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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Born again in Christ
We need to be with Christ, the Way, the Truth and the Life for us, not only from time to time, but all the time.
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Pope Francis: Vaccine access is a matter of justice
Pope Francis told ambassadors on Friday that it is a matter of justice that COVID-19 vaccines are made accessible to all.
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Pope Francis: ‘May Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego teach us how to always walk together’
Pope Francis prayed on Sunday that Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego would teach Catholics how to “walk together from the peripheries toward the center,” proclaiming the Gospel t…
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The joy of Advent
The Lord is near.” (Phil 4,4) It’s important that we don’t lose sight of our need for joy even as we go through the exercise of penance which is what is called for in this season of Advent. Yes, even when we encounter difficulties and all the negative things in life, we can and should try to live in joy, but understanding it as a joy in and with Christ. “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” (Jn 15,10-11) With these words, we are clearly told where our true and complete joy will come from.
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December 12 2021
Reading I Zep 3:14-18a Shout for joy, O daughter Zion!Sing joyfully, O Israel!Be glad and exult with all your heart,O daughter Jerusalem!The LORD has removed the judgment against youhe has turned away your enemies;the King of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst,you have no further misfortune to fear.On that day, it shall be said to Jerusalem:Fear not, O Zion, be not discouraged!The LORD, your God, is in your midst,a mighty savior;he will rejoice over you with gladness,and renew you in his love,he will sing joyfully because of you,as one sings at festivals. Reading II Phil 4:4-7 Brothers and sisters:Rejoice in the Lord always.I shall say it again: rejoice!Your kindness should be known to all.The Lord is near.Have no anxiety at all, but in everything,by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,make your requests known to God.Then the peace of God that surpasses all understandingwill guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Gospel Lk 3:10-18 The crowds asked John the Baptist,“What should we do?”He said to them in reply,“Whoever has two cloaksshould share with the person who has none.And whoever has food should do likewise.”Even tax collectors came to be baptized and they said to him,“Teacher, what should we do?”He answered them,“Stop collecting more than what is prescribed.”Soldiers also asked him,“And what is it that we should do?”He told them,“Do not practice extortion,do not falsely accuse anyone,and be satisfied with your wages.” Now the people were filled with expectation,and all were asking in their heartswhether John might be the Christ.John answered them all, saying,“I am baptizing you with water,but one mightier than I is coming.I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals.He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.His winnowing fan is in his hand to clear his threshing floorand to gather the wheat into his barn,but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.”Exhorting them in many other ways,he preached good news to the people.
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Antipolo shrine inaugurates ‘Hail Mary Wall’ for pilgrims
A new structure will welcome local and foreign pilgrims at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in Antipolo City— the “Hail Mary Wall”.
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Zamboanga’s Archbishop De la Cruz dies at 74
Archbishop Romulo de la Cruz who served the Archdiocese of Zamboanga for seven years died Dec. 10 at age 74.
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Pope Francis to young addicts: Do not be afraid of your suffering
Pope Francis has encouraged young people suffering from addiction to take an honest look at their suffering, and courageously to invite Christ into their lives.
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Baras Church formally elevated to diocesan shrine status
The Diocese of Antipolo concluded the Year of St. Joseph on Tuesday by formally declaring a 17th century parish church dedicated to the spouse of the Virgin Mary as a diocesan shrine.
