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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February 25, 2017 – MK 10:13-16
He put the fear of himself upon their hearts, and showed them his mighty works, That they might glory in the wonder of his deeds and praise his holy name. When Jesus saw this he became indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the Kingdom of God like a child will not enter it.” Then he embraced the children and blessed them, placing his hands on them.
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Access to water is a basic human right, concerns ‘the common good’
(L’Osservatore Romano) – A Vatican seminar on water held this week highlighted the complex challenges faced around the world in making the basic human right to water a reality for all people. He said that “on the level of the Church” the point of departure for the issue of water access is “certainly dignity.” “Because we affirm the dignity of people, we also affirm anything that is needed to make this dignity realized,” he said. Hosted by the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and the Argentine organization Catedra del dialogo y la cultura encuentro, the workshop brought together scientists, scholars, business and non-profit leaders, clergy, and educators for an “interdisciplinary discussion.” During the seminar, participants agreed that there is a fundamental human right to water, but differed on the exact approach to take to combat the issue.
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Gratitude is central, Pope Francis tells Spanish footballers
To achieve this affinity, much training is needed; but it is also important to invest time and effort in strengthening team spirit, to create that connection of movements: a simple look, a small gesture, or an expression communicate so many things on the field.” This can be done “if you play in the spirit of fellowship, setting aside individualism or personal aspirations. “This is a responsibility, and should motivate you to give the best of yourselves, so as to exercise those values that in football must be palpable: companionship, personal commitment, the beauty of the game, team spirit.” “We can recall those we played with as children, our first teammates, coaches, helpers, and even the supporters whose presence encouraged us in every game,” Pope Francis said. “This memory is good for us, so that we do not feel superior but instead become aware of being part of a large team that has been forming for some time.” He said this “helps us grow as people, because our ‘game’ is not merely our own, but also that of others, who in some way form part of our lives.
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Cardinal Tagle urges all Manila parishes to mark EDSA anniversary
25.’ He said the event should be done with “simplicity but deep” and coupled with public prayer events such as processions, rosary rallies, prayer worship, among others. Read: Archbishop Soc decries ‘rape’ of EDSA spirit This is the first time in recent years that all parishes in Manila are urged to organize events to mark the 1986 peaceful mass uprising that overthrew the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. “In full view of the world, the Filipino people showed the power of prayer that begets courage that begets solidarity that begets change.” “Thirty-one years later we thank God for the gift of faith, as we also ask pardon for our personal and communal failure in consistently living that faith in justice, love and peace,” he said.
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Friday is ‘free wedding’ day at this parish
Eric Bobis) OCAMPO, Camarines Sur – A parish in Old Moriones, Ocampo holds a regular wedding schedule for those who wish to have their union blessed as a sacrament even if they are strapped for cash. We realized love is not in the decorations but in the way we care and love,” said Maricel Sideco, a bride who got married on one such Friday in December. Mojica thought of the program as a means to help address the increasing number of couples who choose to live-in or co-habitate without the Sacrament, especially for those whose reason for putting off getting married is financial.
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Public servants as public lords
Views and Points It is becoming progressively more pronounced, definitely more manifest as time goes by. There are more and more public servants in this country who think and speak like publ…
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Archbishop Soc decries ‘rape’ of EDSA spirit
“Thank God, Eminence, you did not see these days we are going through.” But the archbishop said there is always reason to celebrate the spirit of Edsa and for Filipinos to live up to its meaning despite some attempts to “prostitute” its meaning. For EDSA, according to him was not about the enemies of peace and democracy but the faith and bravery of Filipinos “who called upon the Lord in their distress and whose cry the Lord has heard from heaven”. It is people who have raped it.” “This land may be ruled by tyrants and killers, murderers may win in elections, plunderers may grin at the ignorant voters they have cheated, trolls may keep hurling invectives at their peace loving countrymen, commanders may prostitute the meaning of EDSA… but we will still celebrate,” he said.
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5 online challenges vs ‘culture of life’
BACOLOD – Amid the groundswell of public sentiment against the “culture of death” and as provinces organize prayer rallies to uphold the sanctity of human life, there is a need to champion life eve…
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‘Church reminds us about what we value’
ILOILO City – Amid issues like extrajudicial killings and the proposed reimposition of the death penalty, movements like CFC- Singles for Christ rally behind the Church hierarchy’s call to co…
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Over 50-year old Palo Cross faces destruction
Borrinaga) PALO, Leyte – The cross, found on top of Guinhangdan Hill, more popularly known as “Hill 522”, in this town is facing destruction with the present plans of the Palo municipal government to demolish the large, white cross and replace it with a similar structure worth millions of government funds. In an interview with CBCPNews, he said, “For more than 50 years, this Cross has been a place of pilgrimage for many devotees, who would climb the hill (in ‘Calvary fashion’) during Holy Week.” “Destroying this structure, which was apparently built with contributions and volunteer labor from Palo community, would not only be sacrilegious, it is also against an existing law,” continued by Borrinaga, who is a professor in UP Manila’s Leyte-based School of Health Sciences. 10066 or the “National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009,” structures dating at least fifty (50) years old are considered of “heritage value.” For Borrinaga, the Cross on Guinhangdan Hill can be automatically be classified as such, making it worthy of preservation by law because of its “notable historical and cultural significance.” Borrinaga noted: “Elderly residents of Palo can attest that this structure has been there for more than 50 years now.” Helping Borrinaga is Fr.
