The extraordinary story of our salvation that is the Holy Week celebrated by Catholics everywhere, reminds us that Catholicism is not a religion of passivity, but of active sacrifice.
1,000 questions: The Poor Uncover a Side to the Pope yet Unseen
Pope Francis candidly answers questions in the new book ‘Des pauvres au Pape, du Pape au monde’, allowing a glimpse into the complex life he has lived, with the utmost simplicity.
The Significance of Reliquaries
The saints, in particular the martyrs, shared the sacrifice of their lives with Christ – they are victims in union with the divine Victim. For this reason, it is more than ever fitting that their sepulcher be in proximity to the altar.
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.
The Good News amid the Bad: Philippine Churches Resume Normal Masses
Although enthused by the resumption of normal Masses in Philippine parishes, the faithful grapple with the positives and the negatives of Covid protocol and the experiencing of living the “new normal”.
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.
The prayer that leads us to the imitation of Christ
As we enter the month of April, we are proffered a glimpse of the arrival of Easter. A time that calls for a deepening of our spiritual life. To that end, we have turned to the prayer given by Jesus: the Our Father, under the guidance of Dr. Scott Hahn.
Cathedral to celebrate Choral Vespers worship service today
The Diocesan Choir of Macau and the Cathedral Schola choir will take part in a Choral Vespers worship service this Saturday. Free of charge, the meeting is an opportunity to experience sacred music, scripture readings and prayer. The service takes place at the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, starting from 7 pm.
BITE-SIZE THEOLOGY (170): What is that one single thing that we all necessarily long for?
We have affirmed that man has the power to make informed and intelligent choices – that he is free. St Thomas teaches us, however, that there is one thing in life which we are not free to choose or to reject, something that we necessarily long for.