Focus
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As Twitter devolves, how should Christians proceed on social media?
Jul 21, 2023
With the arrival of the new social media app Threads by Meta (the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp), a lot of Twitter users are actively discerning the future of their engagement with the platform that tech mogul Elon Musk purchased for $44 billion (RM199 billion) last fall.
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New cardinals — Francis has chosen men he trusts
Jul 21, 2023
Pope Francis has once again caught everyone off guard by announcing his decision to hold a consistory on September 30 during which he will create 21 new cardinals.
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Cardinals not eligible to vote
Jul 21, 2023
In addition to the new cardinal electors, Pope Francis will also give the red hat to two archbishops and one priest over the age of 80, who would be ineligible to participate in a papal conclave. The Pope said that “they have distinguished themselves in their service to the Church.”
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Emeritus Professor Dr Christopher Ng, a Malaysian icon
Jul 21, 2023
When we think of Malaysian icons, we usually think of our first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, professional squash player, Datuk Nicol David, and maybe even fashion designer Datuk Jimmy Choo
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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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Sunday Reflection
From mere productivity to wholehearted fruitfulness
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with the Editor
