50 years a journalist
WHILE journalists at this time of the year may be scouring the past year’s headlines to come up with a year-ender that’s juicier than anybody else’s, I’m in my little cell, in front of a crucifix a…
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The Human-Divine Exchange
MANY Filipino Catholics are excited as Christmas approaches, especially during the Simbang Gabi days. But excited for what? For vacation?
Church will spare no effort to end abuse, pope tells Curia
Acknowledging the gravity of the clerical sexual abuse crisis, Pope Francis told members of the Roman Curia that the church’s strength does not depend on its members’ perfection, but on…
Tondo outreach, proof that ‘everyone can contribute’
Anyone can reach out to those living on the outermost fringes of society and perform the corporal works of mercy.
Pope celebrates his birthday with clients of Vatican pediatric clinic
If the Holy Family lived in Rome and the baby Jesus had a cold or flu, Mary and Joseph certainly would bring him to the Vatican pediatric clinic for help, Pope Francis said.
Wanted: 200k youth to save Marikina Watershed
As part of the celebration of the Year of the Youth, an ecological advocate has been going around dioceses on a mission to have at least 200,000 young people sign up to save the Marikina Watershed.
Pope elevates 2 PH churches to ‘minor basilicas’
Pope Francis has named two historic shrines in the Philippines as “minor basilicas”, bringing the number of churches in the country with such title to fifteen.
Young saints’ relics make rare visit to Batanes
In support of the celebration of the Year of the Youth, the first-class relics of Blessed Ivan Merz, as well as those of other young saints, are currently visiting Batanes, from Dec. 13 to 17.
Bulacan artist unveils ‘neo-realist San Lorenzo Ruiz’
This December, renowned Bulakeño artist Ernesto “Aris” Bagtas Jr. unveiled new neo-realism-inspired artwork created in honor of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila, the first Filipino saint.
Faithful reminded: ‘Mary is on God’s side’
In his homily on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, ICMAS rector Fr. Emmanuel I. Cruz reflected on how the Blessed Virgin will always be “on God’s side.”
