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MY FIRST SIMBANG GABI EXPERIENCE

Meanne M. Mijares We Filipinos have been used and accustomed to many important traditions during Christmas time. For me, the most specia...
Bishops see return of Balangiga bells as path to healing

By Roy Lagarde Manila, Philippines Catholic bishops welcomed the return of the three Balangiga church bells taken by the US soldiers as war booty mo...
WHAT ARE THE “THREE WORDS TO FOREVER”?: A FILM REVIEW

Meanne M. Mijares I have loved you with an everlasting love. (Jeremiah 31:3) KJV A new commandment I give you: Love another as I have loved you. (Jo...
Search in Rome continues for remains of 1st Filipino bishop

By Roy Lagarde December 5, 2018 Manila, Philippines A search continues for the remains of the first native Filipino bishop who died in Italy more th...
In New Book, Pope Francis Addresses Homosexuality and the Clergy

In an excerpt from the book, released Friday by Religión Digital, the Pope said he is concerned about the issue of evaluating and forming people with...
Pope calls PH ‘great Catholic nation’

By CBCP News December 4, 2018 Manila, Philippines Pope Francis has recognized the Philippines as among the best Catholic nations in th...

ASK GENESIS

Why do we call the Resurrection ‘Easter’?

March 14, 2018 In: ASK GEN, HIGHLIGHTS No comments

Why do we call the Resurrection ‘Easter’?

by Emily Sanna @ejesanna. (US Catholic) In many Romance languages, the word for the Feast of the Resurrection is tied directly to Passover: Pâques (French), Pascua (Spanish), and Pascha (Latin) all come directly from Pesach, the Hebrew word for Passover. To understand w... Read more

COMMUNITY

MY FIRST SIMBANG GABI EXPERIENCE

December 16, 2018 In: COMMUNITY, FEATURED STORIES, HIGHLIGHTS No comments

MY FIRST SIMBANG GABI EXPERIENCE

Meanne M. Mijares We Filipinos have been used and accustomed to many important traditions during Christmas time. For me, the most special one is attending the Simbang Gabi, Misa de Gallo or Misa Aguinaldo. What is it, really? The Simbang Gabi is a s... Read more

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Quote of the Day – December 16, 2018

Quote of the Day – December 16, 2018

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Quote of the Day – December 15, 2018

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Quote of the Day – December 14, 2018

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Quote of the Day – December 13, 2018

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FAMILY

Public invited to ‘intentional parenting’ confab

Public invited to ‘intentional parenting’ confab

August 28, 2018 No comments

Parents who feel they need a different style of parenting to raise kids in an environment that empha... Read more

SPANKING

August 27, 2018 No comments
ABUSE

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RHYTHM AND ROUTINE

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MULTIMEDIA

WORD CONFERENCE 2018

WORD CONFERENCE 2018

October 26, 2018

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October 03, 2018

Pope’s Prayer Intention: Parishes at the service of the mission — September 2017

Pope’s Prayer Intention: Parishes at the service of the mission — September 2017

September 07, 2017

BIBLE DIARY 2018 TRAILER

BIBLE DIARY 2018 TRAILER

August 14, 2017

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for July: ‘Those distant from Christian faith’

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for July: ‘Those distant from Christian faith’

