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WASHINGTON D.C. – The archbishop emeritus of Hong Kong expressed serious concerns about a possible agreement between the Vatican and China on the appointing of bishops. The agreement would es…
SEMARANG, Feb 17, 2017–Twice a week Petrus Legiman leaves home early in the morning on a motorbike fully loaded with vegetables packed in bamboo containers, and rides to a local market where …
(Photo: Jionel Tiamzon) ILOILO City – For those who have an image of God as a bearded, heavenly boss counting every good deed we do, a priest had this to say: God isn’t interested in what you “do for Him” as He is interested in what He does in you. The director of the Jaro Archdiocesan Commission on Laity said God wants that “what we do for Him is a fruit of what He does in us.” The priest, who came on behalf of Jaro Archbishop Angel Lagdameo, also stressed the external and internal dynamic of faith, formation, and mission. Your every act should be done in love.” The international event gathered delegates from 21 countries including China, Singapore, the U.S., Canada, Australia, Poland, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines.
They were accompanied by Bishop Valentin Dimoc of Bontoc-Lagawe who affirmed his vicariate’s commitment to the promotion of life and respect for human dignity. “It is here in Manila that laws and government policies are crafted. The young prelate also asked the faithful “take courage and make out light shine” in “the midst of darkness”. “When we hear expletives or thousands of cusswords, let us not be intimidated and let us remain peaceful,” Dimoc said. The bishop also encouraged the faithful to continue praying and support the Philippine National Police in cleaning their ranks instead of being pessimistic when they hear crime syndicates inside the PNP.
VATICAN, Feb. 18, 2017– The Christian mission today means facing new challenges with simplicity, holiness, and openness to God, Pope Francis told an audience with the Marian Fathers on Saturd…
VATICAN, Feb. 17, 2017– Nur Essa, a Muslim Syrian woman whose family was brought to Rome from Lesbos by Pope Francis last April, said that the openness he has shown to those of different fait…
VATICAN, Feb. 17, 2017– On Friday Pope Francis paid a visit to Rome’s “Roma Tre” university, stressing to students the importance of dialogue, listening and integration in putting an end to t…
VATICAN, Feb. 17, 2017– Pope Francis received a delegation from the Special Olympics on Thursday, reflecting on the power of the event to spread joy and hope. The Pope suggested that joy is a…
7th Sunday of Year A (Matt 5:38-48) February 19, 2017 By Fr. Sal Putzu, SDB THE most destructive forces in the world are not nuclear weapons, earthquakes, and other death-sowing disasters. The most…
7th Sunday of Year A (Matt 5:38-48) February 19, 2011 By Msgr. Lope C. Robredillo, SThD “WAR is hell,” Gen William Tecumseh Sherman correctly noted, and its hellish character is exemplified in what…
