VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Theology develops through dialogue, not an aggressive defense of doctrine that seeks to impose its beliefs on others, Pope Francis said. Like Charles de Foucauld and the slain Trappist monks of Tibhirine in Algeria, fidelity to the Gospel “implies a style of life and of proclamation without a spirit of conquest,
MANILA, Philippines (CNS) — Church workers in the Archdiocese of Manilla offered their blood as a gift to Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila when he celebrated his 62nd birthday June 21. The gesture was nothing new, said Rowena Ranola, 58, who works with the archdiocese’s Persons with Disability Ministry. It was Ranola’s fifth time
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican recognizes how difficult it is for nations to manage the flow of migrants and refugees, but one thing is certain: “We must respond in a humane manner, a Christian manner, and we must try to help people, not harm them,” said the Vatican foreign minister. Archbishop Paul Gallagher, whose
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Like an orchestra conductor leading a symphony of different sounds and harmonies, the Holy Spirit creates a masterpiece of unity and communion that extols God’s love, Pope Francis said. In creating this harmony, the Holy Spirit “makes the church grow by helping it go beyond human limits, sins and scandal,” the
“Eternal rest grant unto him, Lord, and may the perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.” This is the prayer we hear every time we pray for the souls of our departed loved ones. Last, June 20, 2019, the Christian burial of Bro. Romeo Salud took place at CHC Morgue Chapel. Bishop Ryan
It’s officially summer and this means not only vacation, or camps for kids but also weddings! Statistically, there are more weddings done during the summer, perhaps for obvious and practical reason – family and friends are able to attend and even travel for weddings. In fact, this year, here in the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa,
All the Mercedarian Missionaries of Berriz of the Mission of Micronesia are gathered for their triennial Retreat and Assembly at Maturana from June 10-30. On June 20, Mercedarian Missionaries of Berriz General Coordinator from Rome, Sr. Lourdes Gorostola (center) officially initiated the new leadership team for the Mission of Micronesia—General Councilor from Rome, Sr. Julia
In order to respect our clients’ privacy, we cannot always share much about the individual cases which come our way. We can’t tell you about hopes raised and then disappointments crashing down and collapsing all of that hopefulness. We don’t often tell anyone at all the stories of staying after work late in order to
After returning from their mission the apostles told Jesus of what they did and the Lord planned to go to a private place so they can have quiet time by themselves. However, it was at this very moment that the crowd followed them. Seeing the multitude of people, the Lord changed his plan by ministering
Applying discipline to our relationships means that we must set priorities and limits. Being human, we have only so much time and energy. We cannot love all people in the same manner. Some relationships demand more time and energy than others. Our spouse and children need more of our time and energy than do our
