It is supernatural faith that is permitted by God to take root in us and grow through hope, leading us to charity, the ultimate revelation of God himself.
Year: 2022
Boas Notรญcias! Claretian Publications to launch Portuguese version of “Childrenโs Daily Word”
The Macau subsidiary of the Claretian Publications will publish, starting from next year, the Portuguese version of Childrenโs Daily Word. The book will be sold in Macau and distributed in several other Portuguese-speaking regions.
An experience of grace: First Communicants and Confirmands Experience the joy of Confession
Children who will be receiving First Holy Communion had their maiden experience of the soul-cleansing sacrament of Confession. The sacrament, which was also administered to confirmands, should be one that every Catholic frequents regularly in order to grow spiritually.
Helping hands: Caritas Macau to coordinate govtโs 8.6 million pataca food assistance program for 1,500 citizens
Caritas Macau has the responsibility of a new short-term food assistance program devised by the government to aid unemployed Macau residents who have exhausted all other support modalities. Applications opened this week.
Silver celebrations! Lusophone Scoutsโ 25 years of service to the community
The Lusophone Scouts Group of Macau commemorated its 25th anniversary on May 11th. A quarter of a century after it was founded, GELMac remains faithful to its Catholic matrix and to the objectives of fostering personal development and shaping future generations.
Achieving the impossible with absolute Christian faith
Faith, in Christianity, requires an unconditional trust in Godโs power and the acceptance of divine decisions that may not favor expectations.
Jesus, the only source of authentic peace
In a world mired in conflict, internal and external, peace is an elusive dream. It is only by confronting and rooting out our indiscretions and sinfulness, through the grace of Jesus Christ, can we obtain true peace.
Heal your memory and receive Christโs peace
Evil cannot be repaid with evil. It becomes a festering wound that staves off any inkling of peace. Peace requires a process of reflection, forgiveness and complete reliance on the Holy Spirit.
BITE-SIZE THEOLOGY (177): How does ignorance affect the conscience?
The conscience is like the captain of a ship who needs maps and reference points to navigate safely. The conscience cannot invent its own rules of morality. It needs a stable reference point independent of any individualโs whim or caprice. It needs to know what is truly good and what is truly evil so that it can judge correctly.
Out of the depths of humility to the heights of the glory of God
The world may preach the gospel of fame and power, but St John shows us that turning away from worldly allurements, the only way we can attain heaven is by imitating the humility of Jesus on the cross.