What is among vice presidential candidate and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte's most fervent prayers to God? The protection of Filipinos' votes come election day on May 9, 2022. (Lakas-CMD Media) This was revealed by Duterte herself when she and her 2022 poll partner, presidential aspirant and former...
Ash Wednesday, observed on March 2 this year, is the beginning of Lent. In a predominantly Christian country like the Philippines, the Lenten season does not need much explanation. Lent recalls the 40 days of Jesus’ fasting in the desert before he entered His public ministry. Roman Catholics...
The Holy Father Pope Francis has declared March 2, Ash Wednesday as a Day of Prayer for fasting and peace as he urged the faithful to pray for peace in Ukraine. Pope Francis (Manila Bulletin file photo) His Holiness made the appeal at his public audience in the Vatican on Feb. 23 said a report by...
Echoing the appeal of Pope Francis, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president and Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio “Ambo” S. David has called on the public to pray for peace in Europe amid the war in Ukraine due to Russia’s invasion. Bishop Pablo Virgilio “Ambo” S....
Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula told the Catholic faithful to pray for peace and be instruments of peace as the world crosses over a new calendar year on Saturday, Jan. 1. Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose F. Advincula (MANILA BULETIN FILE PHOTO) Advincula said that the new year is the...
Editorial A few days after the onslaught of Typhoon Odette, as communication lines were slowly restored, photos and video clips during the storm emerged for all to see. Literally “wiping off the planet” is what this terrifying typhoon did to places such as Surigao City and Kabankalan in Negros,...
(CBCP) The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Friday, Nov. 26, issued a prayer for the 2022 national and local elections which should be recited during Sunday Masses. " enjoin all parishes, shrines, and chapels in the country to pray the Prayer for 2022 Elections prepared by...
As Vice President Leni Robredo mulls her decision to run for president in the 2022 polls, her supporters held a virtual prayer rally to guide her in making the best choice for the country. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP) Leni For You, a group of students, teachers, employees, parents, and alumni...
The country is blessed to have President Duterte as its leader due to his hard work, according to religious leader Apollo Quiboloy. Pastor Apollo Quiboloy prays over President Rodrigo Duterte during the latter's visit to the Kingdom of Jesus Christ's headquarters in Davao on August 17, 2021....
The Diocese of Parañaque urged families to recite the Prayer of Hope in time of COVID-19 while in their homes during the implementation of the enhanced community quarantine. Photo courtesy Diocese of Parañaque "We encourage everyone, especially families in their homes, to join in reciting the...
Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula has shared a prayer seeking God's protection against the Delta variant of COVID-19 virus. Photo courtesy Archdiocese of Manila The Archdiocese of Manila posted the prayer on its Facebook page Friday, July 30. The prayer reads: "Dear God, our loving Father,...
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has released a prayer for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. CBCP/MB The prayer, which was released on Friday, July 16, is as follows: "God our loving Father, you are the source of life and of all gifts. You lovingly sustain us at...
