Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Journey to Calvary: A Lenten Reflection on Christ’s Passion

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The season of Lent invites us to walk with Christ on His journey to Calvary. It is a pilgrimage of faith, a time of prayer, fasting, and alm...
Saturday, February 22, 2025

The Chair of St. Peter

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Saint Peter (c. 1610–1612) by Peter Paul Rubens, depicting Saint Peter vested in a pallium and holding the Keys of Heaven. The Church celebr...
Monday, February 17, 2025

Is Septuagesima Sunday Still Relevant Today?

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In today’s fast-paced world, many of us are accustomed to the liturgical calendar as it is practiced today—mostly focusing on the major seas...

The Burning of Palms for Ash Wednesday

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As the season of Lent approaches, one of the most significant and visually striking rituals of Ash Wednesday is the burning of palms. This a...
Wednesday, January 29, 2025

A History of the Jubilee: A Tradition of Renewal and Grace

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  Pope Francis pauses in prayer on the threshold of the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 24, 2024, after he opened ...

The Catacombs: Hidden Churches of the First Christians

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  The martyrs in the catacombs By Jules Eugène Lenepveu, 1855 Beneath the bustling streets of ancient Rome lies a vast network of tunnels an...

How Printing Changed the Church: The Role of the Gutenberg Bible

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  Biblia latina , commonly known as the Gutenberg Bible. (Mainz, Germany: Johann Gutenberg and Johann Fust, between 1454 and 1456) In the mi...
Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Stretch Out Your Hand: A Reflection on Healing and Mercy

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In the Gospel of Mark 3:1-6, we encounter a powerful story of healing and restoration. Jesus enters the synagogue on the Sabbath, where a ma...
Sunday, January 19, 2025

Emergency Baptism in the Catholic Church

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Baptism is one of the seven sacraments in the Catholic Church, regarded as essential for salvation and the initiation into the Christian fai...
Monday, January 13, 2025

Observing the Commandment: "Thou Shalt Not Take the Name of the Lord in Vain"

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One of the most sacred and profound commandments given to us by God is found in the Bible, particularly in the Old Testament. In the book of...
Saturday, January 11, 2025

A Tapestry of Faith in the Parish Community

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In the heart of any parish community, one encounters a rich tapestry of persons, each with their own story, struggles, and strengths. It is ...
Sunday, January 5, 2025

Harald Bluetooth: The Viking King Who Inspired Modern Connectivity

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  Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson, a 10th-century Viking king of Denmark and Norway, holds a fascinating legacy that bridges ancient S...
Sunday, December 29, 2024

The Holy Family: A Model of Love, Faith, and Unity

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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph serves as an enduring symbol of faith, love, and the strength of familial bonds. Their story, whi...
Saturday, December 28, 2024

CBCP Pastoral Reflection for the Jubilee of Hope 2025 by Cardinal David

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HOPE AS A FILIPINO VIRTUE: Filipinos consistently rank high in hope and optimism, rooted in deep religiosity and faith in God. Phrases like ...

Día de los Santos Inocentes in the Spanish Speaking World

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Every December 28, much of the Spanish-speaking world celebrates Día de los Santos Inocentes (Day of the Holy Innocents), a holiday that bl...
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