Apparently, the reason that led the Provincial Manuel Rodrigues to call João de Brito was the simple desire to provide some rest for the missionary. But later, Rodrigues decided to send him to Europe as a proxy.
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WHO IS STILL TALKING OF THE NOVISSIMA?
Many people in recent decades have observed the absence in preaching and catechesis of the theme concerning the Quattuor Novissima, or Four Last Things, namely Death, Judgment, Hell and Heaven.
Consecration of Russia and Ukraine, and the Fatima Message
Pope Francis’ consecration of Ukraine and Russia may yet usher in a much-needed era of peace promised by the Blessed Virgin at Fatima.
Before the mystery of the Incarnate Word
The Universal Church celebrates today, the 25th of March, as the solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. The Diocese of Macau together with PEAM (Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Movement) has organised for this day, in the Se Cathedral, 24 hours of Eucharistic Adoration.
An embrace can change the world
During this week of Lent, let us gladly receive the Father’s embrace for each one of us, perhaps through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, rejoicing in the fact that we were dead and have come to life; we were lost and we have been found.
BITE-SIZE THEOLOGY (169): Does commitment take away freedom?
Life is a journey and in any journey, one encounters crossroads where choices have to be made. Once we stop making choices, we get stuck in one place. We stagnate. Only when we decide can we move on.
HEROES OF THE CATHOLIC FAITH IN THE EAST: Brito and companions escape near dead (8)
It should also be noted that we can also attest to the efficiency of his apostolic work: a simple word would have freed his companions from those torments, but they, firm in the Faith, endured everything in the company of their master without denying the religion to which they had selflessly adhered.
Why the liturgical vigil?
The “fast”, the “vigil” and the “feast” are three intrinsically related elements in the oldest liturgical tradition of the Church. The crisis of even one of these passages greatly damages the symbolic strength and spiritual efficacy of Christian life and witness.
The Providential Consecration of Ukraine and Russia
While popes in the past have performed the consecration stipulated by Our Lady at Fatima to varying degrees, Pope Francis’ forthcoming consecration comes the closest to meeting the specifics of the Blessed Mother’s request and may prove fortuitous.
To scapegoat or to convert: the Lenten choice
We all need someone to blame when something goes wrong in the world: a “villain” to be held accountable for the tragedies we see in the news. This villain can either be a person or sometimes even an entire group of people.