In the Catholic Church, martyrs will always have a special honor bestowed on them. But the Church does not forget the sacrifices of those that suffer a white martyrdom in the course of their lives, dealing with less dramatic situations that test our faith nonetheless.
As unpleasant a prospect it may seem, love of enemy is the foundation of our Christian faith and the pursuit of which can only lead to an increasingly grace-filled life.
A grand total of twelve facilities managed by Caritas are being operated on a strict “closed circuit” preventive management regime. The measure, which affects 1,700 workers and patients, aims to prevent the potential spread of Covid-19 among vulnerable groups. The transition to the closed-loop management plan required sacrifices, both financial and human. Caritas secretary-general Paul Pun claims, nevertheless, that the confinement of nursing homes is a necessary evil.
Published by Claretian Publications and the Pastoral Bible Foundation, the Chinese version of the book Pórtico de la Biblia will be available in local bookstores this month. Extensively illustrated, the volume is seen as a reference book for anyone desiring to deepen their knowledge and understanding of Christianity’s most sacred texts.
The Catholic Church has and always will stand unhesitatingly for the truth, despite the vile, perfidious attacks of the enemy. The demand for abortion and the perverse lies that attempt to support the murder of the innocent will never undermine the truth of God, which is made evident through His Church.
By bringing forth our Lord and Savior, Mary reveals the face of God, the source of our ultimate joy and happiness. She is indeed the best teacher, who leads us to her Son, that we may through him know the Father.
Man is not meant to be a solitary being. His existence, spiritually and physically, is defined by those around him, be it friends or a spouse. This Sunday’s Gospel shows us that Jesus’ mission for us can best be achieved by paired followers, rather than a solitary one.
The life of a Christian is a hard one, filled with sacrifice and suffering. We must not let obstacles dissuade us from the path we have chosen, for we have chosen it not for ourselves but for Christ.
Christian morals seem to impose on us a series of “thou-shalt-nots,” but these should be seen as the training of the body “to subdue it,” as Saint Paul says in 1 Corinthians 9:24. To subdue is to master, and when one masters something, say a musical instrument, he is able to produce the most beautiful sounds. On the other hand, if he has not mastered it, he may just produce noise instead.