O Clarim presents a five-part series this Lent, authored by Fr. Fausto Gomez OP. In the fourth article of this series, Fr Gomez writes that the journey of Lent calls us to embrace self-denial, detachment, and the carrying of our crosses daily. Through fasting, asceticism, and simplicity, we seek spiritual growth and closeness to God. By following Christ’s example, we find true happiness and fulfilment in love and service to others.
Caecilius Cyprianus Thascius was the second African theologian after Tertullian and greatly influenced by the latter. Cyprian was the first African bishop to suffer martyrdom (258 AD).
O Clarim presents a five-part series this Lent, authored by Fr. Fausto Gomez OP. In the third article of this series, Fr Gomez writes that in a world where sin is often denied and God forgotten, Lent calls us to confront the darkness within ourselves. Sin disrupts our relationship with God and others, leading to disharmony and unhappiness. As we journey through Lent, let us turn away from sin and embrace love.
Tertullian makes a great contribution to theological thought. He is the first writer in Latin who used the term ‘Trinity’ (Latin: Trinitas) and also introduced the doctrine of ‘three Persons’ in ‘one Substance’.
The passage today includes what is known as the golden verse in the Bible. The whole plan of redemption is summed up in John 3:16—God so loved the world as to give up his son to redeem humanity, to give us eternal life!
It is only in the absence of priests that we are able to fathom the vital role that they play in our salvation. As human and weak as they are, they are still indomitable instruments of God’s grace. It is our duty as lay Catholics to sacrifice and pray for them.
O Clarim presents a five-part series this Lent, authored by Fr. Fausto Gomez OP. In the second article of this series, Fr Gomez writes that Lent emphasizes penance through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. The Church Fathers stress the importance of these practices, especially prayer for the poor. Fasting must be accompanied by almsgiving to be meaningful, and almsgiving is considered an act of justice and charity. Charity, especially during Lent, covers a multitude of sins and embodies all virtues.
The story of Saint Hippolytus reminds us to be wary of the dangers of human pride, but it also shows us how humility and God’s grace can win in the end.
The Dehonian mission has made significant contributions to the dioceses of Macau and Hong Kong. Fr. Carlos Luis Suarez Codorniu, SCJ, General Superior of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonians), recently visited Macau and spoke to O Clarim about the church’s role in these regions, the contributions of the Dehonian congregation, and their future aspirations.
This reflection explores Jesus’s cleansing of the temple during Passover, emphasizing its symbolic significance and connection to the sanctity of the human body. We will also look at the parallel concepts of the temple and body in various religious traditions and Jesus’s caution regarding those who seek miracles. Ultimately, it calls us to deepen our faith beyond seeking wonders and embrace the values of love, compassion, forgiveness, and mercy inherent in the Kingdom of God.
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