A colorful and exuberant festival of gratitude, Pahiyas plays a vital role in maintaining and representing Filipino identity in Macau.
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Battle of Macau’s 400th anniversary celebrations to commence with Mass on Festa de Sao Joao
The International Institute of Macau and several other local organizations join forces to celebrate the quatercentenary of the ‘Battle of Macau’, which coincides with the feast of Saint John the Baptist – the city’s patron saint – on June 24th. The commemoration of the historical event will continue with lectures, conferences and a cultural soirée after the initial thanksgiving Mass at the Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady.
Practical theology: Ricci Institute to discuss sustainability and business integrity
The Macau Ricci Institute has invited Hong Kong’s practical theologian Christine Lai to explain next Wednesday why integrity and sustainability go hand in hand in terms of good business practices.
Lai is the guest speaker at a digital forum that is the first of two initiatives to advance a better understanding of the values that the recently-instituted Deignan Award for Responsible Entrepreneurship will reward.
Flores de Mayo: Mary, Flowers and Filipino Camaraderie
Mary’s special month was even more so with the celebration of Flores de Mayo after the span of the pandemic. It was a beautiful occasion honouring Our Lady and facilitating the bonding of Filipinos.
More than the money: Elderly now convinced about Covid-19 jabs, says Caritas
Caritas Macau was one of eight associations and organizations recruited by the government to help with the vaccination drive aimed at senior citizens. To boost vaccination rates, the Macau Foundation grants a 250 pataca voucher to residents over 65 who have already received two shots of the Covid-19 jab. The Secretary General of Caritas claims that money is not, however, the reason why an increasing number of elderly are choosing to get vaccinated.
USJ’s new digital platform ‘Portuguese in Sight’ may be game changer for second language students
The University of Saint Joseph will launch on Monday its first digital platform aimed at Portuguese language learners. Christened Português à Vista, or Portuguese in Sight, it aspires to be a valuable resource for students studying Portuguese as a second language. Made in Macau and for Macau, the platform does not dismiss the importance of the Portuguese-speaking world.
Gaining momentum: Taipa’s Catholics feel the power of intercession
As children of God, we have the power of interceding for ourselves and others to have our needs met by God. This power of intercession has been harnessed exceedingly well by the Associação Piedosa do Escapulário do Carmo on the Taipa Island, already having prayed for the intentions of about 140 people.
Boas Notícias! Claretian Publications to launch Portuguese version of “Children’s Daily Word”
The Macau subsidiary of the Claretian Publications will publish, starting from next year, the Portuguese version of Children’s Daily Word. The book will be sold in Macau and distributed in several other Portuguese-speaking regions.
An experience of grace: First Communicants and Confirmands Experience the joy of Confession
Children who will be receiving First Holy Communion had their maiden experience of the soul-cleansing sacrament of Confession. The sacrament, which was also administered to confirmands, should be one that every Catholic frequents regularly in order to grow spiritually.
Helping hands: Caritas Macau to coordinate govt’s 8.6 million pataca food assistance program for 1,500 citizens
Caritas Macau has the responsibility of a new short-term food assistance program devised by the government to aid unemployed Macau residents who have exhausted all other support modalities. Applications opened this week.