(Vatican News) Pope Francis calls on us to keep our eyes and hearts free of prejudice and closed mindedness that comes from habit. Be open to being amazed at God’s surprises, he says, and God’s “humble and hidden presence in…
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University holds Congregation Ceremony
The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) held its 2021 Congregation Ceremony on Saturday, 3 July, 2021, at the Grand Hall of the Macau Tower, with a total of 198 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees students graduating in this year.
Decree (Prot. N. 757/21/1)
Prot. N. 757/21/1 DECREE The Apostolic Penitentiary, in order to increase the devotion of the faithful and for the salvation of souls, by virtue of the faculties attributed to it by the Supreme Pontiff Pope Francis by Divine Providence, listening…
BITE-SIZE THEOLOGY (135) – Why do we say that the Mass is a sacrifice and a memorial?
Rev José Mario O Mandíajmom.honlam.org We have seen in BST 130 that Saint Paul, in I Corinthians 11:23-27, summarizes the Eucharistic doctrine, connecting the Last Supper (Banquet) with the Sacrifice of the Cross and the consequent Real Presence of the Lord.
Heidegger, a philosopher à la page…but dangerous
Corrado Gnerre I have not studied philosophy, so certain names are completely unknown to me. Sometimes my pastor (a man of great culture) quotes and praises the philosopher Heidegger. Then I hear this same philosopher named by my son who…
The Home Coming
Fr. Jijo Kandamkulathy CMFClaretian Publications, Macau 4 July 2021 – 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year BMark 6:1-6 Returning home after some time of work is an all too familiar experience for most of us. The overseas working community…
Health, salvation and crisis of Faith
Aurelio Porfiri It is interesting to try to observe with a disenchanted eye what is happening around us, as far as possible. Of course, during the past year, we have been so involved that it is difficult to withdraw from…
JULY 3: ST THOMAS, APOSTLE – The doubter would have been in China
António dos Santos Tomorrow, Saturday, July 3rd, the Church around the world celebrates the Apostle St Thomas. In Macau, it will be no different, with churches remembering the Apostle in her Liturgy, and the moment everyone remembers – Thomas’ doubt…
Pastoral Guidelines When Typhoon Signals Are In Effect
Pastoral Guidelines When Typhoon Signals Are In Effect (effective 1st July 2021) 1. When typhoon signal No.8 (or above) has been raised, the faithful should heed the advisories just like the general public, stay indoors, and avoid outdoor activities.
Advance directive
Fausto Gomez OP Facing the possibility of a serious, chronic or disabling illness, a suffering patient may decide freely and responsibly to prepare and sign a personal Advance Directive.