The parable of Lazarus and the rich man is a cautionary tale of how wealth can lead us away from the kingdom of heaven if we do not use it to serve humanity, following the Word of God.
USJ’s new leadership role is an opportunity to reposition itself internationally: Vice-Rector Barbosa
The University of Saint Joseph was elected to the Executive Secretariat of the Association of Southeast and East Asian Catholic Colleges and Universities at the most recent General Assembly of ASEACCU, which took place in Phnom Penh from 23rd to 27th August. The local Catholic university was represented at the meeting by Dean Stephen Morgan and by Professor Joseph Álvaro Barbosa. O Clarim spoke with the vice-rector about the challenges ahead.
BITE-SIZE THEOLOGY (191): What are the four principles of the Church’s teaching on society?
In Bite-Size Philosophy, we had taken up the four principles of the Church’s teaching on society: (1) the principle of the dignity of the human person (BSP 54), (2) the principle of the common good (BSP 73), (3) the principle of subsidiarity (BSP 74), and (4) the principle of solidarity (BSP 75). Here’s a brief review.
A record response: Over two dozen candidates sign up at GELMac’s recruitment rally in two days
On October 1, the Catholic Scouts Group will resume its activities after the summer break and kick-start a new year in which GELMac will seek to innovate while strengthening its connection to the community.
Delayed by Covid but firmly in sight, Battle of Macau’s quadricentennial to be celebrated on Sept 24
The International Institute of Macau will commemorate on Saturday, September 24th, the quadricentennial of the Battle of Macau that took place on June 24th, 1622. Originally scheduled to be celebrated on June 24th, the feast day of Saint John the Baptist, the patron saint of the city, the ceremony was cancelled due to the worst-ever outbreak of Covid-19 recorded in Macau.
Challenging times ahead: Almost 3,000 apply for aid at Caritas’ food bank, and the numbers may climb higher
The number of local residents facing food insecurity will probably increase until the end of the year, Secretary-General of Caritas Paul Pun tells O Clarim. The Catholic relief organization was chosen by the Social Welfare Bureau to manage the only public food bank in Macau.
THE NATURE AND KINDS OF PRAYER (# 2)
The uniqueness of Catholic prayer is that apart from always being an intimate dialogue with God, not only do we have different types of prayer, we also lean heavily on the saints and especially the Blessed Mother to direct our intentions to the Holy Trinity.
Administrators Only, Not Owners
Money is useful only in that it is beneficial in building lasting relationships, relationships that bring about the betterment of humanity and draw us closer to God.
A Colorful Meet: Art meets Faith and Hope at the Diocesan Center this Saturday
The Diocesan Youth Commission invited young people, aged 14 to 35, to bring color and life to a new mural, located on the basketball court of the new Diocesan Center on Rua Formosa. The artwork will be completed this Saturday, almost two months after an online brainstorming session decided the contents of the mural.
From dishonesty to solidarity: The journey of transformation of the shrewd manager
As Christians, we are called to use our wealth wisely for the benefit of our fellow man and to put morality and ethics before profit to avoid becoming exploitative.