Bishop Stephen Lee has made the following appointment, effective from 1st June 2022: Rev. Aidan Patrick Conroy, SDB, will retire from being the Chaplain to the English-speaking and Filipino faithful.
BITE-SIZE THEOLOGY (176): Is conscience the same as feeling guilty?
An important rule to keep in mind is that a person is obliged to obey his conscience when its judgment is certain (not merely holding an opinion or is doubtful) and when it commands or prohibits (not merely allows or suggests).
Caritas in Veritate in our world today
The sacrificial love of the Cross resulted in the Resurrection for Jesus. The same applies to us in a world where love has been denigrated to the status of just an emotional experience. We need to be ready and willing to practice charity in truth at whatever cost to bring back any semblance of peace and sanity to our world.
THE MYSTERY OF OUR CONSECRATION
The greatness of a man lies not in a multitude of achievements, even in God’s name, but in the union reached with God, traversing that difficult course especially with the theological virtue of hope. And faith buoyed by hope takes us toward the ultimate goal of charity, in comprehending the true role of Jesus as the Son of God, by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Our Lady of Fatima inspires devotion despite pandemic challenge
Despite the resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic in the People’s Republic of China and the replacement of the traditional procession of Our Lady of Fatima with a motorcade bound for Our Lady of Penha chapel in Macau, faith abounds among the Catholic congregation. The nine-day novena to Our Lady of Fatima being celebrated in Saint Dominic’s Church since last Wednesday continues to be a sign that although times have changed, the devotion that the Blessed Virgin of Fatima inspires remains the same.
The Blessing of Cardinal Tagle’s Chinese Roots
Cardinal Tagle makes no secret of his Chinese roots, which are evident through his words, written and spoken. This Chinese ancestry, in combination with his humble, affable demeanor, is expected to help the growing Church in Asia.
Heroes of the Catholic Faith in the East: The martyrdom of João de Brito – 13
After the Jesuit was arrested, his most faithful friends devised some escape plans, but João de Brito refused them.
New Master of Catholic Studies program aims to be an academic attraction
Despite still being under internal scrutiny, the University of Saint Joseph’s master’s degree in Catholic Studies is set to be offered starting from the fall of 2023. The University’s open day attracted about 70 people from different backgrounds and gave them access to information about the new master’s program.
Alberico Vitalini – An Embodiment of the Truly Catholic Artist
Alberico Vitalini is a musician whose artistry was embedded in his faith. The effect being that he not only produced wonderful liturgical music, he also represented his Catholicism with graciousness that belied the notion of the unpredictable artist.
True Vocation is Grounded Firmly in God
On the 59th World Day of Prayer for Vocations, three jubilarians – Bishop Emeritus Jose Lai, Fr Joao Lau and Fr Fausto Gomez – share the course of their own vocation to the priesthood and advise young people as to how they must prepare to answer the call and train oneself to faithfully follow the voice of God.