WORD ALIVE Fr. Bel San Luis As we begin a brand-new year, let’s thank the Lord for the graces and blessings we’ve received. Some pessimist might say, “What’s there to thank when we’re going through hard times?” “Many are still recovering excruciatingly from the economic crisis of...
REFLECTIONS TODAY After Mary said her Yes to God’s divine plan during the annunciation of Jesus’ birth, she sets out in haste to a town of Judah in order to visit her cousin Elizabeth and attend to her needs. The Greek expression meta spoudēs, which means “with haste,” may also mean...
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...
Roman Catholics will mark Monday, Aug. 22, the Feast of the Queenship of Mary, a corollary of the Marian Dogma of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which was observed last Aug. 15. Queenship of Mary (Manila Bulletin file photo) At the Mary the Queen Parish in Novaliches, Quezon City,...
Filipino theater talent shines bright in Europe as thespian Joanna Ampil continues her performance in musical “South Pacific” as its Bloody Mary. Jonathan Church Theater Productions announces its limited 10-week UK and Ireland Tour this 2022. Joining Joanna and the rest of the ensemble are...
Roman Catholics will observe Friday, Aug. 5, the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major (Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore) in Rome, Italy, one of the four major Roman basilicas, and the most important church dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Pope visits Basilica of...
Roman Catholics celebrate Friday, July 22, the Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene (Santa Maria Magdalena), the sister of Saints Martha and Lazarus, who, according to the Holy Bible, were close friends of Jesus. St. Mary Magdalene (CATHOLIC ONLINE) Commemorative masses in her honor will be offered at the...
Roman Catholics will observe on Tuesday, July 5, the feast day of one of the most popular Italian saints - Saint Anthony Mary (San Antonio Maria) Zaccaria, the revered founder of the Clerks Regular of St. Paul. St. Anthony Zaccaria (CATHOLIC ONLINE) In the country, commemorative masses will be held...
The volunteers and staff of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Bohol and Hilongos chapters sent an immediate response to the victims of a passenger vessel that got caught on fire in Bohol. (PHILIPPINE RED CROSS) As per a statement released by PRC on Tuesday, June 28, their emergency response and relief...
CEBU CITY – All passengers of the ship that caught fire and sank off Bohol Sunday, June 26, have been accounted for, the Philippine Coast Guard-Central Visayas (PCG 7) said Monday, June 27. MV Mama Mary Chloe (PCG photo) Lt. Junior Grade Krysta Bergantin, spokesperson of PCG 7, said M/V Mama Mary...
All 165 passengers and crew members of the ill-fated motorbanca MBCA Mama Mary Chloe have been accounted for, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported Monday, June 27. Distraught passengers of passenger boat Mama Mary Chloe gather at Port of Hilongos in Leyte after the vessel caught fire and sank...
The Roman Catholic Church observes Monday, June 6, the Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church in celebration of the Blessed Mother’s important role as the Mother of the Church and as a way to foster Marian piety and the maternal sense of the Church. Mary Mother of the Church (Catholic Online)...
