Virtue is the key to true happiness and flourishing. Rooted in freedom and love, virtues shape our actions, attitudes, and character. Drawing from philosophy and theology, Fausto Gomez OP emphasizes that virtue is not just taught but cultivated through consistent good actions. Whether acquired by habit or infused by grace, virtues like justice, love, and prudence enable individuals to live meaningful lives in communion with others and God.
The Catholic Church in Laos, though small in number, demonstrates remarkable missionary zeal. With local vocations at the forefront, priests, Franciscans, and catechists are actively involved in pastoral care and social outreach. Amid political challenges and regional crises, the Church continues to foster faith, build essential infrastructure, and nurture the next generation through education and community development.
Saint Columban, an Irish monk and missionary, is known as the “first European” for his vision of cultural unity across Europe. Born around 543, he founded monasteries, revived faith in the post-pagan Continent, and introduced private Confession. His monastic rule and missionary work left an enduring spiritual and cultural legacy that shaped European Christianity.