Jesus said to his disciples:“Go into the whole worldand proclaim the gospel to every creature.Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved;whoever does not believe will be condemned.These signs will accompany those who believe:in my name they will drive out demons,they will speak new languages.They will pick up serpents with their hands,and if they drink …
Today is World Communications Day, celebrated every year on the Sunday before Pentecost, which, here in the Philippines, also coincides to the celebration of the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. The purpose of this commemoration is to celebrate the achievements of media especially on the promotion of the gospel values. So, what is …
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Today we celebrate Christ’s ascension to heaven in the presence of his apostles. Traditionally it is celebrated 40 days after Christ’s resurrection, here in the Philippines we celebrate it on the seventh Sunday of Easter. This celebration is very important for us Catholic Christians because it reminds us …
Today, May 15, is the memorial of Saint Isidore the Farmer. Patron saint of farmers. Isidore, born in 1070, was named after St. Isidore of Seville. He was a pious farmer married to Blessed Maria de la Cabeza. Their son died young; they became convinced it was the will of God that they not have …
Jesus said to his disciples:“Amen, amen, I say to you,whatever you ask the Father in myname he will give you.Until now you have not askedanything in my name;ask and you will receive, so thatyour joy may be complete. “I have told you this in figures of speech.The hour is coming when I will nolonger speak …
Today, May 14, is the feast of Saint Matthias the Apostle. As Matthias could bear witness to the Resurrection of Jesus, he was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot. He preached the Gospel for more than 30 years in Judea, Cappadocia, Egypt, and Ethiopia. Remembered for preaching the need for mortification of the flesh with regard …
Jesus said to his disciples:“As the Father loves me, so I also love you.Remain in my love.If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love,just as I have kept my Father’s commandmentsand remain in his love. “I have told you this so that my joy might be in youand your joy might be …
Jesus said to his disciples:“A little while and you will no longer see me,and again a little while later and you will see me.”So some of his disciples said to one another,“What does this mean that he is saying to us,‘A little while and you will not see me,and again a little while and you …
Today, May 13, is the memorial of Our Lady of Fatima. “… and I saw Our Lady once more, this time resembling the Glorious Virgin of Carmel…” (Servant of God Lucia of Fatima) We commemorate the apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to three children in Fatima, Portugal on the 13th of each month from …
Today, May 12, is the memorial of Saint Pancratius. Patron saint invoked against headaches and cramps. Pancratius was born in 289 near present-day Turkey. His parents Cleonius and Cyriada both died when he was very young. With his uncle Dionysius’ support, he studied in Rome. They became Christian converts, with Pancratius becoming the most ardent …