History is a discipline in which the political, philosophical, and religious opinions of historians very often influence their conclusions more than the historical data. Objectivity in the study of Jesus of Nazareth is extremely rare.
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Pandemic restrictions: No Palm Sunday procession this year in Macau
The faithful are requested to arrive at the church at least ten minutes before the Eucharistic celebration, so that they may receive the palm leaves, and they may be blessed by the priest right at the beginning of the Mass.
Reviving musical heritage: Saint Pius X Academy offers pipe organ course for advanced piano students
With the hope of creating a community of organists to serve the Diocese of Macau, Saint Pius X Music Academy will be offering, for the first time ever, a certification course in playing the pipe organ, one of the most complex musical instruments ever created. Mrs. Basilla Sam, the director of the Academy talks to O Clarim about the course.
Cathedral parish to host Easter retreat
Holy Week is for millions of Catholics worldwide a time for seclusion and reflection, and Macau is no exception. The Cathedral parish will once again organize a spiritual retreat as well as initiatives to help the younger generations better understand the mystery of the Resurrection during this Lenten season of prayer and spiritual enlightenment.
Ricci Institute workshop: Transform yourself through silence, contemplation
Inspired by the personal transformation of Saint Ignatius of Loyola 500 years ago, the Macau Ricci Institute is once again promoting contemplative meditation workshops. The second session will take place on April 27th.
Caritas launches campaign to help Ukrainian refugees
Earlier this month, Caritas Macau launched a fundraising campaign with the aim of supporting populations that were forcibly displaced by the conflict in Ukraine. The donations should strengthen Caritas’ response capacity in Ukraine and in neighboring countries. More than three million Ukrainian refugees have fled their home country.
Fátima parish to launch support service for children with educational needs
The idea is not exactly new but should gain institutional recognition in the near future.
New book tells the story of Saint Joseph’s Diocesan School
Saint Joseph’s Diocesan School celebrated its 91st anniversary last week, unveiling a new book that tells us how the educational institution evolved ever since it was founded. Authored by three of the directors of the Diocesan School, the book was launched last Friday at Fatima Centenary Auditorium on the campus that Saint Joseph’s Diocesan School (6th School) shares with the University of Saint Joseph on Ilha Verde.
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.
Solidarity across the Sea: A Mass in Macau for COVID-Struck Hong Kong
The solidarity Mass offered by the Cathedral English-speaking community in Macau assuages the grief of the COVID-embattled Hong Kong residents, inspiring hope and courage in a time of desolation