VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The poor are the church’s treasure because they give every Christian a chance to “speak the same language as Jesus, that of love,” Pope Francis said, celebrating Mass for the World Day of the Poor. “The poor facilitate our access to heaven,” the pope said in his homily Nov. 17. “In
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis told students never to be afraid of their desire for truth and never settle for mediocrity. He encouraged them to live with open hearts and minds, and not just stick with the predominant mindset in a world that believes diversity is conflict. “May you feel a healthy ambition to
After months of work, the Commission on Liturgy has completed the Liturgical Guidelines on Music and the Celebration of Wedding within the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa. With the blessing and permission of Bishop Ryan, both documents will become effective this Sunday, November 24, 2019, upon their publication in the North Star. These documents are the
Herman’s Bakery celebrated its 75th Anniversary this year on October 26, 2019. The celebration was more than just a tribute to the longevity of the Bakery. It was a tribute to the legacy of Herman R. and Maria T. Guerrero whose lives embodied one of the seven works of Mercy, namely “to feed the hungry.”
Gospel Reflection for the Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe by Rev. Fr. Albert Pellazar, OAR, Kristo Rai Parish
Gospel Reflection for the Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Rev. Fr. Leo Neil C. Bullos, OAR, San Roque Parish
As was shared last week, the Mass consists of two main parts, the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist, which together create a single act of worship. Our focus this week is on the Liturgy of the Eucharist, in which we are nourished by Jesus who is the Bread of Life.
Stephen Colbert is a well-known comedian, political satirist and host of the Tonight Show. He is also a devout Catholic (well as devout as a comedian can be), and even a religious education teacher in his home parish. A few weeks ago, CNN anchor, Anderson Cooper, interviewed Colbert. It was one of the best examples
In a dash a game official says, “On you mark, get set ”, then fires a shot and athletes run to the finish line. There’s no warning sign or shot as to when, where and how to exit from this life to eternity. When our time comes, we go, death comes without notice. “Therefore, you
FINE’NA NA TINAITAI Mal 3, 19-20a Un tinaitai ginin i Lepblun i Prufeta as ‘Malachi’ Atan ha’, sa’ mamamaila’ i ha’åni, ni mañiñila’ kalang hotnu, anai todu i mambanidosu yan i manailayi u fanmama’tinanum ni esta munhåyan mako’ku’, ya u sinenggi ni esti na ha’åni ni mamamaila’, ya tåya’ u sopbla ni håli’
