O Clarim Weekly

07/11/2025

One of the sweetest memories from my childhood was spending summer days in the hills of Córdoba, Argentina, in a small village where my grandparents lived. We’d visit them every year, and those days were filled with joy. I remember the stream that ran down through the colorful stones, its waters crystal clear, fresh, and pure. My younger brother, cousins, and I would play in it until sunset—building little dams, catching tiny fish, splashing around. Time flew by so fast! Last year, my brother came to visit me, and we went to Tai-O, on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. Some Filipino friends took us to a waterfall that poured down from the mountain. The solitude of the place, the shadows, and the cool, clear water brought back those unforgettable days by the stream in that little village on the hills.

https://www.oclarim.com.mo/en/2025/11/07/feast-of-the-dedication-of-the-basilica-of-st-john-lateran-a-stream-of-grace-from-childhood-memories-to-the-waters-of-salvation/

07/11/2025

In Amos 7:10–17, we witness a dramatic confrontation between the prophet Amos and Amaziah, the priest of Bethel. Amaziah, acting as a royal official, reports Amos to King Jeroboam II, accusing him of conspiracy and sedition: “Amos has conspired against you in the midst of the house of Israel. The land is not able to bear all his words.” (Am 7:10) Amaziah’s reaction reveals the tension between prophetic truth and institutional power. Amos, a shepherd from Judah, is seen as a threat to the Northern Kingdom’s political and religious establishment. This episode illustrates a central biblical principle: the prophetic vocation stands above monarchy and priesthood, serving as the voice of God’s justice and mercy.

https://www.oclarim.com.mo/en/2025/11/07/open-your-bible-7-amos-and-amaziah-amos-710-17-the-authority-of-the-prophetic-word/

07/11/2025

After Sunday Mass on October 26th, Father Ambrose Kimutai, parish priest of the church in Ndaraweta, Bomet County, in the Western Rift Valley, once again drew attention to the exploitation suffered by small tea producers, whose wealth inevitably ends up in the hands of corrupt officials. With this appeal, Father Ambrose is giving voice to the “small tea producers of Bomet, Kericho, and Nandi counties.” They are the ones who produce the enormous quantities of tea from which Kenya reaps huge profits through its export, which, in theory, allows it to pay the salaries of civil servants, teachers, and other employees. However, “and unfortunately,” the very system created by the government is destroying small farmers, imposing structures that exploit them and prevent them from obtaining sufficient income. Father Ambrose refers to the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), a state agency founded in 1964 with the intention of helping local farmers improve their production and which buys a large portion of the tea grown in the Rift Valley region.

https://www.oclarim.com.mo/en/2025/11/07/kenyan-priest-ambrose-kimutai-gods-servant-alongside-small-tea-producers/

06/11/2025

🌍 Celebrating World Day of Migrants and Refugees 🙏

📆 On October 19, 2025, the Church in Macau gathered for a special mass led by Bishop Stephen Lee, highlighting the importance of solidarity and compassion for migrants. ☘️

✨️As we recognize the challenges faced by migrant communities, let’s remember Pope Leo XIV's message of resilience and the call to protect the vulnerable. Together, we can make a difference!💪

03/11/2025

Visits to schools and charitable institutions, prayer meetings, Eucharistic Adoration and a hike in Coloane. These are some of the initiatives that the Macau Diocesan Youth Commission will organize in the upcoming weeks. Instead of being confined to a single afternoon, this year’s Diocesan Youth Day will be commemorated as a month-long celebration.

https://www.oclarim.com.mo/en/2025/11/03/macau-diocesan-youth-commission-a-month-long-celebration-of-youth-hope-and-faith/

03/11/2025

Amos’ “woes” are more than just warnings—they are cries of sorrow for a nation falling apart because of injustice, hypocrisy, and pride. Each woe reveals a different layer of Israel’s spiritual decline and points to the coming judgment from God. When we talk about Israel here, we mean the Northern Kingdom, which was destroyed by the Assyrians in 721 B.C. The northern tribes were taken into exile and never returned; These are known as the “lost tribes of Israel.” Woe to the Corrupt Courts: Justice Turned to Poison (Am 5:7–17) Amos condemns the perversion of justice, where truth is despised and the poor are crushed. The city gate—the place of legal trials—has become a den of contempt. “Woe to those who turn justice into wormwood and cast righteousness to the ground” (5:7) “They hate those who reprove at the gate, and abhor those who speak with integrity” (5:10)

https://www.oclarim.com.mo/en/2025/11/03/open-your-bible-6-amos-three-woes-to-israel-am-57-614/

03/11/2025

Halloween Is a Celebration that Does not Worship the Devil

“Hallows” means “holy.” So, Halloween is the celebration of the feast of All Hallows (All Saints).It is a day when Catholics celebrate the triumph of the Church in heaven and the lives of the saints on earth.

https://www.oclarim.com.mo/en/2025/11/03/catholic-roots-of-halloween/

03/11/2025

The Catholic community of Hon Tre village dates back to the 1960s, when several families of believers settled on Hai Tac, “Pirate Island,” to achieve a more dignified life there. Later, at the initiative of these local parishioners led by Father Michael Le Tan Cong, a church, a school, and a medical center were built there. Located 28 kilometers from the mainland, at the southernmost point of the country, the only way to reach Hai Tac is by speedboat, a one-hour trip.

The Catholic community of Hon Tre village dates back to the 1960s, when several families of believers settled on Hai Tac, "Pirate Island," to achieve a more dignified life there. Later, at the initiative of these local parishioners led by Father Michael Le Tan Cong, a church, a school, and a medical

31/10/2025

📱 Transforming Technology into a Tool for Good 🙏

🌍 In a world dominated by gadgets, let’s remember that technology can both connect us and distract us. Asking for a blessing on your devices can help transform them into instruments for faith and positivity.✨️

📱Use your phone to stay connected to God—install prayer apps, follow uplifting content, and dedicate your device to holy use! 🙏

✨️Let’s embrace technology as a way to glorify God, not temptations. ☘️

30/10/2025

🌟 Celebrating Faith and Community 🙏

On October 13, we honor the anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun in Fatima while celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Parish of Our Lady of Fatima in Macau.

Amid joyful processions and sacramental celebrations, we’re reminded of the powerful message of Our Lady—calling us to prayer, repentance, and community.

Let’s embrace her message and strive for a deeper relationship with God!

27/10/2025

26/10/2025

🌟 Finding God in the Silence 🕊️

Elijah's journey teaches us the power of stillness and surrender. After fleeing in fear, he encountered God's presence not in dramatic signs, but in a "sound of sheer silence."

Let’s embrace moments of quiet, bring our burdens to God, and open ourselves to His guidance. Remember, divine encounters often happen in the simplest of moments.