CATECHETICAL FORMATION ON CHRISTIAN MORALITY

Posted by - October 28, 2017

The first catechetical formation for CCD catechists was centered on the reflection on the human person based on the anthropology of the Second Vatican Council and St. John Paul II. The next formation topic will proceed on to the succeeding reflections of who we really are as persons. After asking “Who am I?” the next

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“I have the Islands very deep in my heart.” Mother Margarita’s visit to Saipan, 1928. (photo right)

“I WILL HELP YOU FROM HEAVEN”

Posted by - October 28, 2017

(A prayer-letter to Blessed Margarita Maria Maturana for the Feast of All Saints Day and All Souls Day) Dear Blessed Margarita Maria Maturana, The Church has given you the title of “Blessed” and the title of Saint is still an on-going process. We know that while on earth you made it your mission to spread

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Saipan Devotees Attend Divine Mercy Workshop

Posted by - October 28, 2017

Despite the looming approach of a tropical depression, Saipan and Tinian being in Condition 3, dozens of devotees flocked to Mt. Carmel Cathedral to participate in the Divine Mercy Workshop last Saturday, October 21st, the eve of the Feast of St. John Paul II. Fr. Joel delos Reyes, a priest of the Archdiocese of Agana

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MOUNT CARMEL SCHOOL’S 1st QUARTER PRESIDENT’S LIST AND HONOR ROLL

Posted by - October 28, 2017

Mount Carmel School congratulates these students for making it to the 1st Quarter President’s List & Honor Roll. PRESIDENT’S LIST Students must have a GPA of 4.00 or above and must attain character marks of VG or above. 1st Grade: Asai, Ryusei Barcinas Donray Abholmwar Camacho, David Joseph Dandan, Nea Dela Cruz, Elijah Deleon Guerrero,

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Book of Revelation (Part 1)

Posted by - October 28, 2017

  If someone asks you what is the most widely read book in the world, it is probably a safe bet to suggest the Bible as your answer. Though almost everyone is somewhat familiar with Scripture, most have not read it all the way through. The Bible is really a library of different books that

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XXX DAMENGGU GI UTDINÅRIU NA TIEMPU

Posted by - October 28, 2017

FINE’NA NA TINAITAI                                                                              Ex 22, 20-26 Un tinaitai ginin i Lepblun Exodus Taiguini ilekña i Saina: “Cha’-miyu mumattrårata osino heheñu’ påpa’ i istrangheru, sa’ ginin un tiempu manistrangheru hamyu gi tanu’ i ManIhipto. Cha’-miyu mumattrårata ni håyi na bi’uda osino i manaisaina na famagu’un. Yanggin siakåsu na en mattråta siha ya ma’ågang Yu’, siguru

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St. Jude Thaddeus: Patron of Hopeless and Distressed

Posted by - October 28, 2017

Biba San Jude! Before my reflection, I want to thank all my parishioners, benefactors, and friends of St. Jude Parish for all their support, generosity, and charitable contributions towards of fiesta celebration. Parish fiestas are always an opportunity for a faith community to gather for prayer and thanksgiving. They showcase the generosity and faith of

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A Rule of Life: Love

Posted by - October 21, 2017

This week, a simple reflection of the rule of life, as set out by God in the Old and New Testaments. When Jesus was questioned about which among the command- ments entrusted to israel was the greatest, he answered: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with

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XXIX DAMENGGU GI UTDINÅRIU NA TIEMPU

Posted by - October 21, 2017

  FINE’NA NA TINAITAI                                                                              Is 45:1, 4-6 Un tinaitai ginin i Lepblun i Prufeta as Isaias Taiguini ilek-ña i Saina as Cyrus, guiya ni Ha olius, ni Ha go’ti i agapa’ na kannai-ña, para u gånna i nasion siha gi me’nå-ña, yan para u tågu’ i rai siha gi sitbision-ña, para u fanmababa i

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Theosis and so Forth (Part 2)

Posted by - October 21, 2017

In the history of Christianity there have been several takes on how this works out. The first approach emphasizes the idea of propitiation, the second the idea of apocalyptic eschatology and the third the idea of Theosis. Let’s consider propitiation first. Jesus was taken prisoner and executed, even though he presented no military threat.  His followers experienced Jesus as alive and

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