UCA News Podcast

The Eucharist is the miracle in which Christ takes "the work of human hands" and presents it to the Father as himself. Our own little bit, our own willingness to search out what we can do, becomes part of that. God is looking for the Andrew in each of us. 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 new...

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. Bangladesh dismisses controversial civil service quota system after deadly violence, prompting the government to enforce nationwide curfew, deploy military and internet blackout. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited...

The Lord tells the apostles and us to pack up the picnic basket, get in the boat and get away from it all. Our bodies, minds and souls all need an occasional break. Sometimes, to find prayer and God's love, all I need do is not do. 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 Churc...

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. At least nine students were killed, and hundreds injured in escalating violence in Bangladesh amid protests for reforms in the government job recruitment policy. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by Anosh Malekar...

It is hard to believe that God is relying upon me, when I thought I was supposed to rely upon God. But, that's the case. God needs me, needs us, to bring the Good News to a world waiting unawares for it. So, Jesus tells us to wear our shoes, ready to go forth and ready to be ready. About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong...

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. The Vatican has approved sainthood process for first Korean Cardinal Stephen Kim Sou-hwan, known for his love for the poor, efforts for lay participation in the Church, and support for democracy. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronal...

God does not force us to accept love. In today's Gospel, we hear that Jesus could not perform miracles because people would not believe in him. They were not willing to accept the love God offered them because it came in a form they did not expect. 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 an...

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. Monsoon flooding hit parts of South and Southeast Asian nations affecting millions of people. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by John Laurenson, background score by Andre Louis and p...

In many cases, Christian formation consists of providing answers to questions that no one has asked. So instead of becoming an encounter with Christ it becomes a source of irrelevant information. But the world is looking for something else; it is looking for answers to the questions that disturb and motivate people today. Father William Grimm  shares some thoughts on this. Produced by Binu Alex  A...

The world as God wills it and the world as we experience it are both real. To accept only one while ignoring the other is not realistic. 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....

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. The deadly civil war in Myanmar continues to worsen as two monks were shot and killed allegedly by the military in three days. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by John Laurenson, back...

The night prayer of the Church recognizes the connection between sleep and death. Our night prayers are meant to be a preparation both for dropping off to sleep and for death, when we will have to let go of everything. 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, vi...

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. The pro-Hindu party ruled Rajasthan state to become the 12th Indian state to enact a draconian law to criminalize religious conversions. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by John Laure...

'Your mustard seed is what the Reign of God is about. Your little faith, your little effort is enough. Give your little bit and stand by amazed as you see what God will do with it. Your mustard seed will flourish.' 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...

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. Myanmar’s embattled military junta is resorting to indiscriminate bombings and brutal atrocities to hold back advancing rebel forces. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by John Laurenso...

If we do not admit our wretchedness, we will not open ourselves to allowing God to embrace us, forgive us, and welcome us into what St. Paul calls "a dwelling provided for us by God, a dwelling in the heavens, not made by hands, but to last forever." 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...

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. India’s Hindu-theocratic Bharatiya Janta Party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi secured a third-consecutive victory in the national election but failed to gain an absolute majority. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edit...

On this feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, we once again say "Amen" to being Christ for the world, confident that his real presence with us will help us act as we truly are, his ongoing real presence for the world. 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, vi...

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. A powerful cyclone hit Bangladesh and India, leaving dozens of people dead, scores injured and a trail of mass destruction days after a deadly landslide killed scores in Papua New Guinea. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozari...

Trinity Sunday reminds us that God can "get into our pocket" and become knowable and lovable not because of what I do, but because God chooses to be known and loved, chooses to be in my pocket. 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...

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. Taiwan held the inauguration of its pro-democracy president William Lai Ching-te in presence of dignitaries including Vatican envoy Archbishop Charles Brown. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by Anosh Malekar, pr...

The Church exists not to be a club of the saved, but to be the herald of the Gospel. Our first concern must always be with those who are outside, for the men and women who have not yet come to know Christ.  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.ucan...

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. Killing of civilians by communist insurgents and rights abuses during anti-insurgency operations in the Negros island have triggered concerns. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited by Anosh Malekar, presented by John...

There are people suffering the effects of illness, poverty and injustice. There are people who are ignorant of God's love for them. Evangelization, the fulfilment of our Christian vocation, means finding practical ways to answer those needs. 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...

Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. Tribal people in Manipur state of northeast India marked the first anniversary of the deadly ethnic violence with a daylong shutdown to remember the victims and call for justice. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ronald Rozario, edited...