Emphasizing the importance of human connection in the world of AI: a reflection
In this era, technology has become deeply ‘engaged’ with occupying a big portion of our everyday activities
Feast of the Annunciation: Why is it not celebrated on March 25 this year?
Normally, the Church celebrates the feast of the Annunciation of the Lord every Mar 25. It commemorates the archangel Gabriel’s announcement to the Virgin Mary of her divine maternity. Why has the feast been postponed to Apr 8 this year?
DAILY READINGS
Mar 29 2024
Good Friday
FEATURE
Trusting in God brings Japanese psychiatrist back from the brink
Takanori Sakakura, who chose St Luke, a physician, as his baptismal name, says this trust has eased the ‘difficulties in living’
Beating cancer helps Buddhist woman find faith
After two years of pain and failed treatments, Ruwani Mudalige said she had ‘a dream of Christ’ in 2019
STORY: No Excuses
Vatican Media presents a story by Dale Recinella, a former Wall Street finance lawyer who, along with his wife Susan, acts as a chaplain for death row prisoners in Florida
NEWS
Paroki St Catherine Inanam tidak mahu umat migran rasa terpinggir
Komuniti migran dan perantau yang tinggal di sini yang kebanyakannya berasal dari Indonesia, tidak berasa terpinggir kerana Gereja tempatan sentiasa mengadakan program untuk
Rekoleksi Prapaskah Kerasulan Wanita Katolik
Bersempena sambutan Hari Wanita Sedunia, Kerasulan Wanita Katolik peringkat Paroki Katedral St Mary telah mengadakan rekoleksi Prapaskah
Making history – Inaugural AGM of the DPC of St Joseph’s Miri Diocese
Saturday Feb 3, 2024 was a historic day in the Diocese of Miri when over 40 representatives, led by Bishop Richard Ng, convened in St Francis Centre, Miri for
Rekoleksi tim pelayanan belia Kota Belud
Rekoleksi Tim Pelayanan Belia Paroki, Zon dan Chapel anjuran Tim Pelayanan Belia Paroki (TPBP) St Edmund diadakan di Losok Kadamaian Chalet, Kota Belud
Recollection for Holy Week in Sandakan
Fr Raymond Lee of St Mary’s Cathedral, Sandakan engaged with the parishioners and brought them for a journey through the Holy Week
A prayer of thanksgiving amidst suffering
The Kuching Archdiocesan Pastoral Council (APC), in collaboration with St Joseph’s Cathedral, organised a “Mass for Anointing of the Sick” on the evening of
Minor basilica’s commitment to recycling
Basilica of St Anne is poised to celebrate a significant milestone in 2025 as its recycling programme reaches its 25th anniversary
Malaysia’s Catholic school turns co-ed amid student shortage
Saint Paul’s Institution has welcomed 10 female students for the first time in its 125-year history
ASIA | WORLD
Sri Lanka beefs up security at churches ahead of Good Friday
Comprehensive plan involving police, army, and air force chalked out to enable Christians attend church services without fear
圣周里默想基督苦难的5种方法
圣亚丰索曾说:“为了能使灵魂完全地成圣,没有比时常默想基督苦难更有帮助的了。”
庆圣周,得大赦
“大赦是在罪过已蒙赦免后,因罪过而当受的暂罚,也在天主前获得宽赦。按照指定的条件,准备妥当的信友,通过教会的行动,获得暂罚的赦免。”
VATICAN
Pope at Audience: Patience offers convincing witness to Christ’s love
During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis calls on the faithful to imitate Christ’s patience, saying this virtue offers one of the most convincing
Pope Francis writing meditations for Good Friday Way of the Cross
This year, Pope Francis is writing his own Via Crucis’ meditations for the Way of the Cross this Good Friday at Rome’s iconic Colosseum, the Vatican announces
Pope Francis’ schedule released for pastoral visit to Venice
The Vatican releases the programme for Pope Francis’ pastoral visit to the Italian city of Venice, on April 28, to explore the Holy See Pavilion of the Venice Art Biennale
OPINION
From ‘Why did Jesus die?’ to ‘Why was Jesus killed?’
A young mother who was quite disturbed by the seemingly weird ‘theological’ questions of her seven-year-old son once told me this story
Diakonia
Let me share three points. Firstly, about the Diaconate. Secondly, about the timing of this ordination; the Solemnity of St Joseph. And thirdly, about prayer and discernment as essential in your ministry.
When faith stirs up hope
When the Christian faith becomes increasingly difficult to live by, when challenges become as overwhelming as sweat and blood blurring one’s vision, the temptation grows stronger for us Christians to
STATEMENT
Banns of Sacerdotal Ordination
His Grace Most Reverend Archbishop John Wong Soo Kau, DD of Kota Kinabalu has agreed to ordain Deacon Nalerin Erone Bin Nahfirin, SJ to the Sacred Order of Presbyter