President Marcos marked the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception with a call for moral clarity in public life, urging Filipinos—and especially those in government—to begin every national undertaking “with truth, humility, and compassion” to rebuild public trust. In a message released by...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has endorsed an “alternative” Filipino translation of the Hail Mary. The new “Ave Maria” was approved during the CBCP’s recent plenary assembly as an alternative to the Tagalog-based “Aba Ginoong Maria.” CBCP Secretary...
BACOLOD CITY – Police arrested a man for allegedly stealing a monstrance with the Blessed Sacrament at the adoration chapel of the San Sebastian Cathedral here on December 30. READ: https://mb.com.ph/2023/12/31/stolen-monstrance-returned-to-church-in-bacolod Police Major Elmer Bonilla, head of...
BACOLOD CITY – A monstrance with the Blessed Sacrament stolen from the adoration chapel of the San Sebastian Cathedral here on Saturday, December 30, was found at the church’s gate early Sunday morning, December 31. The church said that the stolen sacred object was sealed in a bag when it was...
The month of May is traditionally observed by Roman Catholics, particularly Marian devotees, as the month dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. In the country, festivities observed at this time of the year like Marian processions such as the Santacruzan and Flores de Mayo (Flowers of May) as well as...
Under an umbrella of multi-colored fireworks in the night sky and a silhouette of devotees below her, our Lady of Lourdes exudes a bright aura during the torch Rosary procession on her Feastday last February 11, Saturday- also World Day of the Sick. The Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines urged the...
As Roman Catholics observe the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on Thursday, Dec. 8, Conference of Major Superiors in the Philippines (CMSP) executive secretary Rev. Fr. Christian Buenafe, O.Carm., called on the faithful to follow the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Immaculate Conception...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The Gospel frequently uses “seeing” and “hearing” in a figurative sense. More than referring to the activity of the body’s sense organs, these words describe the ability or inability of a person to comprehend spiritual truths inherent within sight or hearing. Because God...
Devotees of the Blessed Virgin Mary will offer special prayers, light candles, and recite the holy rosary on Monday, Nov. 21, in celebration of the Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Temple of Jerusalem, which is believed to be the beginning of the preparation for Mary’s...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Jesus talks to his disciples, acknowledging how lucky they are because they have seen and heard what the ancient prophets and holy people longed to see and hear, but they did not. It is true. Blessed are their eyes and their ears. The prophets and the righteous of old did not have...
The Diocese of Malolos will welcome the new pilgrim relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis at the Minor Basilica and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Bulacan on July 27. Photo Friends of Blessed Carlo Acutis Philippines FB Malolos Bishop Dennis Villarojo will preside over the Mass for the...
The Roman Catholic Church will observe the Solemnity of Corpus Christi on June 19, in commemoration of the institution by Jesus Christ of the Holy Eucharist to His apostles during the Last Supper. Corpus Christi (CATHOLIC ONLINE) Church rites will be held at the Santa Cruz Parish also known as the...
