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Small Town, Big Mission: Everyone is Missionary
What does the word "missionary" call to mind? In the 21st century, how do missionaries live their lives? Missionaries from four Catholic churches in Macau share with you their stories.
Publish date: 2019 - 4 - 6
Ask Fr. Francis – Sacrament of Reconciliation
Fr. Francis will address questions about the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Publish date: 2019 - 4 - 6
Small Town, Big Mission: Chapel of St. Joseph’s Seminary and St. Lazarus’ Church of Macau
Similar to the Ruins of St. Paul's, the Chapel of St. Joseph's Seminary has been a cradle of missionary formation for over two centuries. St. Lazarus' Church, nicknamed Lepers Temple, used to be the chapel of a lepers' hospice, which developed into a community of Chinese Catholics that put faith and love into practice. Both churches give rise to numerous true stories of evangelization and charity work, reflecting the spectrum of Catholicism from contemplation to action, knowledge to charity.
Publish date: 2019 - 1 - 12
Joyful Servant of the Poor: Fr. Ho Lung
Fr. Richard Ho Lung is a Chinese priest from Jamaica. He is the first Chinese to have founded a religious order. More than three decades ago, together with two other priests who shared his vision, he started living among the poor, ministering to them. Fountain of Grace invited him to share how he founded the Missionaries of the Poor, as well as his spiritual journey of serving the poor.
Publish date: 2018 - 11 - 10
A Century of Grace
It takes decades for an oak tree to mature. It also takes decades for a community to mature and contribute to the society. Fountain of Grace takes a look at how the Montreal Chinese Catholic Mission faced different challenges over the past century, and responded to the needs in the society.
Publish date: 2018 - 10 - 20
Tracing the Roots
Montreal Chinese Catholic School was founded in 1957. Among Chinese schools in Montreal, it has the longest history. Montreal Chinese Catholic Mission, the church which runs the school, celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2017. Fountain of Grace takes a look at how this church witnessed the change of the lives of Chinese in Montreal over the past century.
Publish date: 2018 - 10 - 13
Pope Francis urges reconciliation in message to Church in China
(CNA/EWTN News) Pope Francis sent a message Wednesday to encourage Chinese Catholics to work toward reconciliation and communion with one another following a deal between the Vatican and China on the appointment of bishops.
Publish date: 2018 - 9 - 26
Spiritual Talk – Fr Ho talks about Blessed Solanus Casey
21, he entered the seminary and loved the lifestyle, but theology was taught in German and Latin, so he struggled, and eventually his superiors suggested that he enter a religious order. He applied to the Jesuits, Franciscans, and the Capuchins and all three orders accepted him, so he prayed a novena with his mother and sister, hearing Mary distinctly tell him on the last day, “Go to Detroit”, the headquarters of the Capuchins. After journeying through a snowstorm, he fell asleep at the door of St. Bonaventure Friary. Awoken by bells, he joined the procession to Christmas Midnight Mass. He joined the Capuchins as Friar Francis Solanus, but as his grades were so poor, his superiors ordained him in 1904 as a “simplex priest” – one who can say Mass but not preach or hear confessions. He also served as porter to the Friary and was able to console the sick and the poor. Fr. Solanus supported the Seraphic Mass Association, which would pray for donors to the Capuchins, and every time he enrolled a donor, miracles would occur. Fr. Solanus died in 1957, having served God with the little gifts given to him. His last words were “I give my soul to Jesus Christ.”
Publish date: 2018 - 9 - 15
St. Marguerites and Montreal
Montreal, Canada was very different from what it is now when the city was first founded more than 370 years ago. The cross at Mount Royal reveals the deep Catholic roots of this city. Fountain of Grace takes a look at how two saints, both named Marguerite - St. Marguerite Bourgeoys and St. Marguerite d'Youville - contributed to the early developments of Montreal.
Publish date: 2018 - 9 - 8
Friends for Life
Entering university is an important milestone for young people. However, it is precisely during this stage of life that many young Catholics leave the faith. Fountain of Grace takes a look at how Joint University Chinese Catholic Community (JUCCC) and Newman Centre at the University of Toronto provides spiritual support to Catholics on campus.
Publish date: 2018 - 8 - 25
The Charism of Unity
This episode we will interview Giovanni Lo, a focolarino from the Focolare Movement, who is now serving in Australia. He will share with us what is the charism of unity, and can we live out unity in our lives.
