VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians must be courageous when praying to God and not simply repeat prayers “like a parrot,” Pope Francis said. “In common parlance, people use an expression that I really like when they have a goal: ‘I put it all on the line.’ In intercessory prayers, this also applies: ‘I put it
HAGATNA, Guam (CNS) — Archbishop Michael J. Byrnes of Agana said the archdiocese was “saddened” that Guam Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero signed a law legalizing recreational marijuana in the territory. Guerrero’s action April 4 allows people 21 and older to possess an ounce of marijuana, reported Pacific Daily News. Adults also will be permitted to
MANILA, Philippines (CNS) — Members of the Philippine clergy and human rights groups responded to President Rodrigo Duterte after he threatened to arrest all of his critics. At a gathering of prosecutors April 4, the president threatened to declare a “revolutionary war” if his critics “push me to my limit,” reported ucanews.com. “I will arrest
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis told a group of journalists to deliver facts and objective reporting, not fake news and rumors. He encouraged the group to continue offering platforms for “a free and open exchange of information, opinions and analysis,” which will “benefit the men and women of your country.” The pope made his
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
Someone shared the story about a manager who challenged his employees during their beach party that whoever can swim across the crocodile infested river will receive $1 million cash, or if he/she won’t succeed, the next of kin will get it. Right away someone was seen swimming fast tailed by crocodiles and as soon as
Gospel Reflection on Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion by Deacon Tom Schwieger, Nuestra Senora Bithen Delos Remedios Parish
As a youngster I was taught to be nice to others, to be respectful and polite. There was even a course in school called “etiquette” which reinforced these lessons and helped us apply them to a variety of situations. Being polite was sort of a social lubricant that allowed people to interact in a reasonable
IBANGHELIU Lk 19, 28-40 + Un tinaitai ginin i såntu Ibangheliu sigun i tinigi’ San Lucas Dispues di Ha sångan si Jesus esti humånåo para Hirusalen. Anai guaguaguatu giya Bethphage yan Bitaniha gi eksu’ ni ma’å’agang Ulibas, Ha na’hånåo dos na disipulu-ña yan esti na tinago’-ña, “Hanåo hålum gi sengsung ni gaigi tunas gi
Someone shared the story about a frog wanting to climb up to the top of the well to see the light, but the other frogs discouraged him shouting; “ It’s impossible, forget about it, you won’t make it. “ He climbed anyway and reached the top. How? Why? The frog was deaf. On this Fifth
