A PURPOSE UNVEILED – A Journey of Brokenness, Blessings and Rediscovery

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Fr Ian Dacayanan, CMF was ordained to the  Order of Presbyters on May 31, 2025, in Quezon City Philippines. His vocation story is a tapestry of faith, struggles, dedication, and the extraordinary power of divine calling that unveils the inner workings of a heart and soul committed to the path of religious missionary life. It was an inspirational story that will resonate on a profound level with individuals who feel a calling to dedicate their lives to serving God in the path of religious life and missionary priesthood. O Clarim asked him to reflect on his journey to his priestly ordination.

PENTECOST SUNDAY – The Gift of the Spirit and the Birth of God’s Holy People

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The community of disciples, together with the Apostles and the Virgin Mary, gathered in expectation. The Lord Jesus, the master and teacher they cherished had returned to His glory with the Father, completing His “Passover”—the transition from death to life and the fulfilment of His redemptive mission. His resurrection was not merely a triumph over death but a revelation of the eternal glory He possessed from the beginning, which He fully enjoyed with his return to His Father. Before His departure, He reassured His followers, saying “But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper/Comforter, will not come to you” (Jn 16:7). At first, this seemed a paradox. How could His leaving be good? Would their Teacher and Savior not be more valuable to them in His visible presence?  This mystery puzzled me for a long time, but understanding the connection between the Jewish Feasts of Passover and Pentecost allowed me to have a deeper understanding of God’s plan for salvation.

An Interview with Fr. Ramon Abadicio Manalo, SSP – “A Missionary Should Walk with the People…Sharing their Joys and Struggles”

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For more than five decades, Fr. Ramon Abadicio Manalo has walked the path of priesthood with unwavering dedication. A Filipino religious priest of the Society of St. Paul, his ministry has taken him, through different missions, and into the hearts of the faithful. On May 17, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Taipa celebrated his fifty-fifth sacerdotal anniversary with a solemn Mass, presided by Fr. Manalo himself, joined by the assistant parish priests, Fr. José Marques and Fr. Eduardo Aguero, in the presence of the parish priest, Fr. Domingos Un. The celebration continued with a joyful community lunch, where parishioners and clergy gathered to honor his lifelong service.  

VOICE FOR THE POOR, FIERCE ADVOCATE FOR JUSTICE – Macau Mourns the Death of Father Domingos Soares

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A Requiem Mass in memory of Father Domingos Soares was held on Thursday, May 22nd at the Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady. The well-beloved Timorese priest, who ministered in Macau for almost a decade, passed away on May, 16th, at the Guido Valadares National Hospital, in Díli, following a long-term illness. 

ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE PONTIFICAL MISSION SOCIETIES – The Apostolic Foundations of Missionary Cooperation

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Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle reminded the National Directors of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS), gathered in Rome for their annual General Assembly, that the experience witnessed by the first disciples of Jesus during the early Church continues to be the point of reference for all authentic missionary work and initiative.

A HUB DEDICATED TO SERVE WITH LOVE – Catholic Centre Reconstruction Project Celebrates Topping-Out Ceremony

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 The Catholic Centre Reconstruction Project in Macau reached a significant milestone with a topping-out ceremony, on Thursday 22 May 2025, marking the completion of the building’s exterior structure. The ceremony was presided over by Bishop Stephen Lee Bun-sang, Bishop of Macau, accompanied by Fr Joao Lau, Procurator of the Diocese, along with distinguished guests, project workers, and representatives from the main contractor, Companhia de Fomento Predial Sam Yau, Limitada.

SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD- YEAR C – Ascension of the Lord, a New Form of Closeness and Presence

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The Church celebrates the solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord this Thursday. In some places however, such as Macau, this date is not a holiday, hence the celebration is moved to the following Sunday. This dogma of the Catholic faith teaches that, forty days after His Resurrection, the physical manifestation of Jesus on Earth ends: He ascends to heaven and seated at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty.

HOPE AND OPTIMISM FOR THE NEW PONTIFF – Macau Rejoices at Election of Pope Leo XIV

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The election, a week ago, of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost to the Chair of Saint Peter opened the door to a new era in the history of the Catholic Church. In Macau, the Catholic community welcomes Pope Leo XIV with hope and optimism. The first Augustinian pope and the second from the Americas, the new pontiff is seen as the right choice to guide the Church through adversity and renew humanity’s trust in God’s love.