“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” – Jesus Children, most especially, have a hard time believing those words. Isn’t opening a gift on your birthday, or at Christmas, the best thing in the whole wide world? For a kid it certainly seems more fun than wrapping a present for someone else. This
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” (Romans 12:15) The first Sunday in June is “National Cancer Survivors’ Day.” Today we celebrate with those who have battled cancer and who are living witnesses among us of hope and victory. Human persons are made for life, for eternal happiness, and for wholeness. Sickness
[Jesus said to his disciples:] “To you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. (…) Give to everyone who asks of you, and from the one who takes what is yours do not demand it back. Do
We have just finished celebrating Mother’s Day and for many of us, it is mothers who most embody loving care and gentle nurturing. In the Bible, God is often referred to as a mother so that we understand the nature and depth of the divine love for each of us. In the twentieth century, there
The Month of May has been proclaimed “Older Americans Month” here in the CNMI. Our Manamko’ are a sign of God’s presence during all seasons of our lives and we look to them for an example on how to grow and mature in faith. At the proclamation signing, Governor Torres encouraged older Americans to be
Today we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. This Feast Day was introduced into the Liturgical Year of the Church in order to draw people to contemplate, give thanks for and enter into the great mercy of God through the Resurrection of His Son, Jesus. During this day we are invited to consider… … that God showers
It takes courage to speak up–especially if what you have to say is something that others would rather not hear spoken out loud. Holding your tongue can be a virtue—except if the goal is to protect a guilty person. Elders deserve our respect—but sometimes they need to be held to account. Sexual assault is an
ANNOUNCEMENT: Thanks to generous donations from Circle K staff and personnel in Guam, Karidat is able to offer an assortment of CLOTHING and miscellaneous items to needy persons in our community. If you or someone you know is in need of clothing or various household goods, please visit our Main Office at the Sister Remedios
This week, let us take a look at the Lenten practice of almsgiving and what it means to give as Christ gives. It can be summed up very simply: Give Everything You Have. Yikes. Let’s take a look at what that means. The standard of generosity, for those who seek Christ, is set high because
COMFORT THE SORROWFUL Be a listening ear for someone who is grieving or going through a hard time Provide some love-in-action: if applicable, refer them to Karidat for practical support, counseling, etc. COUNSEL THE DOUBTFUL Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life and we can rely on Him to keep His promises. Feed