Best UCA News Podcasts (2024)

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Homilies: Twenty-first Sunday of the Year (B) Aug. 25, 2024 5:21

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If Jesus is indeed who he and the Church say he is, then there really is no place else to go. If he is real, then any alternative is unreal. We have no choice. If we accept the truth of Jesus' divinity, we must accept the reality of the Eucharist we share. About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in…

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UCA News Weekly Summary, August 23, 2024 10:58

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Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. Pakistani Christians marked the first anniversary of the anti-Christian violence in Jaranwala with a protest rally, calling for justice and an end to abuses. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled b…

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UCAS: more than just an application body a summer series episode with Stephen Cleal 36:12

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Send us a Text Message. In our latest Housed Summer Series episode we chat with Stephen Cleal, Customer Success Director, UCAS. With over 20 years of industry experience and having spent 11 years at UCAS, Steve brings a wealth of knowledge to the sector and heads up the Accommodation and Real Estate team as they continue to support students as they…

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Homilies: Twentieth Sunday of the Year (B) Aug. 18, 2024 5:43

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Would someone watching us at the Eucharist be so stirred or disturbed by our conviction that the sacrament is the real presence of Christ for us that he or she might think I was involved in some form of cannibalism? About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodi…

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UCA News Weekly Summary, August 16, 2024 11:37

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Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. Global rights group Human Rights Watch slammed the military junta and rebel forces for atrocities against civilians in the conflict-scarred nation. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock Ron…

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Later Living - the sexy part of the property sector with Honor Barratt 42:32

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Send us a Text Message. Our latest podcast episode from our Summer Series is now available to listen to. In this episode we chatted with the trailblazer Honor Barratt, CEO of Birchgrove. Birchgrove is a specialist age-exclusive developer working to establish a portfolio of later living neighbourhoods with well thought-out facilities for rent. Some …

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Homilies: Nineteenth Sunday of the Year (B) Aug. 11, 2024 5:12

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The Eucharist we share is food like that the angel gave Elijah. It is food that enables us to persevere in our long journey to God. It is the strength of God. 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.uc…

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UCA News Weekly Summary, August 9, 2024 11:24

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Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. Impoverished Timor-Leste faces criticism for allocating US$12 million for Pope Francis’ visit in September including US$1 million for an altar for a papal Mass. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, compile…

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Student Accommodation Podcast Summit 52:51

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Send us a Text Message. Housed: The Shared Living Podcast hosts Sarah Canning , Dan, and Deenie recently collaborated with experts Laura Bosworth, Richard Stott, Jenny Shaw, and Rebecca O'Hare to record a special episode discussing crucial issues in student accommodation. This top team of professionals share expert views on key topics, including: ⚪…

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Homilies: Eighteenth Sunday of the Year (B) Aug. 4, 2024 5:00

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The Lord sets a banquet before me, but all too often, I look over, under and around the table for the sort of nourishment I think I need instead of feasting on what I am offered, the only real nourishment I need. 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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UCA News Weekly Summary, August 2, 2024 12:19

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Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. Indians mourn as a series of landslides destroyed hundreds of homes and killed at least 200 people in India’s southern Kerala state. 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, ed…

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International Students Collaboration with ICEF - challenging stereotypes, learning from other countries, affordability and changing study patterns 37:33

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Send us a Text Message. We're excited to share our latest Housed podcast episode in collaboration with Martijn van de Veen , Chief Business Development Officer at ICEF. This session is ahead of the The inaugural ICEF Monitor Global Summit in September which has a track dedicated to student accommodation. Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee will be speakin…

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Homilies: Seventeenth Sunday of the Year (B) Jul. 28, 2024 5:30

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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 …

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UCA News Weekly Summary, July 26, 2024 12:43

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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 …

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Hannah Chappatte from Hybr on Fundraising, Female Founders and Innovating the Student Accommodation Sector 37:45

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Send us a Text Message. We're excited to kick off our special summer sessions with an insightful conversation featuring Hannah Chappatte, CEO and founder of Hybr. Here's what we cover in this episode: ☑️ Female Entrepreneurship: Exploring the unique challenges and triumphs faced by women in the industry. ☑️ The Future of the Sector: Insights into e…

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Homilies: Sixteenth Sunday of the Year (B) Jul. 21, 2024 5:34

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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 …

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UCA News Weekly Summary, July 19, 2024 12:33

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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, compil…

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Incentives v Price Reductions, Marketing Budget Lines and Cohousing Communities 34:45

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Send us a Text Message. Housed: The Shared Living Podcast aims to bring the latest news, views and insights to the shared living sector. ☑️ Cohousing communities - Marmalade Lane - is this the way forward and what can other shared living sectors learn? ☑️ Marketing budget lines - why PPC and SEO shouldn't be lumped together ☑️The UPP Foundation lau…

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Homilies: Fifteenth Sunday of the Year (B) Jul. 14, 2024 5:40

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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 …

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UCA News Weekly Summary, July 12, 2024 11:16

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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. F…

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Build to Rent vs Build to Sell, General Election, ESG and Fire Safety and AI in the Shared Living Sector 38:13

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Send us a Text Message. ☑️ Build to Rent vs Build to Sell: Exploring the key differences as discussed in the HomeViews webinar ☑️ General Election: Our initial reaction to housing policies. ☑️ ESG and Fire Safety: Is it just an Estates problem? ☑️ AI in the Shared Living Sector: The potential and challenges. Housed: The Shared Living Podcast aims t…

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Homilies: Fourteenth Sunday of the Year (B) Jul. 7, 2024 5:53

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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-mo…

