USJ FRSP (University of St Joseph -Faculty of Religious Studies and Philosophy) will revive its Bachelor of Philosophy program this fall with a greater emphasis on the philosophical and religious dimensions of human life. Later on, in spring, the Faculty of Religious Studies and Philosophy intends to start recruiting students for a new Master of Catholic Studies degree.
In this month of September, O Clarim brings to you a three-part series on Spirituality by Fr Fausto Gomez OP. In the second part, Fr Gomez writes that
it is easy to fall into the trap of extremism in spirituality. As Catholics, we are called to a balance of detachment from the world and a genuine concern for our society and environment. We cannot serve the Lord if we do not serve His people and are worthy stewards of His creation. In all that we do as we grow spiritually, our sense of justice must be tempered by charity.
As seminarians Bosco Chan and Adriano were admitted to the candidacy for Holy Orders, they move one step forward toward the priesthood, acknowledging their
renouncement of the world and faithful following of Christ in serving His flock.
The number one enemy of reconciliation is pride. Pride is a habit by which we think about ourselves first and foremost, or even exclusively in the most serious cases. Pride makes self-evaluation impossible.
Jesus advises us on how we must impart brotherly correction to save someone from losing their soul. Only when all means are exhausted, must the most stringent punishment be meted out. Even in that, Christians must check their own motivations in correcting someone else.
The correlation between medical ethics and Catholic social doctrine will come under scrutiny in the twelve-session course that the Diocesan Commission for Catechetical Formation will launch later this month. The classes will start on September 11 and run until January 15, 2024.
For God’s kingdom to come on earth, we need to listen to His voice, open our hearts to Him and do His holy will. In essence, God’s kingdom here on earth involves intimate human cooperation with the Divine.
The visit of the seminarians and formators of the Holy Seminary of Hong Kong to the
St. Joseph Seminary of Macau can be seen as a vital part of priestly formation where
learning about other cultures and communities will broaden perspectives, enabling
them to live out their ministry in the best manner possible.
The significance of lay catechists is enormous and essential to the work of evangelization. The Salesians saw the value of having catechists as they preached and converted people in the northeastern part of India. Therein lies the need to train lay people to be effective Catholic catechists in the Indian subcontinent.
In this month of September, O Clarim brings to you a three-part series on Spirituality by Fr Fausto Gomez OP. In the first part, Fr Gomez writes that ‘Spirituality’ is a trendy term these days. To many, it immediately brings to mind Eastern spirituality. Authentic Catholic spirituality exists, and it focuses on God and one’s neighbor, rather than the self. Catholic spirituality is about changing oneself to change the world.