Fr Emil Kapaun, war hero, saved many lives while risking his own. His fearless charity may qualify him for sainthood. On the battlefield, numerous times he carriedย wounded men to safety, helped dying men, and gave much spiritual and human comfort.
Year: 2021
Five sisters become nuns in two years
Five sisters, out of six, from the same family joined the same contemplative order in Spain in only two years. Surprisingly the Spanish nuns had not talked to each other about their vocations before entering the Iesu Communio community.ย
Macau Diocese launches Diocesan Phase of 2023 Synod of Bishops
On Saturday, October 16, 2021, the Diocese of Macao joined the dioceses throughout the world in preparing for the Synod of Bishops 2023. Pope Francis has challenged the Church to โjourney togetherโ as one Church. The Holy Mass, celebrated by Bishop Stephen Lee and the clergy of the Diocese, marked the commencement of local participation of the Diocese of Macao in the two-year journey towards the 2023 Synod of Bishops.
Bishop Lee to open diocesan phase of Synod on Synodality
The diocesan phase of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops โ the first ever decentralized Synod โ begins this Saturday in the Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady, with the celebration of a Solemn Mass, followed by a meeting between Bishop Stephen Lee and the local parish priests. Dedicated to the theme โFor a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission,โ the process which is just now beginning, looks to hear from voices on the margins of the Church and Pope Francis wants every Catholic to have a word.ย
Catechesis to resume when schools reopen
Local churches resumed public religious services last weekend, but catechesis will only be an option once again when schools and universities reopen their classrooms. The suspension may force children and catechists to make an extra effort to make amends for the meetings that were cancelled. At the Cathedral parish, pre-catechesis attracted eight children. Enrolment in catechumenate classes fell short of expectations.
USJ transitions faster to a digital classroom
The agility with which the University of Saint Joseph transitioned, in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, from regular classes to a digital environment, gave Macauโs Catholic University the tools and the experience to adapt skilfully, quickly and effectively to the sudden alteration of the epidemic panorama in the Special Administrative Region. This was the assessment of Josรฉ Manuel Simรตes, Communicationย &ย Mediaย Coordinator at the University of Saint Joseph.
The Saint of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
When taking her vows, she added Mary’s name to her name. She always had visions of Our Lady, but she never spoke of this mystical experience. She remained among the Visitandines for over twenty years, receiving extraordinary graces, but also performing many penances and mortifications, always with a smile on her face. However, the nuns and superiors did not believe her, in fact, they even mocked her, implying that she was sick or crazy.
โGod alone sufficesโ
“She was about 12 years old when her mother died, and she implored the Virgin Most Holy to be her mother.”
Catholic-inspired companies working for equitable vaccines around the world
Pope Francis, who has been vaccinated against the virus, has spoken about about the altruistic and health value of vaccinations amid the pandemic, which is seeing a resurgence in many countries. But today, one of the challenges of Covid-19 vaccination efforts is guaranteeing an equitable distribution of vaccines around the world. To address this situation, some Catholic-inspired institutions and companies are working to give vulnerable communities and countries better access to health resources.
A True Leader
Lord, help me to be a humble leader.ย Help me to let Your heart of love and mercy shine forth and to lead by the goodness and kindness of Your merciful heart.ย Help me to set aside all pride and egotism and to become a servant of all.ย Jesus, I trust in You.