From an Italian widow to later becoming an Augustinian nun, Saint Rita of Cascia is widely known among Catholic faithfuls as the Patroness of Impossible Causes. Such title was bestowed on her during the ceremony of her canonization in 1900. Aside from being the patron saint of seemingly hopeless and …
It is said, “You never know what you have until it’s gone.” Many of us have felt the sorrow of being taken for granted. The more it hurts when it is a family member, or a loved one, who takes you for granted. You genuinely care about them, and desire …
From the month of May to October this year, the Catholic Church is celebrating a momentous occasion- the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima. The apparitions of Our Lady in Fátima, Portugal have truly enriched the history of our Catholic faith. More than the supernatural phenomena in these events, …
For quite some time now, I’ve been celebrating, or I should say, personally commemorating Our Lady of Lourdes on the 11th of every month, much like the idea of a monthsary. In the past few years, including this year, I realize that there’s always some significant event that happens to …
Jesus said, “I am the Good Shepherd; I know my sheep, and mine know me.” (John 10:14) Every year, the Fourth Sunday of Easter is called “The Good Shepherd Sunday” as the Church liturgy is always taken from Chapter 10 of the Gospel of St. John, which presents the image …
Often when I’m asked what life is, I always tell them, “Life is a valley of tears.” Saying that it’s a “valley of tears,” I got that phrase from the prayer Hail Holy Queen: “To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning, and weeping in this valley of tears.” …
In many countries, May 1 marks Labor Day, which is a holiday for most, such as here in the Philippines. For Catholics, however, this day is more importantly a day to commemorate Saint Joseph as a Worker. It is one of the two Feast Days that the Catholic Church celebrates …
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 …
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