Today, February 11, is the memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes. This day commemorates the 18 apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Saint Bernadette Soubirous that occurred between February 11 and July 16, 1858 near the town of Lourdes in the Hautes-Pyrenees region of France. It was March 25, the feast of the Annunciation, …
By Fr. Salvic T. Pajarillo, O.Carm. Saturday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time First Reading: Lamentations 2:2, 10-14, 18-19Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 74:1b-2, 3-5, 6-7, 20-21Gospel: Matthew 8:5-17 The first reading today is from Lamentations. The title of the book, Lamentations, aptly describes its tone and content. The book is a series of laments that …
By Fr. Salvic T. Pajarillo, O.Carm. Friday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time First Reading: 2 Kings 25:1-12Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6Gospel: Matthew 8:1-4 Our Scripture today focuses on the covenant: its origin, its sign, its promise, its laws and requirements, its warnings and punishments. Yet within the rhythm of life according …
By Fr. Salvic T. Pajarillo, O.Carm. Birth of John the Baptist by Giordano Luca Solemnity of the Nativity of John the Baptist First Reading: Isaiah 49:1-6Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 139:1B-3, 13-14AB, 14C-15 Second Reading: Acts 13:22-26Gospel: Luke 1:57-66, 80 John the Baptist is the only saint, after Jesus himself, whose birth is celebrated with a solemn …
Text and Photos by Br. Ritche T. Salgado, O.Carm. Two sisters from the Congregation of Carmelite Sisters Institute of Our Lady of Carmel perpetually professed their vows yesterday, June 14, 2020, marking their lifelong commitment to the congregation. In a solemn and intimate celebration presided by Philippine Carmelite Prior Provincial, Fr. Rico P. Ponce, O.Carm., …
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By Fr. Sirenio Jaranilla, O.Carm. The following is the homily delivered by Fr. Sirenio “Toto” Jaranilla, O.Carm. on the occasion of the anniversary of the espousal of Donum Dei sisters Francia Volante (26 years) and Marie Louise Meda (9 years). The Donum Dei Society of Apostolic Life is founded by Fr. Marcel Roussel Galle and …
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