During the general audience the Pope turned his attention to the written works and doctrine of St. Bonaventure of Bagnoregio who explained the uniqueness and continuity of the Church: "God is one throughout history. ... History is one, even if it is a journey, a journey of progression. ... Jesus is the last word of God" and "there is no other Gospel, no other Church to be awaited..." - St. Bonaventure of Bagnoregio in his work, "Hexaemeron"
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A restorer of statues When Father John Chua, OCD, was asked to reattach a statue figurine’s broken finger, little did he realise it would end up taking nine months to complete. In conversation with Darren Boon, he tells of how he uses his gift in art for the glory of GodKNOWING FATHER JOHN CHUA’S interest in painting and restoring statues, the parish of the Holy Family asked him for a...
Youths schooled to be witnesses for Christ School of Witness graduates pose for a photo with Father Albert Ng who regularly celebrates Mass for them. Photo courtesy of the Catholic Archdiocesan Youth CentreSINGAPORE – Sixteen local Catholic youths and two from overseas attended the 2nd School of Witness (SOW) held from Jan 6 to Feb 10 at the Catholic Archdiocesan Youth Centre.The six-week school helped the...
Why go for confession during Lent?
Many Catholics go for the Sacrament of Reconciliation only twice in a year – during Advent and during Lent. But is the sacrament more than just about confessing our sins? Joyce Gan finds outWHILE IT IS not unusual to hear that the Sacrament of Reconciliation celebrated during Lent is an obligatory one for a Catholic, Father Ignatius Huan (inset) corrects, what a...
Many Catholics go for the Sacrament of Reconciliation only twice in a year – during Advent and during Lent. But is the sacrament more than just about confessing our sins? Joyce Gan finds outWHILE IT IS not unusual to hear that the Sacrament of Reconciliation celebrated during Lent is an obligatory one for a Catholic, Father Ignatius Huan (inset) corrects, what a...
SVDP kicks off post-Confirmation Youth Alpha Church of St. Vincent De Paul Youth Alpha Coordinator Cecilia Fransis talks to the partipants on how to read the bible. Photos by Darren BoonSINGAPORE – The parish of St. Vincent de Paul has started the Youth Alpha programme to engage its post-Confirmation youths. It began Jan 9 and is held every Saturday evening. About 20 youths have registered for the course.A...
Come experience an epiphany of beauty (Top) Featured works of the participants. (Above) Amateur artists bare their souls through art at the Heartspace Open Studio at Church of St. Mary of the Angels. Photos provided by HeartspaceSINGAPORE – Each Saturday, a small group of art lovers gathers in the parish of St. Mary of the Angels open studio to spend a few hours painting, drawing, sharing, and...
Morning Star Commemorates 10 years of service to community THIS YEAR, Morning Star Community Services commemorates our 10th anniversary.It all began as a vision to bring about happier, less stressful families. Families who invest in time with each other, rather than spend time chasing after a pot of gold.As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we look back fondly at the decade behind us, and look forward fervently to more...
All about permanent deacons SINGAPORE – In the Roman Catholic Church, a deacon is an ordained minister. Like the ordination of priests and bishops, a deacon is one who has received the Sacrament of Holy Orders.The word “deacon” comes from the Greek word for ‘service’ – diakonia. While it would not be incorrect to say that a deacon is a servant, the present-day usage of the term...
Music makes the people come together (Top) Musicians of the Gurmat Sangeet Academy. (Below), Father Cyprian Consiglio.SINGAPORE – While strumming his acoustic guitar, a Camaldolese monk, with his rich voice, led about 200 people in singing “Bismillah…Bismillah…ir-Rahman ir-Rahim…Bismillah” which means “In the name of God, most Gracious, most Compassionate”.On Feb 19 at Church of St. Mary...
They came, they saw, they converted Photos by Darren Boon, Henry Seah & Merdrey ChewSome elect came in search of Christ and have found Him through the seeds of the faith sown by their family, colleagues or friends. They share with Darren Boon their faith journey, why they chose to embrace Christ and what they look forward to this EasterWHEN I WAS a kid, the Church of the Holy Family was my...
