– Anastasios The Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, not far from the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano that we have mentioned earlier, is one of those churches which is rich in history and art. It is within the…
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A SENSE OF NOSTALGIA – Churchgoers long for Mass
– Fr Leonard Dollentas Macau’s often crowded streets, shopping areas, and parks had unexpectedly been quiet over the past days. The movement of locals and the big number of foreign workers have grounded to an almost complete halt as attention…
A SERIOUS AND FORGOTTEN SIN: PREMARITAL SEX
– Corrado Gnerre I am a married woman with older children. For years I have also been a catechist to the children of the parish. I think I can explain the doctrine well, but I am silent on the question…
BITE-SIZE THEOLOGY (67) – Was Jesus’ death just an unfortunate accident?
[圖片說明] Ecce Homo (1520), a painting by Netherland painter and draftsman Quentin Matsys, Doge’s Palace (Venice, Italy) – Rev José Mario O Mandía When we think of the passion and death of Jesus, we may think that it was an…
THE CHURCH CHRIST FOUNDED – Christianity from 1050-1200 A.D.
【圖片說明】The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Amiens is the largest of the three great Gothic cathedrals built in France during the Middle Ages. It remains the largest in France. – Joni Cheng The Church’s history from 1050 AD to…
FROM THE BOOK OF PSALMS TO THE RESPONSORIAL PSALM (12) – A dialogue within the word of God
TERRI SHARP from Pixabay – Aurelio Porfiri This journey in the world of the Psalms, is so enriching because of the many dimensions of it. There is one dimension I think is very important to keep always in mind: the…
SACRO CUORE IMMACOLATO DI MARIA – The long wanted church
– Anastasios Cities that have a great artistic and historical tradition are blessed with a great heritage of important churches, that are often at the center of the city’s history and are among the most important touristic attractions. But we…
I HAVE COME TO FULFILL THEM – 16th February 2020, 6th Sunday of the Year
MATTHEW 5:17-37 – Fernando Armellini SCJ Claretian Publications Macau Jesus was respectful of the laws and institutions of his people. However, he interpreted it in an original way. His point of reference was not the letter of the precept, but…
HUMAN SUFFERING AND GOD – Does God have his hands on the coronavirus?
Jasmin Yiu – Fr Leonard E Dollentas While waiting for my flight at the airport, there were also some Filipina ladies who, caught in the agony of waiting, started to chat among themselves. Despite the facemasks, the improvised summit became…
SANT’EUGENIO – From the heart of Pope Pacelli
– Anastasios There was a Pope in the past century who experienced great troubles during his Pontificate, at the time of the Second Worl’s War; this Pope was Pius XII, Eugenio Pacelli (1876-1958). On the occasion of the 25th anniversary…