July 05, 2017

Mexican beauty queen makes ‘radical’ move to religious life

Mexican beauty queen makes ‘radical’ move to religious life

May 02, 2017

His Holiness Pope Francis: Why the only future worth building includes everyone

His Holiness Pope Francis: Why the only future worth building includes everyone

April 27, 2017

Pope’s Prayer Intention: Youth – April 2017

Pope’s Prayer Intention: Youth – April 2017

April 05, 2017

Pope’s Prayer Intention: Help persecuted Christians – March 2017

Pope’s Prayer Intention: Help persecuted Christians – March 2017

March 07, 2017

Pope’s Prayer Intention: Welcome the Needy — February 2017

Pope’s Prayer Intention: Welcome the Needy — February 2017

February 06, 2017

Pope’s Prayer Intention: Christians serving humanity — January 2017

Pope’s Prayer Intention: Christians serving humanity — January 2017

January 11, 2017

Pope’s Prayer Intention: Child soldiers – December 2016

Pope’s Prayer Intention: Child soldiers – December 2016

December 15, 2016

Pope’s Prayer Intention: Countries receiving refugees – November 2016

Pope’s Prayer Intention: Countries receiving refugees – November 2016

November 21, 2016

Pope’s Prayer Intention: Journalists – October 2016

Pope’s Prayer Intention: Journalists – October 2016

October 14, 2016

Pope’s Prayer Intention: For a more human society – September 2016

Pope’s Prayer Intention: For a more human society – September 2016

September 19, 2016

Pope’s Prayer Intention: Sports, a culture of encounter – August 2016

Pope’s Prayer Intention: Sports, a culture of encounter – August 2016

August 16, 2016

The Lone Man Building a Cathedral By Hand

The Lone Man Building a Cathedral By Hand

July 26, 2016

Pope sends video message to WYD participants and to the Polish nation

Pope sends video message to WYD participants and to the Polish nation

July 20, 2016

Pope’s Prayer Intention: Respect for Indigenous Peoples – July 2016

Pope’s Prayer Intention: Respect for Indigenous Peoples – July 2016

July 07, 2016

Pope’s Prayer Intention: Human Solidarity – June 2016

Pope’s Prayer Intention: Human Solidarity – June 2016

June 16, 2016

Pope’s Prayer Intention: Respect for Women – May 2016

Pope’s Prayer Intention: Respect for Women – May 2016

May 12, 2016

Bishop Barron on Why Ascension of Jesus Matters

Bishop Barron on Why Ascension of Jesus Matters

May 03, 2016

Pope’s Prayer Intention: For Small farmers – April 2016

Pope’s Prayer Intention: For Small farmers – April 2016

April 12, 2016

Catechism: Remembering the Essence of Holy Week

Catechism: Remembering the Essence of Holy Week

March 23, 2016

Pope’s Prayer Intention: For children and families in difficulty – March 2016

Pope’s Prayer Intention: For children and families in difficulty – March 2016

March 11, 2016

“Praying is Talking but most Importantly Listening”

“Praying is Talking but most Importantly Listening”

March 02, 2016

Cardinal Tagle: The Word Exposed – Catechism (Lent)

Cardinal Tagle: The Word Exposed – Catechism (Lent)

February 16, 2016

The Pope’s Monthly Intention (February)

The Pope’s Monthly Intention (February)

February 11, 2016

Catechesis by Timothy Cardinal Dolan at International Eucharistic Congress 30 January 2016

Catechesis by Timothy Cardinal Dolan at International Eucharistic Congress 30 January 2016

February 01, 2016

Catechesis by Cardinal Tagle at International Eucharistic Congress 28 January 2016

Catechesis by Cardinal Tagle at International Eucharistic Congress 28 January 2016

January 29, 2016

51st IEC 2016 – Catechesis by Most Rev. Robert Barron, DD 1/26/2016

51st IEC 2016 – Catechesis by Most Rev. Robert Barron, DD 1/26/2016

January 28, 2016

General Audience: God of Mercy is not indifferent

General Audience: God of Mercy is not indifferent

January 28, 2016

A message from Pope Francis for the 51st International Eucharistic Congress 2016

A message from Pope Francis for the 51st International Eucharistic Congress 2016

January 26, 2016

A brief history of the Popemobile

A brief history of the Popemobile

January 25, 2016

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for January 2016

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for January 2016

January 07, 2016

The Faith Exposed – Catechism (Mary: Ever Virgin)

The Faith Exposed – Catechism (Mary: Ever Virgin)

December 04, 2015

The Word Exposed – Advent

The Word Exposed – Advent

November 29, 2015

Sacraments 201: Eucharist (what we believe)

Sacraments 201: Eucharist (what we believe)

November 27, 2015

Saying I Do: What Happens at a Catholic Wedding

Saying I Do: What Happens at a Catholic Wedding

November 25, 2015

Sacrament 101: Anointing of the Sick

Sacrament 101: Anointing of the Sick

November 18, 2015

Why Do We Believe in God?