Publish date: 2018 - 8 - 25
Called to Peru: Sr. Jessica Wong
Sr. Jessica Wong was born in Hong Kong and grew up in Canada. Nine years ago, she joined the Servants of the Plan of God, a religious community in Peru. What is life like for her in Peru? How does her family see her vocation?
Publish date: 2018 - 7 - 21
Pilgrimage of Mercy: Tour of the Major Relics of St. Maria Goretti
In 55 days, Fr. Carlos Martins and his team brought the major relics of St. Maria Goretti to 54 cities across the United States. They wish that the story of the saint would inspire people to be more merciful.
Publish date: 2018 - 7 - 14
The Call to Unity
This episode we will interview Giovanni Lo, a focolarino from the Focolare Movement, who is now serving in Australia. He will share with us his vocation story and how did he respond to God's call.
Publish date: 2018 - 7 - 6
A Burning Heart for Souls: St. Francis Xavier
In January 2018, a precious relic of St. Francis Xavier - his right forearm which he used to baptize more than 100,000 people - was on tour across Canada. One of the churches even attracted 13,000 people to venerate the relic in one day. Fountain of Grace takes a look at the life of St. Francis Xavier, as well as Catholic Christian Outreach - the group of modern missionaries that organized the relic pilgrimage.
Publish date: 2018 - 6 - 9
Finding Christ in the Eucharist
A group of youth witnesses their passion in prayer and Eucharistic adoration, their strong feelings towards the Eucharist, and their experience in building an intimate relationship with Christ and in discerning their vocation.
Publish date: 2018 - 6 - 2
Two Heroes of Macau – Frs. Caetano Nicosia and Luis Ruiz
In the mid-20th century, two European missionaries went to Macau to serve the poorest of the poor. They were Fr. Luis Ruiz, who was regarded as the Father of the Poor in Macau; and Fr. Caetano Nicosia, who was termed the Angel of the Lepers. How did they dedicate their whole lives to rewrite the stories of the lives of the marginalized in Macau and in Mainland China?
Publish date: 2018 - 4 - 14
Passion Play – A Youth’s Portrayal
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. For youths at St. Joseph the Worker parish, this is also a day on which they will showcase the Passion Play which they have spent months to prepare. Fountain of Grace takes a look at how these youths put their talent into good use to reenact an event that took place 2000 years ago.
Publish date: 2018 - 3 - 31
Pope Francis: When we receive Holy Communion, we must let ourselves be transformed into Jesus
(CNA/EWTN News) At Wednesday's general audience, Pope Francis said our participation in the Holy Eucharist at Mass is not a merely spiritual communion, but a sacramental one, uniting us to Christ and his Church.
Publish date: 2018 - 3 - 22
Fellowship through the Bible
Among the ministries of the Chinese Catholic community in San Francisco is a long-running Bible study group. What moviates the group to study the Bible together? What have they gained from the Bible?
Publish date: 2018 - 2 - 24
Pioneers of New France
Many consider Canada to be one of the best countries to live in. However, in the 17th century, when Canada was just newly founded, it was considered the country of crosses. Fountain of Grace takes a look at how Blessed Catherine of St. Augustine and St. Francois de Laval sacrificed their comfort and contributed to the well-being of Canadians.
Publish date: 2018 - 1 - 20
United in Christ: Fr. Peter Leung
On the occasion of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation in 2017, representatives from the Catholic Church and different Christian denominations from Hong Kong organized a trip that seeks to deepen mutual understanding. Fr. Peter Leung, one of the participants, shared with us his experience from the trip, as well as the spirituality of unity from the Focolare movement.
Publish date: 2017 - 12 - 30
The Focolare Movement and Ecumenism
We have interviewed Fr Peter Leung to talk about the Focolare movement, its spirituality, its beginning, and how it relates to the efforts of ecumenism of the Church. He will also talk about what is Mariapolis.
Publish date: 2017 - 10 - 28
The Plain Truth: Cardinal Zen on China-Vatican Relations and the Hong Kong Society
Cardinal Joseph Zen embarked on a 50-day journey to the United States and Canada to hold talks to share his views on Vatican-China relations as well as certain current affairs. Fountain of Grace has put together the highlights of his talks.
Publish date: 2017 - 10 - 21
The Colours of Martyrdom
As part of its 30th-anniversary celebration, the Chinese Martyrs Catholic Church held a joint exhibition featuring faith-inspired artworks of different genres. They also invited Jackie Lau, a Catholic artist from Hong Kong, to paint a series of portraits of Chinese martyrs. Fountain of Grace takes a look at this unique art exhibition.
Publish date: 2017 - 9 - 23
