Our Lady of Fatima Feast

May 13 is the Anniversary of the first apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to three children – Jacinta, Francisco, and Lucia – in the small village of Fatima, located in the rugged Sierra da Aire, some 90 miles north of Lisbon, Portugal. This was in 1917 when several nations of the world were embroiled in conflict. Incoming search terms:our lady of fatima (109)feast of our lady... 

The third sunday of easter

Manila, Philippines – Today Is The Third Sunday Of Easter. We Continue To Celebrate The Mystery Of The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ. In Our Gospel Reading Today, We Have Yet Another Instance Of Jesus’ Post-Resurrection Appearance To His Disciples. Incoming search terms:third sunday of easter (9)third sunday after easter (5)third sunday of easter 2013 (3)jesus and the third sunday... 

The Second Sunday of Easter

Manila, Philippines – Today is the second Sunday of Easter. Our Savior has risen and has saved us from our sins. The prophecy has been fulfilled. The men in clothes that gleamed like lightning had said to the women and disciples looking for Jesus, “He is not here; He has risen! Remember how He told you, while He was still with you in Galilee: The Son of Man must be delivered over... 

‘Year of Faith’ pilgrim churches

Manila, Philippines – The Catholic faithful receive a plenary indulgence each time they visit, in the course of a pilgrimage, a papal basilica, a pilgrim church, a cathedral, or a holy site designated for the Year of Faith. Incoming search terms:year of faith pilgrimage sites (4)year of faith pilgrimage sites in the philippines (3)pilgrimage sites year of faith philippines (2)pilgrimage... 

Second Sunday of Lent Today

Manila, Philippines – Today, we enter the Second Week of Lent. Speaking about the holy season of Lent, Pope Benedict XVI said that in Lent, the Church calls all the members to renew themselves spiritually, to reorient themselves toward God, renouncing pride and egoism to live in love. Today’s liturgy narrates the Transfiguration event on Mount Tabor (Luke 9: 28b-36). Jesus Christ... 

The First Sunday of Lent

Manila, Philippines – The season of Lent is once again upon us and the Church invites us to reflect on the connection between faith and charity. Pope Benedict XVI in his Lenten Message this year, “Believing in Charity Calls Forth Charity” whose Biblical basis is “We have come to know and to believe in the love God has for us” (1Jn 4:16) says that the celebration of Lent,... 

Sanctity of Human Life Sunday

Manila, Philippines – SANCTITY of Human Life Sunday, which is observed today, provides a venue for churches and concerned organizations within and outside the United States of America (USA) to encourage individuals to be connected in relevant activities in their own communities. It is hoped that activities scheduled by various churches, organizations, and concerned groups to mark...