Jesus in the teaching of the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-10), teaches us never to lose heart even in times of mourning or poverty, for God’s blessing is always upon us. Many families hoping to celebrate Chinese New Year with their families are facing difficulties due to the covid-19 situation and movement control order in place this year. Instead of letting the circumstances depress us, we can be innovative in the way we celebrate this Chinese New Year by using all available means. We could use video calls to “visit and pay respect to” relatives, order a meal online to send to a lonely relative, make electronic transfers for ang pows, etc. These activities may help bring some cheer in the New Year amidst the present uncertainties, but let us remember that true contentment and happiness can ultimately only come from knowing and trusting God. 耶稣在真福八端训导中(玛窦福音五:1-10)教导我们,尽管哀悼或贫困,我们也不必灰心,因为天主的祝福常与我们同在。由于大流行和现在正实施的行动管制令,许多人无法与家人相聚共同庆祝农历新年。与其让这状况导致我们沮丧,不如我们采用一些有创意的新方式来庆祝今年的农历新年。我们可通过视频通话来向亲朋戚友“拜年”;线上点餐送给独居的亲人;发送电子红包等。在当下不稳定的疫情中,这些方式可能在新年中为很多人带来些欢乐。但切记,真正的幸福和欢乐真正是来自对天主的信靠。 CONNECT WITH US -- • Official website ~http://www.smcipoh.com • Facebook page ~ / churchofstmichaelipoh -与我们联系- • 官方网站 ~ http://www.smcipoh.com • 脸书 ~ / churchofstmichaelipoh