Humility is a virtue quite rare in an era of self-worship and self-obsession. Let us not forget that we are mere creatures and that only through humility can we draw near to the one who created us.
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Marching On: Jesuits in Macau celebrate the closing of the Ignatian Year
The Jesuit community in Macau commemorated the end of the Ignatian Year with the celebration of a Solemn Mass. The Eucharistic celebration took place on July 31st, the feast day of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, and was presided over, albeit virtually, by Father Stephen Tong, the provincial of the Chinese province of the Society of Jesus.
The Question of Inheritance
We, as did the Jews of old, have much attachment to worldly goods. But what is material is fleeting, and no goods, not even an inheritance, can equal the eternal bliss of the Kingdom of God that we are offered.
The vocation of the business leader in times of economic crisis
In modern times, avarice has led entrepreneurs astray in undermining the value of the gift of wealth. Businesspersons must understand and accept that this wealth is not wholly our own but given to us so we may aid the underprivileged and better society.
Asking, searching, knocking: The “shameless audacity” of prayer
Humans are always looking for quick fixes, which inevitably leads to trouble. It is God, in His slow but steady approach, who teaches us to be patient, by not answering our prayers promptly and sending us trials that will purify us just as gold is purified in fire.
The Subversive Prayer
A prayer like the Our Father certainly challenged the age-old beliefs of the Jews. It also prompted a change in the way we approach prayer, in the sense that its transformative value is foremost in the eyes of the Church.
OUR HOLINESS IS THE WORK OF GOD
Virtue not built on God resonates with falsity that is encumbered with pride. Holiness is not about achieving perfection in virtue here on earth but about constantly fighting obstacles before it by allowing God’s will to be our guide.
LOVING THE POOR, A PRIORITY?
Many of us are enamored by the luxury of the world. As Catholics, we must make service to the poor a significant part of our lives. It would benefit us greatly to practice a certain amount of self-imposed asceticism to give aid to the poor.
A PIONEER OF THE LITURGICAL REFORM: MAURICE FESTUGIÈRE (1870-1950)
That Catholic liturgy must relate to the human species without negating the spiritual is the vital point of Festugière’s work. His name is among the most popular among the liturgists of our time, and it is not to be denied that some of his questions probably had to be asked in some way.
Philippine bishops to propose ‘personal prelature’ for Filipino migrants
Talks regarding bridging gaps of inequality and a proposal for a personal prelature for migrants of Filipino nationality working abroad dominate Philippine bishops’ discussions. The personal prelature, if approved, will be the second of its kind after Opus Dei.