Guys, it’s all on the script Rev José Mario O Mandía From chapter 24 of Saint Luke’s Gospel: “That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each…
What prompted the crowd so readily to believe Peter?
Sunday Reflection – 19th April 2015 Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 1 John 2:1-5 Luke 24:35-48 May Tam Fountain of Love and Life One thing that always bewilders me is the total contrasting attitude of the people who, some fifty days ago…
Easter, time for forgiveness
April 19, 2015 – Third Sunday Of Easter Acts 3:13-15,17-19 1 John 2:1-5 Luke 24:35-48 Fr Fernando Torres, CMF Claretian Publications There is an recurring idea running through the three readings this Sunday: the forgiveness of sins. It is a…
D. José da Costa Nunes: a Bishop born to win
Pedro Daniel Oliveira pedrodanielhk@hotmail.com The book “Nascido para Vencer: D. José da Costa Nunes, Bispo de Macau, Patriarca das Índias, Cardeal (1880-1976) (“Born to Win: D. José da Costa Nunes, Bishop of Macau, Patriarch of the Indies, Cardinal”) was released…
A Unique Family Experience
Seder Meal Ross Belle Balatbat We had a unique family festivity in the Pastoral Center for Filipino Migrants on the celebration of the Paschal Seder Meal. Last March 29th was the third time we were all gathered “as a family…
Is he influential in the world?
Opinion Pedro Daniel Oliveira pedrodanielhk@hotmail.com My initial reactions were both of surprise and amazement to learn that the name of activist Joshua Wong has made the top-10 of the most influential leaders in the world on the recent list compiled…
The Catholic Church And The Death Penalty Today
Fausto Gomez Berlana, OP Capital punishment is growingly considered in contemporary society as a crime against the inalienable right to life of every individual. Certainly, the number of countries that still have the death penalty in their penal codes is…
Duarte de Sande, SJ – The Multicultural Agent (Part 1)
Great Figures of the Missionary Work Joaquim Magalhães de Castro Since the days of elementary school, we, the Portuguese, have come to associate the city of Guimarães to the figure of king Dom Afonso Henriques and the nation’s origin. This…
Love captures the heart of everyone
A letter from South Sudan Rev. Matthias Christian Dear friends, The Church solemnly celebrates the pinnacle of the life of Jesus Christ, that is, his death and resurrection. This is the center of our faith. I had already reflected upon…
Why Christianity matters
David Cameron’s Easter Message to Christians David Cameron British Prime Minister and Leader of the Conservative Party In an exclusive piece for Premier Christianity magazine this Easter, Prime Minister David Cameron speaks up on the significance of the Christian faith.…