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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Pope Francis prays rosary for peace in Ukraine and around the world
Pope Francis on Tuesday prayed the rosary for peace in Ukraine and around the world.
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Pope Francis attends funeral of Cardinal Sodano
Pope Francis on Tuesday attended the funeral Mass of the former Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Angelo Sodano.
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Archbishop cites urgent need to protect youth from ‘fake news’
The Catholic Church must exert more effort to protect young people
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Bishop warns new priests against ‘negligence’ in ministry
A Catholic bishop has warned the newly ordained priests Tuesday to always “be careful” in their new
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Vatican offers plenary indulgence for visiting the elderly on Grandparents’ Day
The Vatican announced on Monday that Catholics can obtain a plenary
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Pope Francis’ DR Congo and South Sudan itinerary unveiled
The Vatican unveiled on Saturday the itinerary of Pope Francis’ visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and South Sudan.
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‘Crisis of truth’: Cardinal urges Catholics to help fight disinformation
Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila challenged the faithful, especially the young people, to help combat disinformation amid what he called “crisis of truth” in the country.
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Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including US Bishop McElroy
Pope Francis said on Sunday that he will create 21 new cardinals, including San
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Our Lord’s Ascension and us
As the Catechism would put it, “This desire (for happiness) is of divine origin: God has placed it in the human heart in order to draw man to the One who alone can fulfill it.” (1718) This truth of our faith is illustrated in that gospel episode where a rich young man approached Christ, asking what he had to do to gain eternal life. That’s when Christ said, “How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the Kingdom of God!…It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the Kingdom of God.” We have to realize that to meet our inherent desire for eternal happiness, for heaven, we need to free ourselves from any attachments to earthly things, even as we use them and even enjoy them in our earthly affairs. But once it is sown, it springs up and becomes the largest of plants and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the sky can dwell in its shade.” (Mk 4,31-32) We need to realize in an abiding way that Christ is always with us through the Holy Spirit, and with him, no matter how things go in this life, we already would have a taste of heaven which is actually meant for us!
