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The Trappistines: Powerhouse of prayer, lungs of the church

October 28, 2022October 28, 2022 adminLocal

Nestled on the hills of Penha, the Monastery of Our Lady Star of Hope is one of the youngest houses of the order in the Asia region. At present, there are 10 sisters mostly from all over Asia. In relative simplicity, silence, and a life hidden from dominant culture, they balance the practices of prayer, reading and work. Their deep inner lives, distinct daily rhythms, and shared spiritual journey become a continuous prayer of life — to God, for people who ask for their prayers and for the world.

‘Fátima seers’ relics in Macau will draw Catholic pilgrims from mainland China’

October 22, 2022October 22, 2022 adminFaith & Life, Local

First, it was the Church of Our Lady of Fátima, then the Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady. The Bishop of Macau, D. Stephen Lee Bun-sang, presided over the installation ceremony of a set of relics of Saint Jacinta and Saint Francisco Marto on October 13th. The sacred objects – fragments of the coffins in which the seers of Fátima were buried – were brought to Macau by Carlos Anok Cabral. A member of the Brotherhood of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Fátima, Mr. Cabral visited Cova da Iria with the purpose of collecting a set of relics, returning to Macau with the same. A renowned Macanese chef, Carlos Cabral spoke with O Clarim about the way the process unfolded.

At symposium, experts say mutual understanding between China and the world is of critical importance

October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 adminLocal, World

The Macau Ricci Institute organized its annual symposium late last week. The event was held once again exclusively in a digital format, and it addressed the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic had on the relationship between China and the rest of the world.

Lisbon calling: Catholic Diocese of Macau prepares to engage in World Youth Day 2023

October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 adminLocal, World

Diocesan Youth Commission Deputy Director Tammy Chio is currently in Portugal to attend a preparatory meeting convened by the organizing committee of next year’s World Youth Day. Macau’s participation in the event, which takes place in Lisbon from 1st to 6th August 2023, seems to be well underway. A final decision, nonetheless, should be announced next summer. The last word remains with the Macau government and the anti-Covid policies still in place.

‘Gathering for Communion under the Bright Moon’: Mooncake Project raises MOP 145,155 for integrated education and SEN students

October 16, 2022October 16, 2022 adminLocal

Our Lady of Carmel Church organized a charity Mooncake Project, promoting concern for integrated education and children in need. The design of the mooncake box has the word “communion” on it to indicate that SEN students are accepted and welcomed in the environment of inclusive education.

‘Dream and pursue your goals’: Bishop Lee tells Macau’s youngsters as Diocesan Youth Center seeks to be a beacon of holistic growth

October 14, 2022October 14, 2022 adminLocal

The new Diocesan Youth Center is focused on drawing youth to discover the best in themselves, develop it and offer it to the world. In doing so, they will also evolve in their spiritual life and learn to become better persons.

Macau releases postal stamps commemorating 400th anniversary of Penha Hill chapel

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 adminLocal

The Macau Post and Telecommunications Bureau launched on Sunday a set of stamps commemorating the 400th anniversary of the Chapel of Our Lady of Penha, on the suggestion of the Macau Catholic Culture Association. The new philatelic products were conceived by local designer Vai Chi Hang.

‘We can be better together’: On its open day today, Diocesan Youth Commission embraces Macau’s young of every faith

October 12, 2022October 12, 2022 adminLocal

The Diocesan Youth Commission will hold this Wednesday its very first open day with the aim of introducing the new Diocesan Youth Centre to Macau’s population. The Commission wants the facilities, located at Rua Formosa, to become a reference point for the Special Administrative Region’s younger generations.

Macau’s Our Lady of Fatima parishioners get a feast day gift as relics of saints Jacinta and Francisco Marto adorn altar

October 11, 2022October 11, 2022 adminFaith & Life, Local

This year the feast of Our Lady of Fátima, celebrated this Sunday in Macau’s northernmost parish, had a special flair to it. Located at a short distance away from Mainland China, the Church of Our Lady of Fátima became the first in the Diocese of Macau to display relics of Saint Jacinta and Saint Francisco Marto, two of the little shepherds who witnessed the Cova da Iria apparitions.

New Catechetical Year: Macau’s Sunday Schools set to prepare children for a journey through God’s plan

October 7, 2022October 6, 2022 adminLocal

In Macau’s largest parishes, catechesis classes will mobilize more than 100 children, O Clarim was told by the Diocesan Commission for Catechetical Formation. The number refers only to the Cantonese-speaking Catholic community. In the smaller Portuguese-speaking community, about 130 children – distributed by the Cathedral parish and by Our Lady of Carmel parish – will attend catechesis this year.