HONG KONG (SE): “It is a time to reflect more deeply on what it means to win and to lose,” Reverend John Menear said in welcoming the 50 or so people present at St. Andrew’s Church in Tsim Sha Tsui to mark the beginning of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity on January 18.

The rector of the Anglican Church noted that we often think of winning in terms of triumph, but the life and death of Jesus Christ gives us a different perspective, a different way of being a winner, a way of service and humility.

He quoted Jesus as saying that whoever wants to be first must be last, explaining that being first means placing our lives at the service of others....

Bauhinia blossoms usher in the New Year. The Colloquium of the Leaders of the Six Religions in Hong Kong takes this opportunity to wish prosperity and peace to the country of China, as well as a thriving in business and harmony in society in Hong Kong, together with good health and auspiciousness for the people of Hong Kong.

Currently, a severe financial crisis is plaguing the international community. State leaders of many nations are conferring to resolve the problem with rescue plans. If there is no good solution to the problem, the crisis will impact negatively globally. Although Hong Kong enjoys economic stability, we must not lose sight of any potential threats. We should save for a rainy day and...