Justice and forgiveness (Part 1)

Posted by - May 12, 2019

There are a couple of channels on cable TV which specialize in police investigation shows. The shows usually begin with a grisly murder and then follow the police investigation until they discover the most likely suspect. The rest of the show is devoted to the trial and sentencing. A common element of the sentencing portion

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IV DAMENGGUN PÅSGUAN RESUREKSION

Posted by - May 12, 2019

FINE’NA NA TINAITAI                                                       Acts 13, 14. 43-52  Un tinaitai ginin i Bidan i Manapostulis       Makuntinuha i hinanao-ñiha si Pablo yan si Barnabas desdi Perga ya måttu giya Antioch ni gaigi giya Pisidia.  Humålum i dos gi sinagoga gi Sabaf na ha’åni ya matå’chung påpa’.  Putlus uttimu anai machalapun i inetnun, meggai na ManHudihos yan

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What’s Your Identity?

Posted by - May 4, 2019

People identify us in different perceptions and perspectives. Each of us is unique and unduplicated, even twins are not exactly the same only identical. You are you and that’s how God created you.      Consider this story shared by somebody. A girl in the neighborhood often attracted the attention of the people wherever she went

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Pope Francis celebrates morning Mass in the chapel of his residence, the Domus Sanctae Marthae, at the Vatican April 30, 2019. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Christian life impossible without the Holy Spirit, pope says

Posted by - May 4, 2019

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians must allow themselves to be guided by the Holy Spirit if they expect to live a Christian life, Pope Francis said. Only through the Spirit can men and women “rise from our limitations, from our deaths,” the pope said in his homily April 30 during morning Mass at the Domus

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Spanish Missionary of Charity Sister Paul supports a patient Oct. 16, 2009, at the House for the Dying in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. People who feel restless or lacking inner peace will discover it when they visit those who are experiencing great difficulty, suffering, illness or persecution, Pope Francis said. (CNS photo/Paul Jeffrey)

People can find peace by visiting those who suffer, pope says

Posted by - May 4, 2019

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People who feel restless or lacking inner peace will discover it when they visit those who are experiencing great difficulty, suffering, illness or persecution, Pope Francis said. Jesus’ wounds are a source of peace “because they are the sign of Jesus’ enormous love” as he conquered evil, sin and death with

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A family of Central American migrants is detained by Mexican federal police officers April 22, 2019, in Pijijiapan, Mexico, during their journey toward the United States. (CNS photo/Jose Cabezas, Reuters)

Pope makes donation to help migrants traveling through Mexico

Posted by - May 4, 2019

TAPACHULA, Mexico (CNS) — Pope Francis has donated $500,000 to assist migrants attempting to travel through Mexico, but who are increasingly being impeded by Mexican officials from reaching the U.S. border. Those migrants who travel the length of Mexico are also being impeded in their attempts to apply for asylum in the United States and

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Father Bryan Eyman poses with the icon of the Theotokos, the Inexhaustible Cup, Healer of Alcoholics, at St. Athanasius the Great Byzantine Catholic Parish in Indianapolis April 11, 2019, where prayers of healing are offered for those struggling with alcoholism. The next prayer service is May 22. (CNS photo/Father John Russell via Horizons)

Prayer lifts up those struggling with alcoholism, says Byzantine priest

Posted by - May 4, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — Numerous organizations, both private and public, seek to help those who struggle with substance abuse through programming and support services, but Father Bryan Eyman has committed to a different approach: prayer. Confident in the power of Jesus to satisfy every thirst, Father Eyman has been offering prayers for people struggling with alcoholism

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LITURGICAL GUIDELINES for the celebration of CHRISTIAN FUNERALS in the DIOCESE OF CHALAN KANOA

Posted by - May 4, 2019

INTRODUCTION DEATH IN THE CHRISTIAN CONTEXT 1.Catholic belief in death as the entrance into eternity, hope in the resurrection, recognition of the value of prayer for the deceased, reverence for the body which remains and the sense of mystery and sacredness which surround the end of earthly life are all reflected in the Church’s care

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Bishop Ryan Jimenez meets with representatives of funeral homes on island and members of the Worship Commission to discuss on the implementation of “Liturgical Guidelines for the Celebration of Christian Funerals in the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa" as outlined in the diocesan pastoral plan. These guidelines will be published in the North Star on Sunday, May 5th which is also the effective date of implementation to all parishes in the diocese.

Diocese of Chalan Kanoa released new liturgical guidelines on Christian funeral

Posted by - May 4, 2019

This weekend, Bishop Ryan Jimenez and the Commission on Worship is publishing the new “Liturgical Guidelines for the Celebration of Christian Funerals in the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa”, with its implementation effective immediately. The document is a fruit of more than three years of discussion and consultation among the clergy, members of the Commission on

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