One of the nicest things in life is to meet an open, friendly, hospitable person. You can usually tell from the quality of the handshake if you are dealing with such a person. He or she not only makes you feel welcome, but makes you feel that it is good to be you. Hospitality is the hallmark of a true follower of Christ.
During their ad limina visit to Rome, the bishops of Hong Kong and Macau reflect on missionary renewal, ecclesial communion, and the lived experience of synodality through dialogue, listening, and shared discernment with Pope Leo XIV. The bishops of Hong Kong and Macau have spoken of gratitude, missionary renewal, and the lived experience of synodality during their ad limina Apostolorum visit to Rome
Residing in a neighborhood where “Calçada Portuguesa” is part of the ambience, every day, as I walk through these streets, I notice the patterns—above all, the waves—which gently remind me: “I am a descendant of the sailors, that I can live a life with the same courage as them.” My heart is always moved when I read the early life of Saint Josemaria Escrivá—the way he dealt with all the difficulties, misunderstanding and doubts from others while living the Will of God faithfully through his life and actions.
am Betty of Macau, retired, with five grandchildren. I am still amazed how God brought me to the Catholic faith and helped me continuously. It is like Him saying: It is I Who chose you. When I was in the secondary, my classmates in Form 4 were attending catechism to receive b
When you pray, does God “whisper” to you? Do you sense His presence? Has He convicted your heart about Himself and all that He has revealed? Most likely He has, in His own silent way. God rarely speaks to us in visions or by audibly hearing His voice. Though He has done so….
The University of Saint Joseph’s Doctoral School and Faculty of Religious Studies and Philosophy (FRSP) successfully hosted a Doctoral Forum on June 5th, 2026, at the Seminary Campus. The event brought together a diverse group of scholars and researchers to share their insights and expertise on various topics in the field of religious studies and philosophy.
At a time when Nepal is undergoing a period of profound political and social renewal, the Catholic Church looks to the future with confidence. The Catholic community is constantly growing: every year, about one hundred adults are baptized and received into the Catholic Church, bringing the total number of faithful to almost 9,400, who are involved in educational, social and pastoral projects throughout the country. “We see the work of God in our country,” says Father Silas Bogati, Apostolic Administrator of the Vicariate of Nepal, in an interview with the Fides news agency.
Catholic leaders expressed solidarity Monday with communities devastated by a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck southern Philippines. The tectonic tremor hit at 7:37 a.m. off Sarangani on June 8, according to the Phivolcs, killing at least 32 people and injuring more than 100 others across different provinces in Mindanao. The quake knocked out electricity in many areas while destroying houses, infrastructure, roads and some churches.
As Jesus went “to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness” (Matthew 9:35), He was moved with deep compassion for the crowds.
Zechariah 12–13 is part of a larger section of the prophet’s book that speaks of God’s action in history. It begins with a reminder that God is Creator and unfolds around the phrase “on that day,” which signals a decisive moment in salvation history. Within this framework, three themes stand out: a) The nations fighting against Jerusalem b) The mourning for the one who is pierced c) The purification of God’s people