In these troubling times, faith and religiosity abound in the Taipa parish of Our Lady of Carmel as people young and old desire Baptism and First Communion, with a fervent inclination toward spiritual growth
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FORTITUDE: A VITAL VIRTUE FOR OUR TIMES
Christian fortitude is different from secular courage in that it is firmly ensconced in faith and trust in the resurrected Christ. Only Christian fortitude has the capacity to counter evil and bring good from it through patient acceptance and the ability to forgive.
Heroes of the Catholic Faith in the East: Brito preaches the Gospel to the Gentiles – 12
For about a year, Brito traveled through the country he knew so well, and was able to see his friends again before leaving for his final mission. Once again among the Indians, the missionary had found happiness, as he himself recognized in a letter dated April 20, 1692.
A lesson from Ukraine: Don’t let anger destroy us from the inside!
President Zelensky’s call to his fellow Ukrainians to eschew the soul-decimating effects of hatred, should be a call every person, especially Christians, must adopt as a rule of life.
EVERYTHING WAS CREATED FOR HOLINESS
As Christians, we can give God what is due to him only by striving for holiness, using every means possible and every situation with which we are faced, however insignificant they may appear to be.
Revisiting the Original Experience: Faithfulness to Christ and His Mission
Reliving our first euphoric encounter with Christ is the means to draw back from the despondency and despair with which the Evil One and the world attempt to derail our mission as Christians. Through the life of the Apostles, especially St Peter, we see that continually keeping in mind that initial experience of Jesus is what keeps us firm and determined along our path.
BITE-SIZE THEOLOGY (174): Can you explain more about what “Divine Positive Law” is?
“…while being holy, spiritual, and good, the Old Law was still imperfect because in itself it did not give the strength and the grace of the Spirit for its observance.” Man had to wait for the Messiah who would hand down a law that included “the strength and the grace of the Spirit” as part of the “package.”
Throw Off The Shackles of Shame And Step Into New Life
Shame can deal a debilitating blow that can invalidate our very existence. Yes, Jesus defeated death, but Peter’s shame remained due to his betrayal of Our Lord. He felt unworthy to be one of Jesus’ disciples, let alone their leader. Peter is a perfect example. Jesus, therefore, not only offered His forgiveness to Peter, but also restored his identity, not only as “fisher of men,” but also as shepherd of the Church: “Tend my sheep, feed them!”
Reconnect: Catholics undertaking 500-year-old Ignatian exercises, spiritual retreats on the rise in Macau
Long-term spiritual retreats are increasingly sought after by local Catholics, leading the Macau Diocesan Retreat House to welcome three to five retreatants every month, in order to support those who intend to deepen their faith through silence and solitude.
Divine Mercy: Mankind’s Last Hope of Salvation
We celebrated the Feast of Divine Mercy three days ago. The second Sunday of Easter has been celebrated by the Church since April 2000 as Divine Mercy Sunday. In these times, more than ever, Our Lord’s call echoes throughout the world through St Faustina: “Mankind will not have peace until it turns with trust to My mercy” (Diary, 300).