24, 2025
    Aug 23 2025

    Salvation is the state of being fully what God intends one to be. What God intends is loving communion with each of us and for us to live in communion with one another. So, whatever I do that helps my brothers and sisters know God's love and share it is an aid to their salvation.

    About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia.

    For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com

    For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com

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    6 mins
  • UCA News Weekly Summary, August 22, 2025
    Aug 22 2025

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

    Church officials in southern India denounce pro-Hindu politician’s attempt to portray the man’s complaint as a bid to discredit the temple and Hindus. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.

    Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com

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    11 mins
  • Homilies: Twentieth Sunday of the Year (C) Aug. 17, 2025
    Aug 16 2025

    God seems to give what we do not want, and then expects us to call 'Good News.' Do you know the answer to the question: How do you train a mule? First, you take a large plank, and hit the animal over the head to get its attention.

    About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia.

    For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com

    For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com

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    7 mins
  • UCA News Weekly Summary, August 15, 2025
    Aug 15 2025

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

    A leading Asia-based rights group has condemned the ongoing violence in the Philippines against rights defenders after two activists were gunned down. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.

    Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com

    For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com

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    12 mins
  • Homilies: Nineteenth Sunday of the Year (C) Aug. 10, 2025
    Aug 9 2025

    Today's Gospel reminds us that regardless of whatever else we may do in the interim, we are waiting. The servants may have a dance party while awaiting the master's return, but they still keep an eye out for that return. So, where is he?

    About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodia.

    For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com

    For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com

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    7 mins
  • UCA News Weekly Summary, August 8, 2025
    Aug 8 2025

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

    International aid agencies have sought extra funds to help displaced people, especially children, forced from their homes by the Thai-Cambodian conflict. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia.

    Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Fabian Antony, text edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by Joe Mathews, background score by Andre Louis and produced by Binu Alex for ucanews.com

    For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com

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    12 mins