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Herald Malaysia
21-05-2025
- General
- Herald Malaysia
South Korean Catholic convert finds strength in Legion of Mary
Even at 94, Helena Heo Yung-ja continues her life of witness and prayer with a smile May 21, 2025 Heo Yong-ja, the 94-year-old head of the Legion of the Central Episcopal Parish of Jeonju Diocese. (Photo: SEOUL: For 94-year-old Helena Heo Yung-ja, her time at the Legion of Mary has been an inseparable part of her daily life and a testament to her faith. 'I always say, 'now is heaven,' because I live with God, Jesus, and Mary in my heart,' says Heo, who converted to Catholicism in 1957 at the age of 26. 'When I think about that, it makes me humble and careful, and I try to live a life that is pleasing to them,' adds Heo. But her association with the Legion of Mary is as old as her faith. She has been a member of the Legion of Mary Hope of Sinners Presidium for 68 years. A regular at presidium meetings A regular face at presidium meetings, Heo has only missed a few of them following a hospitalization due to leg surgery. Heo says she would hurry home after visiting her children, who were staying in other parts of South Korea, to ensure she did not miss the Legion meetings. 'We are the Legionaries of Mary, so how can we miss the [Legion] meetings?' Heo says when asked about the enthusiasm and dedication she exhibits for the Legion. As a result of her consistent dedication, Bishop Sun Tae Kim of Jeonju awarded Heo a certificate of appreciation as part of the 70th anniversary celebration of the introduction of the Legion of Mary in the diocese on May 17. However, her dedication was also acknowledged by her appointment as the presidium director at the Cathedral Church, a position that Heo says she initially declined. 'At the age of 94, I was asked to preside over the Legion, and although I refused, I accepted when they asked me to preside at the beginning of the meeting,' says Heo. The presidium in Jeonju started in 1955, about two years after Columban Father Harold Henry introduced the Legion of Mary to South Korea at Kwangju's Kyong-dong and Sanjong-dong parishes in 1953. Frank Duff, a layperson and civil servant, founded the Legion of Mary in Dublin, Ireland, in 1921. The Marian movement, an international association of lay members of the Catholic Church, now has more than 10 million members across 170 countries. The Legion aims to glorify God through the holiness of its members, through prayer and active cooperation in the Church's work. Daily Mass and Rosary recitations For Heo, another activity that bolstered her faith life was attending daily Mass at the church. She says that she used to attend Holy Mass daily since her baptism, but had to discontinue a few months back due to health concerns. A regular at the church, Heo even has a seat that is reserved for her. Heo says she loves to recite the Rosary as a small contribution to Mother Mary, whom she believes prays tirelessly for the world and remembers each individual. She says she does not have a favorite Rosary, pointing out that 'they are all the same, a tool to pray to the Holy Mother.' She claims that she used to recite up to 100 decades, equivalent to twenty cycles of the complete Rosary, in a day. However, due to her advancing age, she has reduced the numbers to 70 decades a day. More than 60 converts to Catholicism For Heo, her faith and steadfastness also led more than 60 people to the Catholic faith, for which she received the Legion of Mary Award for Mission Excellence in 2014. But Heo recalls that bringing her husband to the Catholic faith was the most challenging ordeal she faced. 'I had a hard time because of my husband, but I left it all to Mary,' says Heo. Heo recalls how her husband would come home from time to time and ask for a divorce, which was painful for her. She often prayed in tears in front of the statue of Our Lady in the cathedral, seeking divine help in mending the relationship with her husband. The Pieta, which depicts Mother Mary holding the body of Jesus, reminded her that the suffering she faced was nothing compared to Mary's, she says. 'Whenever he came home, I would treat him with all my heart, and he eventually relented and was baptized and confirmed at the age of 80,' says Heo. Heo says her husband's conversion happened with the help of her children, the parish priest, and nuns. She said she is happy that her husband received the Sacrament of the Sick before he died peacefully. At 94, Heo continues her life of witness and prayer, with a smile for
Irish Independent
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Around the Districts: Donard, Dunlavin, Hollywood, Kiltegan, Knockananna and Stratford-on-Slaney
