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  The origin and development of the term ‘catechesis’

  Jul 14, 2023

  On the invitation of the editor of the HERALD, I agreed to contribute a series of articles on the topic of catechesis. In my first article, I wish to explain the origin and development of the term ‘catechesis’ in the Church.

  
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  Culinary wizard adds a dash of compassion

  Jul 14, 2023

  Serving hope, one plate at a time, Muarborn Jeffery Tan is a culinary wizard on a mission.

  
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  World Refugee Day and Gospel hospitality

  Jun 30, 2023

  The UN-sponsored World Refugee Day is marked each year on June 20, a commemoration that ? sadly ? most people probably don’t even know exists. And it is not a date in the Christian calendar! But it is an important date, nonetheless and though the day may have passed unnoticed, it is never too late t

  
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  Responding to the challenges in the modern world

  Jun 30, 2023

  When prelates and lay delegates gather in October for the Synod of Bishops, they will be asked to directly confront a number of pressing questions — including the possibility of women deacons, access to the priesthood for married men, the integration of LGBTQ+ Catholics, and penance for sexual abuse

  
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  Don’t be held captive by toxic shame

  Jun 30, 2023

  Toxic shame is a deeply felt belief that there is something wrong with the person that originates from conception.

  
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  A brush with nature

  Jun 30, 2023

  As the first Malaysian artist to be accepted into the global collective of Artists for Conservation, Christine’s journey as an artist has been one of self-discovery and transformation.

  
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  What the Vatican tells the public when the Pope is sick

  Jun 23, 2023

  When Pope Francis was spotted entering Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for some medical tests on June 7, the Vatican did not confirm that he had been there until more than two hours had passed.

  
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  ‘I fell in love with Christ’ to portray Padre Pio on screen

  Jun 17, 2023

  A film which made its US debut recently recounts the life of a beloved 20th-century saint — and the movie’s star told OSV News he “fell in love with Christ” to prepare for the part.

  
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  Bridging the hunger gap

  Jun 17, 2023

  Seven years ago, a Kuala Lumpur-based non-profit organisation known as The Lost Food Project (TLFP), was founded to help reduce food waste, combat climate change, and fight hunger in the local community.

  
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  ‘Don’t feed the trolls’

  Jun 09, 2023

  Using a bit of cyber-jargon to get a point across, a senior Vatican communications official had a piece of advice for how to respond to the rise of online “trolls,” meaning users looking to stir up trouble.