April 2021 – Order of Carmelites

Carmelite, AMRSP’s new co-executive secretary, JPIC coordinator

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By Ritche T. Salgado, O.Carm. The Association of Major Religious Superiors in the Philippines (AMRSP) has appointed Fr. Christian Buenafe, O.Carm. as its new Co-Executive Secretary and National Coordinator of the Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Commission (JPICC). In a letter to Fr. Rico Ponce, O.Carm., Prior Provincial of the Philippine Province, Fr. Angel …

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Gospel Reflection

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Jesus said to his disciples:“Do not let your hearts be troubled.You have faith in God; have faith also in me.In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places.If there were not,would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?And if I go and prepare a place for you,I will …

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Memorial of Pope St. Pius V

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Today, April 30, is the memorial of Pope Saint Pius V. Pope Pius V’s real name was Antonio Ghislieri. Born in 1504, he joined the Dominican Order 14 years later. Upon his ascension to the papacy in 1566, Pius V found himself leading the task of enacting the reforms of the Council of Trent. Under …

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Memorial of St. Catherine of Siena

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Today, April 29, is the memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena. Doctor of the Church. Born in 1347, Catherine was the youngest of 24 children of Lapa Piagenti and Jacopo di Benincasa, a wool-dyer. When Catherine was five years old, she experienced her first vision of Jesus. At the age of seven, she had a …

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Gospel Reflection

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When Jesus had washed the disciples’ feet, he said to them:“Amen, amen, I say to you, no slave is greater than his masternor any messenger greater than the one who sent him.If you understand this, blessed are you if you do it.I am not speaking of all of you.I know those whom I have chosen.But …

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Memorial of St. Gianna Beretta Molla

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Today, April 28, is the memorial of Saint Gianna Beretta Molla. Born to Alberto and Maria Beretta in 1922, Gianna was the 10th of 13 children. Hers was a Christian family, a sister was a nun while her two brothers became priests. As a student, Gianna was involved in charitable work. She became a physician …

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Gospel Reflection

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Jesus cried out and said,“Whoever believes in me believes not only in mebut also in the one who sent me,and whoever sees me sees the one who sent me.I came into the world as light,so that everyone who believes in me might not remain in darkness.And if anyone hears my words and does not observe …

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Memorial of St. Zita

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Today, April 27, is the memorial of Saint Zita. Patron saint of maids and domestic helpers. Around the year 1212, Zita was born to a very poor but pious family. When Zita turned 12, she was hired as a house-helper for the rich Fatinelli family in Lucca, Italy. For Zita, her employment was an opportunity …

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Gospel Reflection

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The feast of the Dedication was taking place in Jerusalem.It was winter.And Jesus walked about in the temple area on the Portico of Solomon.So the Jews gathered around him and said to him,“How long are you going to keep us in suspense?If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.”Jesus answered them, “I told you and …

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Memorial of St. Rafael Arnáiz Barón

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Today, April 26, is the memorial of Saint Rafael Arnáiz Barón. Patron saint of diabetics. Rafael was born in 1911 in Burgos, Spain. His mother was born in Manila, Philippines while his father was a Spaniard. An artistic young man, he studied architecture in Madrid, Spain. He then felt that the Lord was calling him …

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