Donard I.C.A. The monthly meeting of Donard I.C.A. will take place on Wednesday 21st May in Donard Community Hall at 7.30pm. New members are always welcome. Bluegrass BBQ and Festival There are still some tickets available for the Bluegrass BBQ and Festival on 31st May from Toomey's Bar, John O'Keeffee's Shop and online through Eventbrite. Sympathy The community would like to express sympathy to the Kearney Family, formerly of Knockanarrigan, on the death of their father Tom. Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam. DUNLAVIN Arts Festival event At War with Mercy, written by Leonard Cohen, Angela Keogh and John MacKenna Join us for an unforgettable evening at St Nicholas Church of Ireland for the Dunlavin Arts Festival Concert, featuring the incredible performance of At War with Mercy. Featuring three musicians, Shane Sullivan (gtr/vocals); Katie Jacques (vocals) and Dave Day (percussion) and two actors, Angela Keogh and John MacKenna. Saturday June 21st at 7.30pm. St Nicholas Church, Dunlavin. Get ready to be swept away by their captivating music and powerful lyrics. This in-person event promises to be a night to remember, filled with soul-stirring melodies and a fantastic atmosphere. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to experience live music at its best! Tickets cost €10.00. Enquiries to 087 9693960 St Vincent de Paul Our local St Vincent de Paul are always in need of volunteers. If you feel you could help your local branch please get in touch. There has never been a more urgent need for volunteers, with the increase of hardship and loneliness in our community. Those who have volunteered have found this to be a challenging but rewarding work. Contact the parish office or 089 2702650 for more information or with any questions. If anybody is in need of support please do not hesitate to contact the local group - you can do so by leaving a note into the parish centre or contacting 089 2702650. Please be assured all contact is private and confidential. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more Bingo Volunteers Imaal Hall Bingo are looking for volunteers, Saturdays 8.30 to 11pm (even one Saturday a month). If you are able to give a few hours back to the community, please contact imaalhalldunlavin@ or the parish office. They are looking for volunteers who can assist the participants, call bingo numbers and sell books. Rosary at the Grotto Join us praying the Rosary every evening in May at 7.30pm. Most evenings we will be at the statue of Our Lady in the garden outside church, except before mass on Tuesdays and Saturdays, when we'll be joining the regularly Rosary prayers inside church. All are welcome Dunlavin Tidy Towns The application deadline for this year's Tidy Towns competition is fast approaching, and we're hopeful for another strong result in 2025. We're always on the lookout for new volunteers to lend a hand, or you can simply take pride in your own space and keep it clean. Dunlavin should look its best all year round, but especially in summer when the adjudicator visits. Last year, that visit coincided with the Arts Festival, so keep that timing in mind. We're not asking for major projects, just a bit of awareness. Please watch out for litter, and dog owners, we need you to pick up after your pets and bin it. This continues to be an issue. We regularly get messages asking for more bins, but evidence shows that more bins don't solve the problem and often make it worse. We all know the repeat offenders. It's not up to Dunlavin Tidy Towns or any community group to police dog waste. It's up to each of us to take responsibility. Culture Bus The culture bus will leave Dunlavin at 11am on May 24th to visit The Botanic Gardens and Glasnevin Cemetery. Return for Dunlavin at 6pm. Telephone 0879693960 to book a seat on the bus. Class Reunion A class reunion of students in St. Kevin's Community College in the years 1988/89 will take place in Germaine's, Baltinglass on June 7th. Anyone interested in going or helping organise it can contact Catherine McEnroe, on 087 2020795. Dunlavin GAA Please be advised that there are strictly NO dogs allowed in the GAA grounds at any time. We ask everyone using the facilities to please adhere to this policy as a lot of hard work goes into ensuring the grounds are kept clean, safe & hygenic for all to enjoy its use. Thank you. Arts Group A new arts group is being set up in West Wicklow-for musicians, visual artists, writers, performers and other art practitioners. The idea behind this is to bring artists in West Wicklow area together. If interested fill out the form on Adoration Adoration of the Blessèd Sacrament will take place in St Nicholas of Myra Church, on Thursday evenings from 8-9pm. All are welcome. Baltinglass Hospital Appeal The hospital would like donations of used Christmas, birthday, Easter ETC cards. The residents love to cut them up and create new cards to sell. Can be dropped or posted to the hospital. A great way to recycle effectively. The hospital wish to thank everyone for their support during the year and every good wish for 2025. Bingo Bingo has resumes in the Imaal Hall on Saturday at the new time of 8.45pm. Great prizes to be won, come along and support your local hall. Scoil Nioclais Naofa Bus Escorts are needed to travel with students to and from school. Candidates should have experience working with children who have additional needs. Applicants will need to be Garda vetted. Please apply to craddockstownschool@ Trip to Medjugorje There will be a trip to Medjugorje this year, leaving on September 10th for one week. Price €899. Contact Mary O'Sullivan at 087 6121951 for details. Pickle Ball Pickle Ball takes place every Tuesday in the Imaal Hall from 7pm to 9pm. Everyone welcome. €5 pay as you go. Great fun and great way to meet new friends. Dunlavin AFC Anyone interested in playing Under 18 soccer should contact Brian on 087-7778663. Players must be born between 2007 and 2008. First score winner last week was Liam Burke and Jimmy Birchall. Thanks to all who support. Line Dancing Line dancing takes place in the Imaal Hall every Wednesday 8-10pm, all welcome. Great way to meet new friends and keep fit. Social Dancing Social Dancing takes place in Donard Community Hall on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9-12pm. All welcome. Baby and Toddler Group Dunlavin Baby and Toddler Group meet in Seomra (Imaal Hall) on Wednesdays from 9:30am-12noon. Please come along for a play and a cuppa. All welcome Friendship Club Dunlavin Friendship Club meet every Friday at 3pm. All are welcome. Check if a neighbour needs a lift. HOLLYWOOD Music Generation Music Generation Wicklow and Music Under The Mountains are coming together to offer lessons on guitar, tin whistle, traditional flute, fiddle, accordion and concertina. Lessons will take place in the Hollywood centre on Saturday mornings 10am-1pm beginners and advanced levels welcome. age 8-17. Cost is €8 for 40-minute Lesson in small group for 25. total cost per year is €200 payable in two online instalments. Any queries contact musicgeneration@ Hollywood Bingo Bingo takes place in the Hollywood Centre every Thursday night at 8pm with two jackpots to be won with one jackpot of €6,000 and second €5,000. Hollywood Pre-School Hollywood Pre-School are in the Hollywood Centre every morning from 9.00 until 12.30 for further information contact Barbara on 083 3376499. Friendship Club We Meet every Wednesday from 2.15 to 4.15pm in the Hollywood Centre. New members most welcome. Contact Marie Tutty on 085 1072356 or 045 864289 Hillbillies Football Football is on every Monday night in the Hollywood Centre from 8.15pm to 9.15pm. For further information contact Paul Clarke on 083 1522272. Hollywood Bowls The Club bowl every Tuesday nights in The Hollywood Centre between 8-10pm. New Members are always welcome, so come along and see what it is all about. Sinead O'Brien Dance School Dance Classes are on every Friday with a new timetable 3-6yrs 4.00-5.00pm, 7-10yrs 5.00-6.00pm, and new class 11yrs up 6.00-7.00pm contact Sinead for Details on 087 2924559. Badminton Adult Badminton takes place every Wednesday night from 8.00-10.00pm in the Hollywood Centre. For further details contact Deirdre Keogh on 087 6193509. GAA Club Lotto Hollywood GAA Club Lotto draw results for 30th April. The numbers drawn were 16, 17, 18 & 19. There was no winner of the jackpot. The €20 seller's prizes went to Mag Coyne 17, The 4 x €50 went to Doireann Deay online 124, Colette Walsh online 332, Fiona Flood 536, Richard Burke 221. We also had 2 pairs Punchestown Festival tickets for our sellers. pairs of tickets won by Mary Clarke and Myles Burke. The next draw for a jackpot of €9,400 will be held on 14th May at the Hollywood GAA club house. Tickets can be bought online at and from the usual local outlets. Thanks for your continued support and good luck. Centre/notes To book the Hollywood Centre, or place a notice in the district section of the Wicklow People please contact the Centre on 045 864979 or Email: info@ All notes MUST be in the Hollywood Centre before 11am on Friday for the following week. KILTEGAN Connect to the Season On this coming Saturday, May 24, St. Patrick's Missionary Society, Highpark (W91 Y022) will host an event as part of National Biodiversity Week - 'Connect to the Season'–A Botanical Walk with Foraging, Folklore & Forest Bathing, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Booking is essential by emailing eao@ Pop-up Pantry The Pop-up Pantry and Food Market is back at the Village Pantry, Rathdangan on Sunday May 25 at O'Toole Memorial Hall (W91 F897) from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Come along and avail of the best and freshest of food stalls including cakes by Daisy Cottage Farm, bread by Grá Aránn, Hollywood Cheese, Graney Goodies and Wicklow Honey. Live music will be performed by Letters from Leroy and Emma Murphy (along with any other artists who drop by) from 11.30 a.m. Not to be missed. KNOCKANANNA Car Boot Sale The next Knockananna Car boot is on Saturday 31st May with the hall open from 8am to 1pm. It is €10 to pitch and tables are provided. Thanks to all for the great support last month. STRATFORD-ON-SLANEY Table Quiz Stratford Grangecon GAA Club will hold a Family Fun Table Quiz on Friday, May 23 at 7 p.m. in the Clubhouse. €50 per table (2 adults, 2/3 children). There will be a raffle on the night.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Joe Rogan says he finds Jesus' resurrection more plausible than Big Bang theory
