Pope Francis celebrates morning Mass in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae at the Vatican Jan. 28, 2020. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

The Gospel is spread by joyful, not bitter Christians, pope says

Posted by - February 2, 2020

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Bitter or boring evangelizers will not help the Gospel or the Catholic Church, Pope Francis said. The church and the Gospel will only “move forward with evangelizers (who are) joyful, full of life,” the pope said Jan. 28. Christians must not be afraid or embarrassed to express the true joy that

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People gather during the annual March for Life rally in Washington Jan. 24, 2020. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn

Peaceful spirit of pro-life marchers ‘quite amazing,’ says participant

Posted by - February 2, 2020

WASHINGTON (CNS) — What you don’t comprehend about the marching portion of the March for Life until you’re in it is, even though it appears somewhat unorganized at the start, is that it’s an intensely polite and orderly experience despite its immense size. For many participants, it’s a pilgrimage. There are no raised voices, there

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Annual 5k Walkathon and Health Fair: a resounding success!

Posted by - February 2, 2020

Everyone showed up. . .including the rain! Despite the heavy rain showers that early Saturday morning, more than 800 people showed up and participated in the 5k Annual Walkathon and Health Fair. As early as 4:30 in the morning, dozens of people were already waiting at the parking lot of Kristo Rai Church even before

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Diocesan Guidelines on Music in the Liturgy for the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa – Overview

Posted by - February 2, 2020

If we recalled back on November 24, 2019, Bishop Ryan Jimenez approved two guidelines for the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa – Guidelines for the Celebration of Matrimony and the Diocesan Guidelines on Music in the Liturgy for our Diocese. For the last three weeks, we focused on the highlights of the Matrimony Guidelines. This week,

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“Insufficient Funds”

Posted by - February 2, 2020

Someone shared this story about a man who told the bank manager that his cheque was returned with a note: “Insufficient Funds.” He asked whether it refers to his cheque to the bank? Despite their “ insufficient funds”, that is, their lack of academic learning except for catching fish, Jesus called his first disciples; Andrew,

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Who gets to decide?

Posted by - February 2, 2020

After the mass murder of Moslems at worship in several New Zealand mosques some commentators pointed to the emergence of Christian nationalism as a factor encouraging such behavior. There was an immediate response from other commentators arguing that such behavior was the exact opposite of Christian values and the Gospel message. Not long ago I

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I MAPRISENTAN I SAINA

Posted by - February 2, 2020

Un tinaitai ginin i Lepblun i Prufeta as Malakias                                              Mal 3, 1-4             I todu Ha na’siña na Saina ilekña, “Bai na’hånåo i tentago’-hu para u pripåra un chålan para Guåhu. Atyu nai i Saina ni un ispipiha gotpi ha’ u fåttu gi Templon-ña. I tentago’-ña ni un malagugu’i lumi’i’ u fåttu para u pruklåma

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Mount Carmel School’s 2nd Quarter President’s List and Honor Roll

Posted by - February 2, 2020

Mount Carmel School congratulates these students for making it to the 2nd 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 Adam Spencer Dela Cruz Aiyana Pangelinan Aliyani Molly Ann Basa Anah Bellah Guerrero Avril Hershey

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