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An encyclical that must be read
4+ hour, 31+ min ago (633+ words) In the Introduction, the first three sentences already contain a powerful message. Here are the opening sentences: The encyclical was inspired by the tradition of Catholic Social Teaching, especially the first encyclical which was Pope Leo XIII's'Rerum Novarum'(Of New…...
With great power comes great responsibility
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (410+ words) That's an aphorism from the movie, "Spider-Man, which serves as a moral axiom. It highlights the need to use whatever power or capability one has, for a greater good, and not as a means of entitlement. These words came as…...
Priest named new Tagbilaran bishop declines position
3+ week, 4+ day ago (255+ words) MANILA, Philippines " A priest recently tapped to be the new bishop of the Diocese of Tagbilaran has announced his decision not to accept the post." Fr. Gerardo Saco, currently the diocese administrator, was selected by Pope Leo XIV as the…...
Cebu Archdiocese's split proposal awaits Vatican approval
3+ week, 5+ day ago (391+ words) CEBU, Philippines " "Archbishop Alberto Uy has confirmed that the proposal to divide the Archdiocese of Cebu, dubbed "Sugbuswak," has already been submitted to Rome and is now awaiting action from the Vatican, while consultations continue at the local level. In…...
Catholic social teaching & the continuing struggle for the workers and the poor
4+ week, 2+ hour ago (435+ words) Pope Leo XIV has been in the news globally in recent times because of his message and crusade for peace in the Middle East. There are those who are now accusing him of being an activist pope. Actually, if people…...
Church diplomacy: Tagle preaches at Anglican bishop commissioning
4+ week, 1+ day ago (202+ words) MANILA, Philippines " Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle delivered the sermon at the commissioning of an Anglican bishop in Rome, in a sign of continued ecumenical engagement between the two major churches. In a report published April 28, the Anglican Communion News…...
Go out to all the world and tell the Good News
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (588+ words) That's from the Gospel of St. Mark (16, 15), words that Christ addressed to his remaining 11 apostles (Judas already quit) soon after his resurrection. In no unclear terms, he commanded them to go to the whole world and to preach the Good…...
Priority communion lanes sought
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (442+ words) CEBU, Philippines " The Cebu City Council is urging Archbishop Alberto "Abet" Uy and the Archdiocese of Cebu to consider establishing special lanes for senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and pregnant women, particularly during holy communion, even as one councilor…...
Nazarene replica visiting 15 barangays
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (148+ words) MANILA, Philippines " Ahead of the Jan. 9 traslacion, a Black Nazarene replica will be paraded around 15 barangays in Quiapo, Manila from Jan. 1 to 6. Quiapo Church officials said the religious image's replica would be displayed at villages excluded from the annual procession's…...
The Last Supper
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (519+ words) The Mass of the Lord's Supper, celebrated in the evening of Maundy Thursday, commemorates the Last Supper, the institution of the Eucharist and the priesthood. It also marks the beginning of the Easter Triduum. It's a joyful Mass, distinct from…...