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Mission Trip to Dominican Republic (1): Mission Vacation
St. Joseph the Worker Parish has organized mission trips to the Dominican Republic for several years. These trips have attracted many participants, among them are young people and families with young children. What benefits do these trips bring to the participants and the communities in the Dominican Republic? Fountain of Grace takes you to this mission trip in a 4-part series.
Publish date: 2020 - 11 - 7
Pope Francis: We need to pray always, even when everything seems vain
(Vatican News) Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer on Wednesday, focusing on the quality of perseverance in prayer. Jesus Himself, the Pope said, “has given an example of continual prayer, practiced perseveringly.”
Publish date: 2020 - 11 - 12
Double Canonization: A Pilgrim’s Journal 3
In order to witness the double canonization of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims waited on the main road leading to St. Peter's Square for the whole night. Fountain of Grace's filming crew was among the crowd to capture their zeal and their selfless spirit, as well as the solemn occasion of the canonization mass.
Publish date: 2020 - 10 - 31
Double Canonization: A Pilgrim’s Journal 2
On the eve of the double canonization of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II, Vicky, a pilgrim from Toronto, toured the streets of Rome to meet other pilgrims from around the world. She also went to the Catacombs of St. Callixtus to visit Fr. Antonio Chung, SDB. Through the sharing of different people, Fountain of Grace takes a closer look at these two saintly popes.
Publish date: 2014 - 6 - 7
Double Canonization: A Pilgrim’s Journal 1
Fountain of Grace's production team followed a pilgrim, Vicky, on her journey to witness the canonization of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II and learned about them from different perspectives through her encounters with various people on her journey. In the first episode, Vicky venerated a precious relic, the bloodstained undershirt worn by John Paul II when he was shot, and she interviewed Archbishop Savio Hon Tai-Fai about his reflection on the canonization of the two Popes.
Publish date: 2020 - 10 - 17
Saintly Popes: John XXIII and John Paul II
April 27, 2014 is Divine Mercy Sunday. It is also the day that marks the first-ever canonization of two Popes together in the Catholic Church. "Fountain of Grace" introduces to you the lives of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II, their journeys to sainthood, as well as their impact on the Church and the world.
Publish date: 2020 - 10 - 10
A Globe-trotter
Estella Lee, who is well-known among the Chinese community in New Zealand, used to be just a school teacher. But God has led her to a fruitful life that is out of the ordinary. Estella has a great love for the nature, and has been very active in promoting environmental awareness. She co-founded the "Chinese Conservation Education Trust" with a few friends in New Zealand, in order to bring the message of environmental protection to the Chinese community.
Publish date: 2020 - 9 - 26
Radio broadcast – Full episode (September 26, 2020)
The story of Poon's family : We will share the story of Dominic Poon. Poon's family has served the Church for multiple generations, and has many vocations.
「Spiritual Talk」Twenty Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time - Fr. Anthony Ho
「Edwin's Blog」- September 26, 2020
Publish date: 2020 - 9 - 26
Organic Faith
In recent years, the public has become increasingly concerned about the hazards of pesticides, chemical fertilizers, and genetically modified foods. Some people have started to grow their own produce for health reasons, and some Catholic religious also promote organic gardening. How is organic gardening related to our faith?
Publish date: 2020 - 9 - 19
Pope Francis: The best antidote against the misuse of our common home is contemplation
(Vatican News) “Contemplating and caring: these are two attitudes that show the way to correct and re-balance our relationship as human beings with creation.”
Publish date: 2020 - 9 - 16
The Lepers’ Companions
Fr. Roberto and his volunteers have lived among those who were recovering from leprosy over a long period of time. They were not afraid of contracting leprosy and found great joy in living with them.
Publish date: 2020 - 9 - 12
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: 2020 - 9 - 5
Fighting Depression: Light in the Darkness
Depression is a common mental disorder. Many people fall into depression without being aware of it. Stanley was no exception. Through an unexpected encounter with God, he found a way out of depression. Stanley shares with us his journey of recovery.
Publish date: 2020 - 8 - 8
A Tale of Three Cities: Cantonese Opera Evangelization Songs
Most people from Hong Kong are familiar with Cantonese Opera songs. Many can even sing along with them. How did evangelization songs using Cantonese Opera melodies connect Catholics from Hong Kong, Toronto and Ottawa?
Publish date: 2020 - 7 - 25
Pope Francis: If we want, we can become good soil to help ripen the seed of the Word
(Vatican News) During Sunday’s Angelus, from the window of his studio above St Peter’s Square, Pope Francis drew inspiration from the Gospel of the day, in which Jesus recounts to a crowd the Parable of the Sower.
Publish date: 2020 - 7 - 15
Pope Francis: Jesus’ meekness and humility is a result of living in full transparency to the love of the Father
(Vatican News) Pope Francis addressed a scattering of well-distanced faithful in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday with a reflection on the Gospel reading of the day (Mt 11:25-30), which he explained, is divided into three parts.
Publish date: 2020 - 7 - 8
Pope Francis: The most important thing in life is to make life a gift
(Vatican Radio) During his Angelus on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Francis reflected on the life of Saint Peter, contrasting his deliverance from prison by an angel in Monday’s First Reading (Acts 12: 1 – 11), with his later imprisonment in Rome and martyrdom.
Publish date: 2020 - 7 - 1
A Lesson about Forgiveness: The Story of St. Maria Goretti
Among the saints canonized by the Catholic Church, St. Maria Goretti is one of the youngest. She was just 11 years old when she died. Maria died of a fatal attack by her neighbour Alessandro, after she refused to submit to his sexual advances. Fountain of Grace's production team followed Fr. Carlos Martins to Maria's former residence to learn about forgiveness from this saint.
Publish date: 2020 - 6 - 27
Pope Francis: David teaches us to bring everything into dialogue with God
(CNA) King David is an example of being consistent in prayer no matter what life throws at you or what good or bad you do, Pope Francis said during his general audience Wednesday.
Publish date: 2020 - 6 - 24
F.O.J.P. on Missionary Journey
The Friends of Jesus Passover (FOJP) organizes missionary journeys to different countries over the world with the mission to evangelize the Gospel to overseas Chinese through music concerts. What motivates them to do this for more than 16 years? What is it like being an overseas missionary, and live and travel together from places to places like the early disciples? This episode brings you to witness one of their exciting journeys.
Publish date: 2020 - 6 - 13
Pope Francis: Even if we experience the shortcomings of people, in prayer we should not condemn or reject them
(Vatican News) Pope Francis began his General Audience on Wednesday by noting that “God never liked to have anything to do with those who prayed the 'easy' way”. He used Moses as an example, explaining that from the very first day of his vocation he was not a “weak” dialogue partner.
Publish date: 2020 - 6 - 17
Pope Francis: God will surprise us when we do not expect it, when we find ourselves truly alone
(CNA) In our darkest moments God awaits us and is ready to transform us, Pope Francis said at his general audience Wednesday.
Publish date: 2020 - 6 - 10
A Happy Evangelist: Fr. Giovanni Giampietro
Many people from different age groups and backgrounds, including youth and Hong Kong artists, were inspired by the passion of Fr. Giovanni Giampietro (Fr. Yan) to evangelize through music, media, and missionary trips. Why? How did this happen? What was the vision behind his efforts in organizing missionary trips and the founding of an on-line school of evangelization?
Publish date: 2020 - 6 - 6
Pope Francis: Learn from Abraham, be always willing to accept the word of God and put it into practice
(CNA) Pope Francis pointed to an experience of 17th-century mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal as an important testimony of how one can sense the living presence of God in personal prayer.
Publish date: 2020 - 6 - 3
