Tag: Eng
BSC bids farewell to Fr Felix Au as he goes on study leave
On the evening of 9 February, about 500 people were at a local restaurant for the farewell dinner organised for Fr Felix Au, the outgoing rector of Blessed Sacrament Church (BSC).
Pope Francis on St John Paul II: ‘I learned from him’
In a newly published book, Pope Francis answers questions about himself and St John Paul II, saying he learned the importance of joy and mercy from his predecessor, and they are in “total harmony” on the subject of priestly ministry.
St Valentine: How a beheaded martyr became the poster child for romantic love
St Valentine was martyred on 14 February, now celebrated as Valentine’s Day. According to most accounts, he was beaten and then beheaded, after a time of imprisonment.
Fr Vincent Chin blesses new prayer room and student hostel at St Joseph's International...
On 16 January, St Joseph's International School's new prayer room and school hostel were blessed by Rev Fr Vincent Chin.
Pope at Audience: Sorrow is rooted in love for God
Pope Francis during his weekly General Audience in the Paul VI hall, reflects on the second Beatitude: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted”, and he explains that there are two types of sorrow.
Pope’s message for World Day of the Sick
“Come to me, all you who labour and are burdened” is the theme of the World Day of the Sick, which is observed on 11 February, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. In caring for the sick, Pope Francis is encouraging in healthcare workers the human warmth and personalised approach of Christ, the Good Samaritan.