The finality of death is inevitable, and our reward will be determined by our words, thoughts and deeds in this world. We are called to reflect heaven in every aspect of lives so that one day we will be able to enjoy unity with God as our end reward.
A vocation to the priesthood is a special call. It is one that is embraced through discernment and a rigorous regimen of prayer and study. Only perseverance and an earnest desire to serve God and man can lead to authentic priesthood.
Fighting against the temptations of the world and the devil, and especially our own weaknesses, to hold fast to prayer, is what we are all called to do. Once we have overcome the enemy in battle through prayer, we will merit the glory that God has in store for us in heaven.
The Russian Youth Meeting, an extension of the World Youth Day, will see 18 youth from Russia arriving at Lisbon at its commencement. A highlight of this meeting is a long-distance dialogue with Pope Francis, which will be broadcast.
Being a Catholic catechist is an enormous responsibility. But, it is a responsibility that will change your life in ways immeasurable, learning while teaching and drawing closer to Our Maker.
That good and evil exist in this world together is a reality. Instead of fixating on uprooting the evil in the world, we need to allow God’s will to unfold in its fullness and focus on uprooting the evil within us.
In his impatience, man attempts to root out evil altogether, forgetting that evil and good exist in the same space. But God waits patiently until the weeds can be removed without hurting the good crop, and the end result is the fulfilment of God’s plan for His kingdom.
The 3rd Faculty Development Programme, co-organised by the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP) and the University of Saint Joseph, Macao, was held with the aim of shaping higher education managers and administrative staff within the AUAP community to become more proficient in the internationalisation process of their institutions.
While vocal prayer is important as it involves our whole being participating in praying to God, meditation makes a more interior journey, relying on imagination, emotion and desire to be one with Him. Contemplation is a complete surrender to God under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
The Bayaka Pygmies, who are mainly Catholic, though living in relative peace with other ethnic groups, suffer from exploitation and poverty. Besides their social and economic upliftment, Fr. Michele Farina aims to find a way for some of the Bayaka youth to experience World Youth Day.