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UCA News Weekly Summary, July 5, 2024 11:10

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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 Joh…

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Students Being Better Prepared For Uni Life, Data on Renters and Homelessness - will SFH be the saviour? And shared learnings from all Operational Real Estate sectors 36:20

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Send us a Text Message. ☑️ The Operational Real Estate Festival - Shared learnings ☑️ Youth Forum Highlights: What students wish they were better prepared for, including the impact on student accommodation of being on campus less, what this means for the traditional university model, and should we re-write the rule books? ☑️ Data on Renters: Why is…

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Observations: We don’t have all the answers. We don’t even have all the questions 6:20

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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 share…

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Homilies: Thirteenth Sunday of the Year (B) Jun. 30, 2024 5:28

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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 …

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UCA News Weekly Summary, June 28, 2024 12:32

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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 b…

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Budgeting, Video Content for B2B Marketing and UG Data 33:13

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we discuss: ☑️ Budgeting: Realistic vs. aggressive opex, the cookie-cutter approach, and in-house or outsourcing operations. ☑️ Video Content for B2B Marketing: Bold or just obvious? ☑️ UG Data: Isn’t it time it was all in one place? Housed: The Shared Living Podcast aims to bring the latest news, views and i…

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Homilies: Twelfth Sunday of the Year (B) Jun. 23, 2024 5:42

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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 Camb…

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UCA News Weekly Summary, June 21, 2024 12:02

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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…

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Property Ownership vs. Rental Living, Increasing Maintenance Loans and Third-party Management Fees 33:56

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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, we discuss: ☑️Discussion on property ownership vs. rental living and political manifestos ☑️Impact of increasing maintenance loans on rent and if this goes hand in hand with rent caps ☑️Third-party management: Are low fees impacting service standards? Housed: The Shared Living Podcast aims to bring th…

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Homilies: Eleventh Sunday of the Year (B) Jun. 16, 2024 5:26

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'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…

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UCA News Weekly Summary, June 14, 2024 13:14

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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, e…

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University League Tables, Purpose-Built Rentals and Single Family Housing and Fractional Support vs Consultancy vs Advisory 35:21

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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, we discuss: ☑️ Universities - the impact of league tables on student accommodation, leadership, and financial stability ☑️ Fractional support vs consultancy vs advisory ☑️ Purpose-built rentals - does coliving have an identity crisis? ☑️ How Single Family Housing can solve the housing crisis Housed: T…

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Resident Brand Ambassadors, Strategic Planning and Budgeting and Election Season Insights 30:15

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Send us a Text Message. This episode features discussions on: 🔹 The role of resident brand ambassadors and wardens – should they be paid? And what does it mean for your opex? 🔹 Strategic planning and budgeting – when and where to start? 🔹 Election season insights – what does it mean for housing and development? Housed: The Shared Living Podcast aim…

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Homilies: Tenth Sunday of the year (B) Jun. 9, 2024 5:27

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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-…

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UCA News Weekly Summary, June 7, 2024 11:45

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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 New…

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Homilies: Body and Blood of Christ (B) Jun. 2, 2024 5:58

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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 Camb…

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UCA News Weekly Summary, May 31, 2024 11:40

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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 …

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Homilies: Trinity Sunday (B) May 26, 2024 6:07

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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 abo…

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UCA News Weekly Summary, May 24, 2024 12:54

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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 b…

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What does the future look like for investors, developers and operators?, UKREiiF, Investors vs customers, The amenities arms race and The MAC Report 28:26

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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, we discuss: ☑️ LD Event- what does the future look like for investors, developers and operators? ☑️ UKREiiF – the inside scoop ☑️ Investors vs customers – who should win? ☑️ The amenities arms race ☑️ The MAC Report – relief but has the damage been done? Housed: The Shared Living Podcast aims to bring…

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Homilies: Pentecost (B) May 19, 2024 6:21

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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 new…

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UCA News Weekly Summary, May 17, 2024 12:15

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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 R…

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Managing Data, Industry Awards, Pricing and Budgeting and Product Diversity 34:36

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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, we discuss the flood of data and reports shaping our industry, as well as the strategic aspects of property management: ☑️ Swamped with Data: Navigating through the recent surge of reports, webinars, and conferences. ☑️ Awards – To Enter or Not: Exploring the value of participating in industry awards.…

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Homilies: Ascension (B) May 12, 2024 5:22

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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 Ja…

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UCA News Weekly Summary, May 10, 2024 12:38

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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 …

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A Shift In PBSA, Student Protests And The Conference Season 35:42

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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode: ✔️Are we seeing a shift in PBSA – did prices go too high, too soon? ✔️Will we see student protests? ✔️Should you spend money on marketing if sales are going well? ✔️The conference season – what to expect and how to prepare ✔️The big Homes for Students news – and what does this mean for the market? Hou…

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Homilies: Sixth Sunday of Easter (B) May 5, 2024 6:16

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Today's continuation of our Easter celebration is a joyous proclamation of the great love God shows in calling us to be united with Christ. It is a day to look at our faults and failings and put them in perspective. About the Speaker: Father William J Grimm is a Maryknoll Missioner of 40 year’s experience in Asia-mostly Japan, Hong Kong and Cambodi…

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UCA News Weekly Summary, May 3, 2024 12:30

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Listen to news from and about the Church in Asia in a capsule around 10 minutes. People in South and Southeast Asia are bracing for more extreme heatwaves this week, prompting authorities to issue health warnings and close schools. Listen to the story and more in a wrap-up of the weekly news from Asia. Filed by UCA News reporters, compiled by Rock …

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