Quiapo Church elevated as ‘Archdiocesan Shrine of the Black Nazarene’
The St. John the Baptist Parish or Quiapo Church has been elevated to the status of an archdiocesan shrine.
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Building a better world for children
Pope Francis gathered 50,000 children from 100 countries to celebrate the historic first World Children’s Day in Rome’s Olympic Stadium on Saturday, May 25, and in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, May…
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The Knights and the Rosary
Every practical Catholic gentlemen in the Philippines wanting to become a full-pledge KC member and interested to rise up in status in the Order of KC undergoes four degree exemplifications called First Degree, Second Degree, Third Degree, and Fourth Degree exemplifications, each with different ceremonies and each represented by the four foundational principles of the KC, namely, charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. Mary and the Knights—a team beyond compare, in the service of her Divine Son.” According to tradition, Dominican friar Alanus de Rupe received from Mother Mary fifteen (15) promises to those who pray the Rosary devoutly. Several of these include (a) receipt of signal graces; (b) powerful armor against hell; (c) virtue and good works to flourish; (d) they shall not be conquered by misfortune; (e) they shall not die without the sacraments of the Church; and (f) they shall have, during their life and at their death, the light of God and the plenitude of graces.
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The pursuit of truth
The desire to pursue the truth just came naturally to me when I discovered the mighty power of the pen—when my teachers in high school would tell me “You can write!” I then thought “Then my pen will serve the truth” without even knowing what it meant. That’s probably why so many people just keep forwarding posts in social media without thought, while I—meticulous me—question narratives, scrutinize sources, and rigorously verify received information in order to judge its worth. I can only sigh and roll my eyes when even friends who ought to know better keep on merrily forwarding unverified messages that are sometimes over 10 years old!
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When we fail to practice what we preach
In trying, for example, to uphold and defend our Christian faith, we may have to refrain from insisting on it if, out of charity and prudence, those with whom we are dealing are not yet ready to hear about our Christian faith. But we purposely do it if only to gradually lead others to our Christian faith.But there are also times when out of human weakness, we fail to practice what we preach. This may be due to our laziness or a mistaken notion of prudence, etc., but we should not get stuck feeling bad for long or, worse, discouraged.
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Using Artificial Intelligence for the Church’s mission
By Fr. Amado L. Picardal, CSsR, STD
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Is the Divorce Bill unconstitutional?
Of course it is. And this according to the most brilliant and illustrious jurist the country has ever produced, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Hilario G. Davide, Jr.
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Vatican official calls for respect for int’l law, peaceful resolution to conflicting sea claims
A senior Vatican diplomat urged claimants to areas in the West Philippine Sea to “abide by international law” and resolve their differences through peaceful means.
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Bishop hits ‘harassment’ of Palawan islanders over resort dispute
Bishop Socrates Mesiona of Puerto Princesa, in a statement, expressed concern for the people of Mariahangin, an island settlement in Bugsuk village in Balabac town. Masked men reportedly fired shots over the weekend in the vicinity of a group of local residents who are strongly opposed to the planned resort. Despite receiving a CARPER Notice of Coverage in 2014, it was lifted in 2023, returning ownership to previous landowners, including the disputed 38-hectare Mariahangin Island.
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Listen to Filipino bishops on divorce— Vatican official
The Vatican’s secretary for relations with states and international organizations on Monday stressed the Catholic Church’s position on marriage amid efforts to pass a divorce bill in the Philippine…
