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 …
From February 11 to July 16 in the year 1858, for a total of eighteen times, “a small maiden” of great beauty appeared to Bernadette Soubirous at the cave-grotto in Massabielle. This lady of extraordinary beauty would later identify herself as “The Immaculate Conception” (see related post). The young girl …
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 …
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