Cardinal Tagle makes no secret of his Chinese roots, which are evident through his words, written and spoken. This Chinese ancestry, in combination with his humble, affable demeanor, is expected to help the growing Church in Asia.
Month: May 2022
Heroes of the Catholic Faith in the East: The martyrdom of João de Brito – 13
After the Jesuit was arrested, his most faithful friends devised some escape plans, but João de Brito refused them.
New Master of Catholic Studies program aims to be an academic attraction
Despite still being under internal scrutiny, the University of Saint Joseph’s master’s degree in Catholic Studies is set to be offered starting from the fall of 2023. The University’s open day attracted about 70 people from different backgrounds and gave them access to information about the new master’s program.
Alberico Vitalini – An Embodiment of the Truly Catholic Artist
Alberico Vitalini is a musician whose artistry was embedded in his faith. The effect being that he not only produced wonderful liturgical music, he also represented his Catholicism with graciousness that belied the notion of the unpredictable artist.
True Vocation is Grounded Firmly in God
On the 59th World Day of Prayer for Vocations, three jubilarians – Bishop Emeritus Jose Lai, Fr Joao Lau and Fr Fausto Gomez – share the course of their own vocation to the priesthood and advise young people as to how they must prepare to answer the call and train oneself to faithfully follow the voice of God.
Catholic Diocese of Macau to fete vocational jubilarians
The Catholic Church worldwide will celebrate next Sunday as the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. In Macau, the annual celebration will be commemorated with a solemn Mass at Saint Lazarus’ Church and with a tribute to a dozen jubilarian priests and nuns.
Discerning the True Voice of the Good Shepherd
Although we must have faith in being safe in the hands of the Good Shepherd, we must not become complacent. Discernment is imperative in spiritual battle, where the enemy lies in wait for the slightest hint of weakness.
BITE-SIZE THEOLOGY (175): Should we obey human laws?
Divine positive law and natural law offer us guideposts that lead us to our eternal destination. We need, however, more specific guidelines that facilitate the fulfillment of the moral law.
In the footsteps of the great Shepherd: The secret happiness of parenting
Good Shepherd Sunday reminds us that we, as Catholics, must strive to take on the mantle of our Shepherd, Jesus Christ, in every aspect of our lives and relationships and reflect the nurturing love of God.
MENS IMPLETUR GRATIA – A Mind Filled with Grace
Mental illness can afflict anyone, be it a saint or a sinner. While saints have had their faith and spiritual life augmented by suffering of this sort, their lives also tell us that those who seek relief must not forget that the very first physician to be sought out is God himself.