The relics of the seers of Fatima that were donated, in October last year, to the Our Lady of Fatima parish are currently on display at Saint Dominic’s Church. Located right in the heart of Macau, not far from Senado Square, the church will host until next Friday the traditional novena of Our Lady of Fatima, leading up to the solemnity first celebrated in 1929.
The Vietnamese Catholic Community has come a long way serving God and brethren. May 1, 2023, celebrating the patronal feast at the Fatima parish, was a fitting occasion to thank God for His blessings for the last 15 years.
Meeting the physical need of shelter is important, but even more important is the offer of love and an eternal dwelling place that God offers us – heaven. This is the home all of us must aspire to.
Jesus is the only way to God, a way that is traveled through suffering and trials. By recognizing God in Jesus, we also find ourselves doing His work, taking up a ministry suited to our abilities to draw His lost children back to Him.
With the piece of land in the care of the Missionaries of Charity of Motijheel now, one recalls the life and trials of the order’s founder, Mother Teresa. Her inspirational choice has changed the course of life for many and continues to do so.
“‘Christian Prayer,’ summarizes the lex orandi [‘the law of what is to be prayed’], the life of prayer. Following the example of Jesus, the perfect model of one who prays, the Christian too is called to the dialogue with God in prayer. A privileged expression of prayer is the ‘Our Father,’ the prayer that Jesus has taught us.”
That Jesus gave us Mary to be our mother, is a grace and privilege in itself. Without Mary, her humility and forbearance, we would not find our path to the Savior. She is the beloved spiritual Mother who gently ushers us toward her divine Son.
The trilingual O Clarim has become a true beacon of synodality, using every platform possible and multiple languages to engage and evangelize in the modern world.
Vox Antiqua, the acclaimed Hong Kong-based choir, returns to Macau on May 1 to celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph with a special choral programme at two of the city’s most beautiful churches. Led by Andrew Leung, Vox Antiqua will perform William Byrd’s Mass for Four Voices, Gregorian chants, traditional hymns, and works by composers from around the world.
While the parish of St Joseph the worker celebrates its patronal feast on May 1, Macau’s youngest Catholic church looks forward to the celebration of its 25th anniversary as well. To commemorate a quarter-century of pastoral work, the parish will organize, starting from October, a wide programme of initiatives and activities.