When we hear the word “justice,” we often think of what we ought to give to others. But the first “other” is God. The virtue of religion reminds us of our duty of justice towards God – our Creator, our Redeemer, and our Sanctifier.
Get set! Catholic Diocese of Macau to select 50 youngsters for World Youth Day in Portugal
The Catholic Diocese of Macau is preparing to send at least 50 youngsters to Portugal to take part in the 2023 edition of the World Youth Day. The easing of the pandemic-related restrictions decreed by the local authorities, earlier this month, eliminates the requirement of a mandatory quarantine in a designated hotel – one of the aspects that worried the Diocesan curia the most.
GOODBYE POPE BENEDICT XVI – WITH PRAYERFUL GRATITUDE
Most people would agree that his legacy is his theology as Joseph Ratzinger and the magisterium as Pope Benedict XVI: his clear and profound teaching on faith and morals.
Job losses in pandemic: Catholics, Buddhists team up to offer a ‘Mother’s Meal’ to Macau’s most affected
It’s not a one-of-a-kind initiative, but it’s always a good example of a commendable cooperation. The Claretian community of Macau and a Buddhist meditation centre based in Saint Lawrence parish joined forces and organized a food distribution drive in December. The action benefited around 100 non-resident workers that were temporarily laid off by their employers.
DEATH OF POPE EMERITUS BENEDICT (16 April 1927 – 31 December 2022): His Official Biography
Following the announcement of the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Saturday at the age of 95, O Clarim takes a look at his life and his long years of service in the Lord’s vineyard.
Chancery Notice – Obituary
The Church in China held a special place in the heart of Pope Benedict. He visited the Diocese of Macau when he was Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Bishop Stephen Lee asks the faithful to offer prayers in suffrage for the soul of our beloved Shepherd Pope Benedict.
Press Release – Obituary Notice
On behalf of all the faithful of the Diocese of Macau, Bishop Stephen Lee expresses our gratefulness to our late Holy Father for his pastoral care and exemplary service to the Church.
The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God
Mary did not have a complete picture of the mission she had undertaken. She was progressively growing into that realization. She marvels at what Simeon said about the child. She is almost taken by surprise. She was amazed before God’s works, as were the apostles and all the people.
THE HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH
Within the lovely Season of Christmas and around the Crib, we venerate the Holy Family. Bowing or kneeling before the Crib, we learn the lessons of genuine family life, the need of silence and of a dignified work. Above all, we learn the perennial lesson of love: we are loved and we love.
Faith and family: Celebrate the true essence of Christmas
Family, memory, togetherness, introspection and communion with Jesus Christ, the Son of God made Man. Christmas means different things to different people, but to four local Catholics, family and faith are the real reasons one should celebrate. It is the moment to look within and improve ourselves, to open our heart to the mystery of the Nativity of Christ.