We must necessarily work on our spiritual lives and not just attempt to improve the material aspect of our lives. In doing so, we will follow the Lord as He wants us to and transform the world as well.
Four grounds in the same heart
The Parable of the Sower helps us understand that we all go through various stages in our spiritual growth, where we may be unreceptive to the truth; then accept it for a while but not act on it because of persecution or the cares of the world; and, finally, when we open our hearts to God and accept His way wholeheartedly.
BITE-SIZE THEOLOGY (231): When and where can we pray?
We can communicate with God anywhere we are, although there are appropriate places for some forms of worship. While the Church gives us some instruction on when to pray, our prayer lives must continue ceaselessly, guided by the desire to unite with God and be obedient to His Word.
Sea Sunday celebrations
The life of a seafarer is a hard one. Only prayer can truly allow those who work at sea the ability to connect with heaven amidst the difficulties of life and seek spiritual and temporal graces.
The Macao Catholic Culture Association launches brand new video series ‘Cidade do Nome de Deus’
Cidade do Nome de Deus video series, which premiered on July 7, seeks to make the world aware of Macao’s unique Catholic World Heritage. The first episode featured the Ruins of St. Paul.
Resting in Christ
Rest is essential for every human being. Finding our rest in the Lord, in the Scriptures and the Eucharist, especially on the Sabbath, is a far more fulfilling and spiritually edifying experience than any purely human act of self-indulgence in the guise of respite.
‘Little,’ the only honorific title recognized in Heaven
It is only in humility that we can see God, we have the truest experience of the Father through Jesus. Let us not fall into the trap of prideful “wisdom” that will only lead to our spiritual ruination.
BITE-SIZE THEOLOGY (230): What are the forms of prayer?
As followers of Christ, we must bless the Lord, adore Him, offer thanksgiving and praise, as much as we petition Him, if not more. We must also intercede for others, especially those who have wronged us.
A month of prayers for the reconciliation of the Koreas
The divide between North Korea and South Korea has been one of economic, social and political disparity. While there are some positive signs toward the bridging of this separation, continued prayers for the same are the need of the hour.
Making peace with the taboo topic of death
The auditorium of the new Diocesan Centre at Rua Formosa hosted last month a talk about death, bereavement and grief. The event was promoted by the Diocesan Commission for Life, and it featured K C Leung – a well-renowned family therapist and marriage counsellor from neighbouring Hong Kong – as the guest speaker.