The Missions Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova Easter 2015 Of The Augustinian Friars Dear Friends of the Augustinian Missions, May the peace and joy of our risen Lord be with you and your family! Saint Augustine, reflecting on this Easter season, which reminds us of the new life offered to us by the One who has overcome sin and death, urges us to praise God for this great gift. He adds, "But see that your praise comes from your whole being; in other words, see that you praise God not with your lips and voices alone, but with your minds, your lives and all your actions" (Discourse on Psalm 148). This new life in Christ is experienced in many ways. On December 29, 2014, Father Moe Mahoney, O.S.A., who had spent 52 years as a missionary in Japan, entered into the fullness of that life. His belief in the resurrection is symbolized on the front of the prayer card for the 50 th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood, which appears on this page. New life is also celebrated in our missions. Our newest vocation in Japan is discerning his call to be an Augustinian with the pre-novitiate community in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. In Peru, the latest group of Augustinian Volunteers began their year of service in Chulucanas in January. Read about these young people and how they are praising God with their lives in this newsletter. Other stories tell about new leadership in the Order of Saint Augustine in Latin America coming from the Vicariate of Chulucanas, and the celebration of faith fostered by the Augustinians in the city of Pacasmayo. Thanks to Father John Lydon, O.S.A., for the information for these articles. The Augustinians are grateful to you, our friends and supporters, for your praise of God through your prayers and generosity on behalf of our missions. The faith and new life that flourishes through the ministry of the Augustinians in Japan and Peru would not be possible without your support. May I ask that your praise to God this Easter season include a gift to the Augustinian Missions. Donations may be made online at www1.augustinian.org/augustinian-fund . May you have a blessed Easter season! In the risen Christ and Augustine, Father Francis J. Horn, O.S.A.
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The Missions
Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova Easter 2015
Of The Augustinian Friars
Dear Friends of the Augustinian Missions,
May the peace and joy of our risen Lord be with you and your family! Saint Augustine, reflecting on this Easter
season, which reminds us of the new life offered to us by the One who has overcome sin and death, urges us to praise
God for this great gift. He adds, "But see that your praise comes from your whole being; in other words, see that you
praise God not with your lips and voices alone, but with your minds, your lives and all your actions" (Discourse on
Psalm 148).
This new life in Christ is experienced in many ways. On December 29, 2014, Father Moe Mahoney, O.S.A., who had
spent 52 years as a missionary in Japan, entered into the fullness of that life. His belief in the resurrection is
symbolized on the front of the prayer card for the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood, which appears
on this page.
New life is also celebrated in our missions. Our newest vocation in Japan is discerning his call to be an Augustinian
with the pre-novitiate community in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. In Peru, the latest group of Augustinian Volunteers
began their year of service in Chulucanas in January. Read about these young people and how they are praising God
with their lives in this newsletter.
Other stories tell about new leadership in the Order of Saint Augustine in Latin America coming from the Vicariate of
Chulucanas, and the celebration of faith fostered by the Augustinians in the city of Pacasmayo. Thanks to Father John
Lydon, O.S.A., for the information for these articles.
The Augustinians are grateful to you, our friends and supporters,
for your praise of God through your prayers and generosity on
behalf of our missions. The faith and new life that flourishes
through the ministry of the Augustinians in Japan and Peru
would not be possible without your support. May I ask that your
praise to God this Easter season include a gift to the Augustinian