CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the year 2026 officially begins, many are welcomed into a new chapter marked by hope and renewal, anchored in faith. To guide the faithful at the start of the year, the Roman…
MANILA, Philippines – A recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed that prayer is the top coping mechanism among Filipinos in dealing with stress. The survey, conducted nationwide from Sept. 24 to 30, asked adults 18 years old…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday expressed sadness over Pope Francis’ critical health condition, saying that the country stands united with the world in praying for his recovery. In a Facebook post, Marcos said,…
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) released the “Oratio Imperata for Peace” on Monday, July 22, 2024. The special prayer was approved during the 128th CBCP Plenary Assembly. The prayer will be recited from July…
PALEMBANG, Indonesia — A court in Indonesia has convicted a woman of inciting religious hatred and sentenced her to two years in prison for saying a Muslim prayer and then eating pork — considered forbidden in Islam…
Whether raised, joined together or held by someone else’s hands, Catholic churchgoers may use any of these gestures in praying “The Lord’s Prayer” during Mass. This was the official decision of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the…
The story is told about a 4-year-old boy who was excited to go to the beach and kept asking: “Dad, are we there yet?” After so many times saying that they will be there soon, the father…
It is interesting how we Filipinos call the warts removal procedure “tiis ganda,” i.e. to endure the pain, to become beautiful. * * * In today’s Gospel (Matthew 5:1-12), Jesus teaches us the beatitudes, the attitudes we…
Someone noted that there are people who pray and pray, but still have the same bad habits anyway. (“Dasal nang dasal, pareho pa rin ang asal!”) —————— In today’s Gospel (Luke 9:28B-36), we hear about the transfiguration…
CEBU, Philippines—Prayer is one of the most powerful weapons God has given His people. And a prayerful heart is a powerful heart. These photos of an old man praying went viral on Facebook on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, as it…
Do you know why it is difficult to talk with some people? It is simply because they keep talking. * * * In today’s Gospel (Mk. 9, 2-10), we hear how Jesus was transfigured before His disciples.…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — While the majority of Cebu City residents are staying in their homes this Good Friday due to the enhanced community quarantine, many health workers still go to work to fight the deadly COVID-19…
