– Rev José Mario O. Mandía When we are introduced to the Catechism, we are taught that it consists of four parts: creed, commandments, sacraments and prayer. But if we examine closely these four parts, we will see that they…
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A JUDGMENT THAT SAVES – 1st December 2019, 1st Week Of Advent, A
MATTHEW 24:37-44 – Fr Fernando Armellini SCJ Claretian Publications Macau One principle we should always keep in mind: the gospel is, by its nature, good news, the message of joy and hope. Let us recall the context in which today’s…
FROM THE BOOK OF PSALMS TO THE RESPONSORIAL PSALM (3) – Saint Athanasius’ Letter to Marcellinus
– Aurelio Porfiri We have observed how the life of Jesus and of the first disciples was filled with the singing of the Psalms, and indeed the Psalms formed an important part of their worship to God in the Temple…
SAINT PAUL OUTSIDE THE WALLS – The memory of Saint Paul
– Anastasios One of the most influential Christian minds for the development of Christianity is Saint Paul. The feast of Saint Paul and Saint Peter are celebrated together on June 29, because they are together the pillar of our faith,…
THE REFRESHING POWER OF ZEAL – Enthusiasm, passion, fire
– FAUSTO GOMEZ OP During the 1960 USA electoral campaign to choose the Democrats’ candidate for President (which John F. Kennedy eventually won), there was Adlai Stevenson, the intellectual of the group. I heard this story from him. There are…
MIGDAL, ISRAEL – New Hospitality Project Opening in Hometown of Mary Magdala
– Tej Francis Email: tejfrancis@gmail.com (Magdala) A new hospitality project, part of the Magdala project, which uncovered the ancient first century remains of what is believed to be Mary Magdalene´s hometown, will soon open its doors this upcoming November. The…
TEN COMMANDMENTS – it’s for everyone!
– Corrado Gnerre Before Christmas, I happened to see the commentary of the Ten Commandments on the television made by the famous Italian comedian Roberto Benigni. I must say I liked it. Of course, not everything was acceptable, but I…
BITE-SIZE THEOLOGY (57) – Is there a difference between the historical Jesus and the Christ of faith?
José Mario O. Mandía – Rev José Mario O. Mandía The story of the fall of our first parents is bad news. But God will never let evil triumph over good. Right away, He pledged to remedy the evil caused…
A CROSS FOR A THRONE – 24th November 2019, 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time – C
Luke 23:35-43 – Fr Fernando Armellini SCJ Claretian Publications, Macau The second thief is the only one who recognizes in Jesus the expected king: “Jesus, remember me when you enter into your kingdom.” He calls him by name. He considers…
FROM THE BOOK OF PSALMS TO THE RESPONSORIAL PSALM (2) – Jesus and the Psalms
– Aurelio Porfiri When we think of the Psalms, we may think of them or refer to them as events happening in the Old Testament. But we should remember that throughout the Old Testament there is a promise to the…