O I C: Recent Episodes
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Join Kenny Ngo on O I C (read: "Oh, I see!"), as he chats with Occupational Specialists on the work they do, the people they meet and how we can have that knowledge to love our fellow brother or sister better - by the work we have been called to do daily.
O I C was broadcast LIVE (till end-2021) during Everlasting Reverence and Praise with Kenny on Mondays at 12.05pm.
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Teresa is an active parishioner at Church of Our Lady of the Nativity. She has played an important role in ensuring the parish's Neighbourhood Christian Communities (NCCs) remain active during the Covid pandemic. She shares the benefits of NCCs, and also some of the challenges faced she faces as an NCC Coordinator.
Because of underlying health issues, Geraldine was unsure about taking the Covid-19 vaccine. She also knew people who were fully vaccinated and still got infected with Covid-19. After much discernment and prayer, God answered her in the most unlikely way.
Note: The views reflected in this episode are Geraldine's personal ones. For the Church's stance, please read Archbishop William Goh's Pastoral Letter on the Morality of COVID-19 Vaccinations: https://www.catholic.sg/pastoral-letter-on-covid-19-vaccine/
Fr Stanley shares how God called him to the priestly life. He also speaks about the missions of the Jesuits, and how he carries that today as the principal of St Joseph’s Private Secondary School in Kuching, Sarawak.
Kenny shares about the history of the 7 Joys of Mary rosary - also known as the Franciscan Crown - and the meditations behind the 7 Joys.
Angela speaks about her experiences as a catechist, and why we should consider being one.
Irvin is a former drug addict who was incarcerated twice for drug-related offences. He shares how God transformed his life: from someone confident in himself, to finally being confident in God’s mercy and love.
What does the Church teach about Purgatory, Heaven and Hell? Kenny reveals his findings from the Catechism of The Catholic Church, and how God’s love for humanity manifests in His laws.
Being All Saints Day, Kenny attempts to show that saints are just ordinary people, with extraordinary stories of glorifying God, but also embracing their crosses. Are the saints the Catholic Church celebrates and honours any different from the rest of humanity?
Mike has had 2 big curveballs thrown at him - Hodgkins Lymphoma, and Lung Cancer. He shares about these 2 cancers, and the faith perspectives he's gleaned from them.
Farouq is a Muslim scholar who was recently invited to speak to our seminarians at the St Francis Xavier Major Seminary. He shares about Islam, and reveals how much commonality there is between Islam and Christianity.
When he first made known his
desire to enter the priesthood, Jordan was advised to explore the world first. He's done that, and his desire for the priesthood remains nonetheless. Hear more about his journey.
Sebastian and Clarice return to give us a glimpse of what it is like to be on a ventilator; both of them needed one when recovering from smoke inhalation when their house caught fire.
A missionary in the Philippines, Ben speaks to us about his spiritual journey, and the community he engages with currently.
Kenny shares excerpts of reflections by Michael Link and Fr Michael Payyapilly on the significance of manna, and how it is still relevant in our spiritual journey with God today.
Mark and Monica are a loving couple with 7 children. Their youngest, Marie, has Down syndrome. Mark and Monica share about their love life, how they raise their family, and the work they do in the special needs community.
A lovely married couple, Anthony and Helen are the current leaders of Marriage Encounter (ME). They share why ME is important, as well as a bit about their own marriage journey.
Nicholas and Jane from ICPE recount their experience doing mission work in Mysore, India. They also share their conversion stories and spiritual enlightenments.
Kenny Ngo brings us on another pilgrimage journey, this time to Fatima, Portugal. He also reveals a miracle he saw with his own eyes!
Clement is a parent of a special needs adult. He shares memoirs of his son, Conrad, who has a disability, and gives us an inside look into the Conrad’s world.
Kenny brings us on a virtual journey as he shares his pilgrimage adventures to Assisi (Italy) and Lourdes (France). The latter is the site of the miraculous apparitions of Our Lady to St Bernadette.
Joshua is undergoing treatment for colon cancer. He shares with us the symptoms, treatment, and the spiritual enlightenment he has gained thus far from his medical struggles.
Charly and Vennesa share their conversion story, and how that led them to discover the Word of God more deeply. They also share how easy it is to get started on reading the Word of God.
Jimmy chats about a community for addicts called Communita Cenacolo. He also shares about the vision of Mother Alvera, the community's founder, as well as how addicts change their life through the help of fellow addicts.
Charles comes in to co-present on gout, which is common here in Singapore. But sometimes, those who suffer from it do not manage their medication properly, or have a proper diet to prevent repeated flare-ups.
Anna is a human resource practitioner who shares insights into what she sees in a corporate company. She also shares strategies on how to write a good resume and how to pitch the next job interview to be gainfully re-employed.
Joe struggles with kidney disease. He comes on O I C to talk about kidney disease, and shares disease management strategies and the struggles and obstacles he had to
overcome.
Brian Lim is a freelance couple and family therapist, who comes onto O I C to talk about some behaviours that people are not aware of consciously, and how talking about it and being made aware of it helps in the journey of healing and reconciliation.