Rest is essential for every human being. Finding our rest in the Lord, in the Scriptures and the Eucharist, especially on the Sabbath, is a far more fulfilling and spiritually edifying experience than any purely human act of self-indulgence in the guise of respite.
It is only in humility that we can see God, we have the truest experience of the Father through Jesus. Let us not fall into the trap of prideful “wisdom” that will only lead to our spiritual ruination.
As followers of Christ, we must bless the Lord, adore Him, offer thanksgiving and praise, as much as we petition Him, if not more. We must also intercede for others, especially those who have wronged us.
The divide between North Korea and South Korea has been one of economic, social and political disparity. While there are some positive signs toward the bridging of this separation, continued prayers for the same are the need of the hour.
The auditorium of the new Diocesan Centre at Rua Formosa hosted last month a talk about death, bereavement and grief. The event was promoted by the Diocesan Commission for Life, and it featured K C Leung – a well-renowned family therapist and marriage counsellor from neighbouring Hong Kong – as the guest speaker.
Answering the call to one’s vocation is indeed answering the call to embrace true freedom. Jesus challenges us to hold His commands above all else, including familial ties and demands. In carrying our cross willingly, we find easiest the path to the Kingdom.
Becoming followers of Christ has a heavy relational price to pay – the severing of familial ties and being excluded from social and economic support. More than this, we are called to give up our lives for Christ. Therefore, those who have made a particular decision to follow Christ, giving up family and financial security, must receive assistance to the fullest extent possible.