Appreciating who we are, as God created us, is crucial to living a life of serenity. Envy is an insidious poison that can corrupt and not let us live our lives as our authentic selves.
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Martha and Mary, finally reconciled
The story of Martha and Mary serves as a perfect reflection of how we tend to become trapped in the cares of this world which, while important, should not eliminate the presence of God in our lives. Only the contemplation of God and maintaining a balance of prayer and worldly duties can allow us the experience of the true peace that Christ offers us.
BITE-SIZE THEOLOGY (185): What’s the difference between sanctifying grace and actual grace?
To understand the difference between sanctifying grace and actual grace, let us imagine a seed that we plant on the ground…
“In times of stress, contemplation can be the answer”
The Macau Ricci Institute (MRI) will promote a new online session of its Contemplation and Leadership workshop on July 19th, at a time when the Special Administrative Region continues battling its worst Covid-19 outbreak. The initiative, Fr. Stephan Rothlin claims, can help the participants to cope more creatively with the consequences of the epidemic breakout.
Catholic Diocese of Macau postpones summer program, may opt out of World Youth Day
The Catholic Diocese of Macau postponed its summer program to August due to the current Covid-19 outbreak, but the Diocesan Youth Commission does not exclude the possibility of canceling the initiative. Macau’s participation in next year’s World Youth Day is also shrouded in doubt.
Amidst the Covid crisis, the Church is still at prayer!
Covid-19, much like any other catastrophe, must be seen as an opportunity to grow closer to God. As Catholics, we must fully believe and accept this, continuing and enhancing our prayer life against all odds.
The Loss of the Inheritance of Eternal Life
When religious beliefs and rituals, and other ideologies rob us of our innate humanity, it is time to re-evaluate their purpose and goal. The parable of the Good Samaritan is a splendid example of how we should not judge people based on their origins and that serving our neighbor in need comes before superficial, even pretentious, religious rites.
Realizing infinite love only through communion with God
Perfect love is unachievable in our fallen human state. Nor can we hope to love our neighbor as God wishes us to without grace. By choosing God first and immersing ourselves in his love, we can attain some level of perfection in our love here on earth.
BITE-SIZE THEOLOGY (184): What is grace?
Rev José Mario O Mandíajmom.honlam.org We have seen that the aim of the moral law is not only to show us how to be “nice” and “decent” people. It shows us the way to holiness. Holiness, however, requires an input…
The Good Samaritans of Our Times
In the Catholic Church, martyrs will always have a special honor bestowed on them. But the Church does not forget the sacrifices of those that suffer a white martyrdom in the course of their lives, dealing with less dramatic situations that test our faith nonetheless.