The global migration crisis has seen a record number of deaths reported in 2023, particularly on the Mediterranean route. Bishop Dom Miguel Ángel Nguema Bee from Equatorial Guinea emphasizes the root cause of migration as poverty, critiquing ineffective aid distribution by governments.
This Sunday, we reflect on Jesus’ analogy of pruning the vine as a metaphor for the Christian life. Just as pruning promotes growth and yields better fruit in a vine, our faith must be rooted in Christ and lead to acts of charity.
O Clarim brings to you a series on Spirituality and Christian Spirituality by Fr Fausto Gomez OP. In the first article of the series, Fr Gomez explores the intertwined nature of spirituality and moral theology, emphasizing their unity in Christian life. He discusses spirituality as a journey towards complete happiness with God, integrating prayer, asceticism, and personal devotion. Within the Christian context, he delineates various models of Christian spirituality, emphasizing the call to holiness and union with God.
We have seen Fathers from Rome, Antioch and Alexandria. We will turn our attention now to fourth-century Jerusalem, where we find Cyril, the bishop who was known for his Catechetical Lectures.
Since the Second Vatican Council ended in 1973, most of the conciliar popes have greatly emphasized protecting the Earth and made it one of the duties of all Catholic Christians who called this planet home.
In the heart of Vietnam, amidst the vibrant Catholic community, lies a testament to faith and service – the Priests of the Sacred Heart. Led by their superior, Fr. Francis Xavier Tran Duc Thai, SCJ, this community stands as a beacon of hope, nurturing vocations and serving those in need.
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, O Clarim has unveiled a commemorative stamp honoring its legacy of Catholic evangelization and journalistic excellence in Macau. Designed by Victor Hugo Marreiros, the stamp encapsulates O Clarim’s values and achievements, serving as a tangible tribute to its impact on the community.
In this reflection, we focus on the concept of leadership and education inspired by the image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd. We will further explore the importance of sacrificial service and nurturing care in leadership roles, whether in religious vocations or everyday professions like teaching and parenting.
Father David Neuhaus, an Israeli Jesuit, speaks out against the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Despite the devastation and despair caused by bombings, Father Neuhaus witnesses the resilient faith of Christians in Gaza who continue to celebrate Easter amidst the ruins.
Athanasius, a prominent Church Father, was known for his staunch defense of the Incarnation and opposition to the Arian heresy. Despite facing exile multiple times, Athanasius remained steadfast in upholding orthodox Christian doctrine and promoting monastic ideals, particularly through his close association with the great hermit, Saint Anthony. His writings, including “The Life of Anthony,” had a significant impact on the development of monasticism in both the Eastern and Western Church.