Comments on: Tibet…Prayer and Catholic Diplomacy! http://www.bloggernews.net/114560 High-quality English language analysis and editorial writing on the news. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:17:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Fr. James A. Loiacono, OMI http://www.bloggernews.net/114560#comment-1753151 Fr. James A. Loiacono, OMI Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:27:58 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/114560#comment-1753151 As a priest (Missionary Oblate), I have had the privilege and wonderful experience to work with the Chinese community in Washington, D.C. and have been invited twice to China to lecture at the universities on Christian thought. The Chinese have a magnificent tradition of philosophy which in so many ways parallels the humanistic traditions of our Church. I have found them to be a people of great warmth and big hearts. I also met the Dalai Lama. The encounter was deeply moving, his words filled with peace and compassion, his perspective non-violent. I felt I was before a great and holy man, like Gandhi. While I, of course, argue with various religious doctrines, I firmly believe in mutual respect and reverent diologue. When His Holiness embraced me in a huge bear hug, which shock everyone including me, I promised I would continually for him and the Tibetan people. This I've done for 17 years, and I wish I could let him know I've kept my promise. A few years ago, a friend visited Tibet and, at my request, carried a miniature version of the Oblate mission cross and a medallion of St. Eugene de Mazenod, both blessed by John Paul,the Great. These were left in the Pótola Palace as a constant prayer for the return of the Dalai Lama with the exiles of Tibet. I pray for the day when the great Chinese people open their warm hearts to hear the Dalai Lama's sincere request only for the spiritual and cultural autonomy of Tibetans. His sense of non-violence is radically based in his religious belief and spiritual leadership. A mutual embrace of friendship and mutual respect could only benefit the two wonderful peoples. Fr. James A. Loiacono, OMI As a priest (Missionary Oblate), I have had the privilege and wonderful experience to work with the Chinese community in Washington, D.C. and have been invited twice to China to lecture at the universities on Christian thought. The Chinese have a magnificent tradition of philosophy which in so many ways parallels the humanistic traditions of our Church. I have found them to be a people of great warmth and big hearts.

I also met the Dalai Lama. The encounter was deeply moving, his words filled with peace and compassion, his perspective non-violent. I felt I was before a great and holy man, like Gandhi. While I, of course, argue with various religious doctrines, I firmly believe in mutual respect and reverent diologue.

When His Holiness embraced me in a huge bear hug, which shock everyone including me, I promised I would continually for him and the Tibetan people. This I’ve done for 17 years, and I wish I could let him know I’ve kept my promise.

A few years ago, a friend visited Tibet and, at my request, carried a miniature version of the Oblate mission cross and a medallion of St. Eugene de Mazenod, both blessed by John Paul,the Great. These were left in the Pótola Palace as a constant prayer for the return of the Dalai Lama with the exiles of Tibet.

I pray for the day when the great Chinese people open their warm hearts to hear the Dalai Lama’s sincere request only for the spiritual and cultural autonomy of Tibetans. His sense of non-violence is radically based in his religious belief and spiritual leadership. A mutual embrace of friendship and mutual respect could only benefit the two wonderful peoples.

Fr. James A. Loiacono, OMI

]]> By: Dante Ferry http://www.bloggernews.net/114560#comment-1416744 Dante Ferry Sun, 04 Oct 2009 03:07:47 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/114560#comment-1416744 Sirs, Can you help me get the texts of these prayers in Tibetan: SIGN OF THE CROSS, OUR FATHER, HAIL MARY, GLORY BE TO THE FATHER, APOSTLES' CREED. I need them for a collection in different languages. Thank you. Sirs, Can you help me get the texts of these prayers in Tibetan: SIGN OF THE CROSS, OUR FATHER, HAIL MARY, GLORY BE TO THE FATHER, APOSTLES’ CREED. I need them for a collection in different languages. Thank you.

]]> By: LUKE AMADEO IEZZI http://www.bloggernews.net/114560#comment-341839 LUKE AMADEO IEZZI Mon, 19 May 2008 01:06:02 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/114560#comment-341839 When we in the West really begin to understand the aqenda of the Dali Lama,then we will understand the plight of Tibets tiny Christan Community ! We who revolted aganist the abuses of all monarchys in the west,should not let the crinson coloured clothed monks install a THEOCRATIC goverment any where on the planet.When the so called God King returns to power,after courting western govermemts for over 3 decades is by the West placed in power,can we expect a free country?This poor soul cannot even bring peace among his own people,and where are all the Buddist monks and nuns now that we need them to show COMPASSION in CHINA after the earthquake?Maybe the speaking program could not be changed,and then again wheres the check?Well its not in Burma thats for sure,thats 90 percent Buddist and without a word from the LIVING BUDHA !!!! HELLO GET A LIFE When we in the West really begin to understand the aqenda of the Dali Lama,then we will understand the plight of Tibets tiny Christan Community ! We who revolted aganist the abuses of all monarchys in the west,should not let the crinson coloured clothed monks install a THEOCRATIC goverment any where on the planet.When the so called God King returns to power,after courting western govermemts for over 3 decades is by the West placed in power,can we expect a free country?This poor soul cannot even bring peace among his own people,and where are all the Buddist monks and nuns now that we need them to show COMPASSION in CHINA after the earthquake?Maybe the speaking program could not be changed,and then again wheres the check?Well its not in Burma thats for sure,thats 90 percent Buddist and without a word from the LIVING BUDHA !!!! HELLO GET A LIFE

]]> By: roebert http://www.bloggernews.net/114560#comment-297342 roebert Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:28:00 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/114560#comment-297342 This is no time for quiet diplomacy on the Tibet issue, nor on the issue of catholics in China. The Holy Father should speak out clearly in support of the rights of both. You cannot play diplomat with the PRC. They should first correct their human rights abuses. Then they will be worth dealing with diplomatically. This is no time for quiet diplomacy on the Tibet issue, nor on the issue of catholics in China. The Holy Father should speak out clearly in support of the rights of both. You cannot play diplomat with the PRC. They should first correct their human rights abuses. Then they will be worth dealing with diplomatically.

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