Top podcaster Joe Rogan said Christianity's explanation of the origin of the universe and the resurrection made more sense than the "Big Bang" theory, on the May 7 episode of the "Joe Rogan Experience." "Wouldn't it be crazy if there wasn't something at one time?" Rogan asked podcast host and content creator Cody Tucker. "That seems even crazier than if there has always been couldn't be nothing and then all of a sudden, everything." Rogan paraphrased a quote from the late ethnobotanist and mystic, Terence McKenna, who said that the difference between science and religion is that science only asks you to believe in one miracle — the Big Bang. "It's a great line because it really is true," he continued. "People will be incredulous about the resurrection of Jesus Christ, but yet they're convinced that the entire universe was smaller than the head of a pin, and for no reason than anybody's ever adequately explained to me... instantaneously became everything?" Will Smith Opens Up About His Spiritual Journey And How The 'Material World' Only Had So Much To Offer "I'm sticking with Jesus on that one," Rogan said. Read On The Fox News App "Jesus makes more sense," he added, as he and Tucker discussed stories of people who allegedly died and came back to life. Later in the podcast, they revisited the topic while discussing archaeological finds and if they corroborate stories from ancient cultures such as accounts of a worldwide flood. "I think when you apply that to all the other stories too, you should probably assume it wasn't fiction," Rogan said about the notion of a great flood. "It might not be accurate… because of people, but it's probably the echoes of a real story," he continued. Wikipedia Co-founder Larry Sanger Announces Conversion From Skeptic To Christianity "Imagine if they figured out all these things thousands and thousands of years ago, then you have the flood, the impacts, society has to rebuild, and then you're telling these stories over and over after all this time — that would kind of account for a lot of things. "nd one of them would be that God created the universe in six days," he continued. "Maybe that is the Big Bang. Maybe you're literally talking about the birth of the universe," Rogan said. "In a very short period of time." Rogan, who hosts one of the most popular podcasts in the world, has previously said he was raised Catholic but doesn't currently subscribe to any one religion. However, he has shown an increased interest in spirituality and religion in recent years on his show. 'Rosary' Beats Rogan: Is Faith-based Media Becoming Mainstream? Rogan told Kid Rock in an interview last year, "I think the concept of Jesus is absolutely amazing, and if Jesus came here and wanted to visit me, I would be psyched," according to The Christian Post. He also talked with actor and director Mel Gibson about his faith and discussed the evidence for the Bible with Christian apologist Wesley Huff in two interviews in article source: Joe Rogan says he finds Jesus' resurrection more plausible than Big Bang theory
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Maggie Garcia Maggie Garcia, age 74, passed away on April
May 17—Maggie Garcia Maggie Garcia, age 74, passed away on April 27, 2025. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Queen of Heaven Parish at 9:30am, with a Funeral Mass to follow. To view more information or leave a condolence, please visit
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
First U.S. born pope sparks local excitement and hope
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the bells rang out at the Vatican after the election of Pope Leo XIV as the new Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church, the bells of the Cathedral of St. Joseph could be heard throughout downtown. Father Stephen Hansen said that he, like much of the world, was surprised that a U.S. born Cardinal, born just in Chicago, is now the pope. However, Hansen said that the message of Pope Leo XIV echoes the care for the poor that his predecessor Pope Francis brought to the church, accompanied by an ongoing emphasis upon peace. I loved his constant reference to the word 'peace'," Hansen said. "He also emphasized the need to be bridge builders, and to be welcoming." Given the new pontiff's missionary background, having spent many years doing mission work in Peru, and leading the Augustinian religious order of the Church, Hansen said Leo has established himself as a well-respected leader, calling him "well-seasoned. Because everyone found out about this unlikely new pope at the same time, even the local diocese was caught a bit off guard. Ashlie Hand, communications coordinator of the Catholic Diocese of Kansas City/St. Joseph, said that Bishop Jeffrey Johnston spent much of the day reading up on the background of Pope Leo and preparing to give responses to local media and to the diocese. She added that he would likely have an official statement by the end of the week welcoming the Church's new leader. The Cathedral of St. Joseph held a Rosary prayer gathering on the night of Leo XIV's election and will host special masses in the coming days.