Church welcomes permanent deacon SINGAPORE – For many years, Catholics here have been advocating the idea of having permanent deacons to help our local priests with their overwhelming workload.Today, the Singapore Archdiocese has a permanent deacon.Deacon Clement Chen (right), 57, is a Singapore citizen who migrated to the U.S. in 1996. Together with his wife, Gladys, he was actively involved in...
Church welcomes 1,247 catechumens and candidates in Rite of Election Archbishop Nicholas Chia receives the Book of Elect from Father Erbin Fernandez. Photo by Darren BoonSINGAPORE – As Catholics go through Lent to prepare for Easter, 1,247 non-Catholics have been preparing themselves to received the Sacraments of Initiation for a year or more.The past two weekends saw the Rite of Election held Feb 20 at Church of Divine Mercy for...
Catholics learn of modern-day slavery Dr Sallie Yea (inset) speaking to the participants on the definition of human trafficking. Photos by Darren BoonSINGAPORE – About 20 people from the Jesuit Refugee Services, Roman Catholic Prison Ministry, and the Archdiocesan Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People, attended a talk at Caritas Singapore on modern-day slavery on Feb 26.The...
Parish Reconciliation Service
City District Church of St Alphonsus (Novena Church): Fri, 19 March. 8.00 pm Church of Sts Peter & Paul: Mon, 22 March. 8.00 pm Sat, 27 March (M) 1.30 pm Church of St Bernadette: Tue, 23 March. 8.00 pm Church of St Michael: Wed, 24 March. 8.00 pm Church of St Teresa: Thu, 25 March. 8.00 pm Church of Our Lady Of Lourdes: Fri, 26 March. 8.00 pm Sun,...
City District Church of St Alphonsus (Novena Church): Fri, 19 March. 8.00 pm Church of Sts Peter & Paul: Mon, 22 March. 8.00 pm Sat, 27 March (M) 1.30 pm Church of St Bernadette: Tue, 23 March. 8.00 pm Church of St Michael: Wed, 24 March. 8.00 pm Church of St Teresa: Thu, 25 March. 8.00 pm Church of Our Lady Of Lourdes: Fri, 26 March. 8.00 pm Sun,...
The Financial Crisis And Human Rights
On 3 March, Archbishop Silvano M. Tomasi C.S., Holy See permanent observer to the United Nations in Geneva, addressed the thirteenth ordinary session of the UN Human Rights Council, which was meeting to discuss the world economic and financial crisis. The nuncio reaffirmed the Holy See's "conviction that the perspective of human rights provides a positive contribution for a solution to the current financial crisis". This situation "calls for new regulations and a sound global system of governance that ensures a sustainable and comprehensive path to development for all", he said. Appeals For Turkey And Nigeria
VATICAN CITY, 10 MAR 2010 (VIS) - At the end of today's general audience, Benedict XVI expressed his "closeness to people affected by the recent earthquake in Turkey, and to their families. To each of them I give assurances of my prayers, as I ask the international community to contribute promptly and generously to aid efforts". He then went on to mention the violent events of recent days in Nigeria. "My deepest condolences also go to the victims of the terrible violence that has bloodied Nigeria, not even sparing defenceless children. Once again I say from the bottom of my heart that violence does not resolve conflicts, but only increases their tragic consequences. I appeal to those who hold positions of civil and religious responsibility in the country to strive for the security and peaceful coexistence of all the population. Finally, I express my closeness to Nigerian pastors and faithful and pray that, strong and firm in hope, they may be true witnesses of reconciliation". Concern And Horror At Violence In Nigeria
Holy See Press Office Director Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J. expressed "concern and horror" at the violent conflicts which have taken place in Nigeria in recent days, and which have led to the deaths of five hundred Christians of the Berom ethnic group in villages in the centre-north of the country, at the hands of Muslims of the Fulani ethnic group.
Solutions That Respect The Dignity Of Women
Archbishop Celestino Migliore, Holy See permanent observer to the United Nations in New York, addressed the fifty-fourth session of the Economic and Social Council's Commission on the Status of Women, which was meeting to discuss a special session of the General Assembly entitled 'Women 2000: gender equality, development and peace for the twenty-first century'".
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