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.
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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.
FOUNDATION OF HOPE IS THE DESIRE AND THE PROMISE OF GOD
No man can of himself even attempt to reach God. It is the grace of God that he has created man as an embodiment of desire for God; desire for God which must become the theological virtue of hope to attain the Divine One.
Festa de’ Noantri: A chance to relive the fervor of the Catholic faith and devotion to Mary
Once seen as an opportunity to gain adherence to one’s faith and loved ones, the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, as celebrated in Trastevere, no longer has the same impact as in bygone days. It would serve our Catholic Faith well if this and other feasts were revived to the splendor of yore.
There is place in Macau for everyone in the world: Sister Maria Lúcia Fonseca
Nine years were time enough to put together a choir and write songs based on Holy Scriptures, and more importantly – to breathe new life into the catechesis of Our Lady of Carmel parish and help reawaken the Lusophone Catholic community of Taipa Island. Almost a decade after she first came to Macau, Sister Maria Lúcia Fonseca returned permanently to Portugal due to ongoing health issues. Before her farewell to Macau, O Clarim spoke with the Franciscan Missionary about the beauty of faith and the challenges she encountered in Macau.
Let Marthas be Marthas and Marys be Marys
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.
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…