Today, June 30, is the memorial of the First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church. This memorial is in honor of the nameless followers of Christ brutally killed by the crazy emperor Nero in 64 AD. A huge fire destroyed Rome and many people blamed Nero. Nero redirected this blame towards the Christians and made …
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When Jesus came to the territory of the Gadarenes,two demoniacs who were coming from the tombs met him.They were so savage that no one could travel by that road.They cried out, “What have you to do with us, Son of God?Have you come here to torment us before the appointed time?”Some distance away a herd …
The Order of Carmelites in the Philippines expressed its congratulations to the Lay Carmelite Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary (TOC) after successfully holding its national convention online. “Despite the challenges of the pandemic our lay sisters and brothers in Carmel was able to come together to formulate important policies and discuss important documents that …
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The Order of Carmelites in the Philippines recently opened an ad experimentum community in the Diocese of Cabanatuan, through an invitation of the Bishop. Fr. Marlon Beredo, O.Carm. and Fr. Michael Condes, O.Carm. will initially be assisting the rector of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino Parish Cathedral, especially in its pastoral minisitries. They will be joined …
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And I will give to thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven. And whatsoever thou shalt bind upon earth, it shall be bound also in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose upon earth, it shall be loosed also in heaven. (Matthew 6:19)
When Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippihe asked his disciples,“Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”They replied, “Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah,still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”Simon Peter said in reply,“You are the Christ, the …
Today, June 28, is the memorial of Saint Irenaeus. Irinaeus was born around 130 AD to Christian parents. In life he became a disciple of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna. He was ordained in 177 and became Bishop of Lugdunum, Gaul (modern Lyons, France). He is best known for countering and writing against gnosticism, which emphasized …
When Jesus saw a crowd around him,he gave orders to cross to the other shore.A scribe approached and said to him,“Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.”Jesus answered him, “Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests,but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head.”Another of his disciples said to …
Fr. Tjeu Timmermans, O.Carm. October 19, 1943 – June 28, 2016 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 Today, we remember our brother, Fr. Tjeu Timmermans, O.Carm. Fr. Tjeu was a former prior provincial of …
When Jesus had crossed again in the boatto the other side,a large crowd gathered around him, and he stayed close to the sea.One of the synagogue officials, named Jairus, came forward.Seeing him he fell at his feet and pleaded earnestly with him, saying,“My daughter is at the point of death.Please, come lay your hands on …