The divide between North Korea and South Korea has been one of economic, social and political disparity. While there are some positive signs toward the bridging of this separation, continued prayers for the same are the need of the hour.
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Making peace with the taboo topic of death
The auditorium of the new Diocesan Centre at Rua Formosa hosted last month a talk about death, bereavement and grief. The event was promoted by the Diocesan Commission for Life, and it featured K C Leung – a well-renowned family therapist and marriage counsellor from neighbouring Hong Kong – as the guest speaker.
Vocation is a call to true freedom
Answering the call to one’s vocation is indeed answering the call to embrace true freedom. Jesus challenges us to hold His commands above all else, including familial ties and demands. In carrying our cross willingly, we find easiest the path to the Kingdom.
Whoever has a big heart is not content with a small house
Becoming followers of Christ has a heavy relational price to pay – the severing of familial ties and being excluded from social and economic support. More than this, we are called to give up our lives for Christ. Therefore, those who have made a particular decision to follow Christ, giving up family and financial security, must receive assistance to the fullest extent possible.
BITE-SIZE THEOLOGY (229): What did Jesus teach us about prayer?
Jesus’ life in the Gospels guides us how to pray always with a true conversion of heart, in faith, obedience and awareness. Christ exhorts us to pray without ceasing, with humility, and to always ask the Father in His name.
FROM RELUCTANCE TO FIDELITY: Experiencing love in its truest form
Not every religious vocation follows the same route. Some take longer than others to answer the call. Some are more prepared than others. The beauty of God’s love is that He is always there to meet us and guide us patiently and gently toward His mission for us.
Letter to Fr L: St. Joseph- Patron of Husbands
Saint Joseph the carpenter achieved his sanctity by being obedient to God’s will and doing his duties as husband and father with true dedication. He is a model for every Catholic husband and father, inspiring holiness through simplicity and the ordinary.
Focolare Movement visits the Asian continent
Focolare president Margaret Karram upheld the organisation’s ideal of promoting brotherhood among all faiths through dialogue and thus achieving peace. She also referred to Asia as the continent of hope during her visit to the continent.
3. FOLLOWING CHRIST TODAY: IMPLICATIONS
Following Christ denotes discipleship that is evinced by belief in Him and love of neighbor as for self. Renewed in the Holy Spirit, we now live in Christ and speak through Him.
A Vocation to Serve God in Media Apostolate
Putting It All Together: The Efficient Editor of ‘O Clarim’ Chinese Edition Fr Leonard E Dollentas In the world of Chinese-language news media, there are many talented editors who work tirelessly to ensure that the information presented to readers is…