Articles by Mary Kris I. Figueroa

From the time of the Apostles and the earliest Christians during the Resurrection of Jesus, up to this very day, God’s invitation to mankind remains constant. The Risen Christ offers Himself to the disciples, in saying, “Peace be with you,” so that they may all find peace in Him. Now …

The Divine Mercy of Jesus, or simply known as the Divine Mercy, is a well-known Roman Catholic devotion to Jesus Christ. It is based on the written accounts of Saint Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun chosen by the Lord for a mission to spread the message of His Divine Mercy …

Each time Holy Week comes to a conclusion and the glorious Easter Sunday or Pasko ng Pagkabuhay ni Kristo arrives, it feels like a new chapter in the year begins. Personally, I tell my family, like “Oh that’s kinda sad that it takes another whole year again before our favorite …

I felt so blessed to attend a Recollection given by Fr. Jose Francisco “Jocis” Syquia, the Chief Exorcist of the Archdiocese of Manila Office of Exorcism. I’d like to extend many thanks to the Coordinator of their Ministry whose kind invitation to their Recollection for Lent led me to Sanctuario …

Every year, the Season of Lent (my most favorite season of the Catholic Liturgical Year) gives all faithful Catholics a special time of penitence and conversion; suffering and healing; sacrifice and grace. It is when the sorrow and grief in remembering Our Lord’s Passion ultimately brings us to the glory …

11th of February, Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. On this day, we celebrate and honor the Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Saint Bernadette Soubirous, the first of which took place on 11 February 1858. Saint Bernadette saw on that day “uo petito damizelo,” a small maiden, of …