Homelessness has become a common scene on the streets and destitution has become a usual sight on the, On the 17th September I will be 80 years. Brothers of the Missionary of the poor dance to a gospel melody in celebration of Father Ho Lung's 75th Birthday and 55 years of Religious service. These songs will always have a place in Christmas celebrations, but it's refreshing to find a new approach to the season. More Images. He founded the Missionaries of the Poor, a religious order recognized by the Vatican and aided by the late Mother Teresa. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received. Together they set about the task of sharing and relying only on Gods love. They continued their work with prisoners, where they helped to bring to light the need for rehabilitation among prisoners, not mere isolation. On this day in Jamaican history: Father Richard Ho Lung, the founder of These objectives were to be pursued in two ways: first, by building a community of menreligious brothers and priestswho would live in community, share all things in common, follow a common spirituality and charism with a common ministry of service to the least in society; second, by bringing together the poor (especially the destitute homeless) as a family and forging community relationships with the wider society. Father Richard Ho Lung is using the time away from Jamaica to teach, conduct retreats, and write. Sisters Joan Belmoute (left) and Ashley Spaulding having a moment with baby bob in the arms of Alvin Gotis. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read. Alle, Alle, Alleluia | Hymnary.org Fr. They now house and care for abandoned children, lepers, people with AIDS and others in need in India, thePhilippines, Haiti and Jamaica. Ho Lung started the Brothers of the Poor on July 19, 1981, with just three men who shared his vision of dedicating their lives to the poor. Richard Ho Lung EWTN 750K subscribers Subscribe 2.2K views 6 years ago Fr. Giselle Chuck emerges from the burnt rubble with a passport. To perform the honour for Father Ho Lung were members from the Missionaries of the Poor, Brothers Augusto Silot and Hayden Augustine, Junior Brother Maximo Medina, and Valarie Jackson-Daley. Hooray!' On March 26, 1982, Fr. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email. He then pursued a Masters degrees in philosophy, English literature, and Theology. A member of the RJRGLEANER Communications Group. The mistakes that I've made in life are enormous, like vexation so I really see myself as a totally undeserving sinner, he said. Ho Lung. Father Ho Lung stranded - Jamaica Observer Cutting the cake for Father Ho Lung are from left: Brothers Augusto Silot Jr. Maximo Medina, Valarie Jackson and Hayden Agustine.