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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Called to witness the Resurrection with our transformed lives
Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection April 20, 2025 By Fr. Agustin Opalalic
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Pope Francis in Easter Vigil homily: Christ is the ‘turning point’ in human history
Candlelight illuminated St. Peter’s Basilica during the Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday where Pope Francis’ homily, read on his behalf, proclaimed the resurrection of Christ as “the definitive t…
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Reflection | Silent hope in the empty tomb
The disciples took down the body of Jesus from the cross, wrapped it in linen cloths,
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Full text: Cardinal David’s Easter Sunday homily
If there’s anything uniquely Filipino about how we celebrate Easter, it’s our early morning ritual called Salubong.
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Rome’s ancient Colosseum hosts Way of the Cross with pope’s theme of renewal
Against the ancient backdrop of Rome’s Colosseum, thousands gathered Friday evening for the solemn Via
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Bishop mourns victims after car crashes into Good Friday procession in Bacolod
Bishop Patricio Buzon expressed sorrow for the victims of a vehicular accident
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On Good Friday, Vatican preacher says authentic intelligence is found in self-giving love
Rather than an “artificial” intelligence
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Reflection | The silence of God
We are not always comfortable with silence—especially when it is deafening.
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Cardinal David urges faithful to confront injustice, not look away
“Who really wants to look at violent images?” David asked during his homily at the annual commemoration of the Passion of Christ at Kalookan Cathedral, before listing atrocities often hidden from public view. The cardinal, known for his outspoken stance on human rights and social justice, emphasized that the Cross is not merely a symbol of suffering but a mirror reflecting the state of humanity. He recalled brutal images from the Duterte government’s bloody drug war, including victims found tortured, with signs accusing them of crimes— often without evidence and trial.
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Here’s how to pray the official novena to soon-to-be saint Carlo Acutis
Blessed Carlo Acutis, the gaming teenager who had a deep love for Christ in the Eucharist, is about to become
