Black Nazarene (Quiapo Church) Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula reminded Black Nazarene devotees that Jesus Christ is aware and cares about His people's trials and sufferings. Advincula made this reminder as he gave his homily during the midnight Mass at the Quirino Grandstand on Monday,...
Cardinal Jose Advincula (Ali Vicoy/MB) Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula urged the faithful to always listen intently to the truth as it is a way to genuinely celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. In his Christmas message, Advincula said that “in order to genuinely celebrate Christmas, we...
Two days from now, the entire Christendom will commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. Year in and year out, this is the time of year when people plan festive gatherings for their families, friends, and colleagues to celebrate the season. It’s also the time for people to prepare gifts for those...
Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula cited the strong faith of the Filipino people as more parishioners are going back to hear the live masses just as the Catholic Church began its observance of the nine-day “Simbang Gabi.” cardinal jose advincula (manila bulletin photo) “Jesus is the...
The holidays are all about the birth of Jesus Christ, but they are also a great excuse to indulge your sweet tooth more than the usual GLÜHWEIN Mulled wine in a German Christmas market back in 2017. You give a few Euros as a deposit for the mug but you can also forfeit it and keep the mug instead...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Reflections today It is good to reflect on God’s unconditional love on the second day of our Misa de Gallo. Today’s Gospel gives the genealogy of our Lord Jesus Christ. Intending to show the continuity of his Gospel from the Old Testament, Matthew uses the so-called tōle dōt...
Filipinos’ faith in God will once again be on display when they rise up early and be on their Sunday’s best to attend the nine-day Simbang Gabi starting at dawn today, Dec. 16. Notwithstanding the cold mornings, busy schedules, and the threat of Covid-19, Filipino Catholics are expected to...
The Philippine goverment must take prompt decisive actions on the latest sanctions imposed by the United States (US) Department of Treasury against controversial preacher Apollo Quiboloy, the Gabriela Women’s Party said on Sunday, Dec. 11. Gabriela Rep. Arlene Brosas (left) and Pastor Apollo...
Roman Catholics will mark on Sunday, Nov. 20, the Solemnity of the Christ the King, the last Sunday of the Catholic Church’s liturgical year. Christ the King (Catholic Culture) The feast signals the observance of the following Sunday, Nov. 27, as the First Sunday of Advent in preparation for...
The city government of Las Piñas issued an advisory to motorists passing along the stretch of Alabang-Zapote Road to expect heavy traffic in celebration of the annual feast of Christ the King on Saturday, Nov. 19. The traffic bureau told motorists to anticipate heavy traffic due to the events...
REFLECTIONS TODAY In the time of Jesus, the scribes and the Pharisees enjoyed the respect of the people for their knowledge and observance of the Law of Moses. The teacher of the Law was addressed as “Rabbi” ('my master,') from the Hebrew rab which means “great” or “distinguished.”...
THROUGH UNTRUE Fr. Rolando V. dela Rosa, O.P. My friend Erick once enjoyed a big number of "friends" and "followers" on social media. But when he started posting religious messages taken from the Bible, many unfriended, unfollowed or ghosted him. One person even sent him this message: "Reading your...