Why Do We Believe in God?

November 12, 2015

What is the Synod of Bishops?What is the Synod of Bishops?

What is the Synod of Bishops?What is the Synod of Bishops?

October 06, 2015

Why Was the Cross Necessary? (Faith Seeks Understanding)

Why Was the Cross Necessary? (Faith Seeks Understanding)

September 09, 2015

“Social Media Spirituality” (Godtiquette vs. Netiquette)

“Social Media Spirituality” (Godtiquette vs. Netiquette)

September 03, 2015

Do Catholics Worship Mary?

Do Catholics Worship Mary?

July 22, 2015

Top 10 Things You Need to Know about Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’

Top 10 Things You Need to Know about Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’

July 13, 2015

Pope to families: If you hide your problems, they’ll only get worse

Pope to families: If you hide your problems, they’ll only get worse

June 24, 2015

3MC – 3 Minute Catechism – (English) Episode 8 – The Bible in 5 Minutes

3MC – 3 Minute Catechism – (English) Episode 8 – The Bible in 5 Minutes

May 18, 2015

Who was Jesus?

Who was Jesus?

May 15, 2015

I Will Follow

I Will Follow

April 28, 2015

Life is beautiful with the Risen Lord in our hearts.

Life is beautiful with the Risen Lord in our hearts.

April 07, 2015

Easter message and Urbi et Orbi blessing of the Holy Father

Easter message and Urbi et Orbi blessing of the Holy Father

April 06, 2015

Cardinal Tagle’s Easter Vigil Mass Homily

Cardinal Tagle’s Easter Vigil Mass Homily

April 04, 2015

Pope Francis – Easter Vigil

Pope Francis – Easter Vigil

April 04, 2015

Easter Vigil with Abp. Socrates Villegas

Easter Vigil with Abp. Socrates Villegas

April 04, 2015

Good Friday

Good Friday

April 03, 2015

Naganap na ang Pagliligtas ni Hesus

Naganap na ang Pagliligtas ni Hesus

April 02, 2015

Manumbalik sa imahe ng Panginoon

Manumbalik sa imahe ng Panginoon

April 02, 2015

Ano ang halaga ng paghihirap?

Ano ang halaga ng paghihirap?

April 01, 2015

Reflections on the Holy Week

Reflections on the Holy Week

March 31, 2015

Surrender your problems to the Lord

Surrender your problems to the Lord

March 29, 2015

6 Ways to Make your Holy Week Really Holy

6 Ways to Make your Holy Week Really Holy

March 28, 2015

Unite my trials with the Lord

Unite my trials with the Lord

March 27, 2015

Pope Francis Holy Mass at Rizal Park, Philippines

Pope Francis Holy Mass at Rizal Park, Philippines

February 02, 2015

Pope Francis’ Homily, Holy Mass in Tacloban

Pope Francis’ Homily, Holy Mass in Tacloban

February 02, 2015

Pope Francis Holy Mass at Manila Cathedral

Pope Francis Holy Mass at Manila Cathedral

January 28, 2015

Pope Book Collections

Pope Book Collections

January 13, 2015

East Asian Youth Gathering 2015 with Claretian Family

East Asian Youth Gathering 2015 with Claretian Family

January 06, 2015

Claretian Martyrs of Barbastro

Claretian Martyrs of Barbastro

January 06, 2015

Claretian Missionaries in the Philippines

Claretian Missionaries in the Philippines

January 06, 2015

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