Gospel Reflection for the Third Sunday of Easter
Gospel Reflection for the Third Sunday of Easter by Deacon Rosiky Camacho, Santa Soledad Parish
What’s Your Identity?
People identify us in different perceptions and perspectives. Each of us is unique and unduplicated, even twins are not exactly the same only identical. You are you and that’s how God created you. Consider this story shared by somebody. A girl in the neighborhood often attracted the attention of the people wherever she went
Christian life impossible without the Holy Spirit, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians must allow themselves to be guided by the Holy Spirit if they expect to live a Christian life, Pope Francis said. Only through the Spirit can men and women “rise from our limitations, from our deaths,” the pope said in his homily April 30 during morning Mass at the Domus
People can find peace by visiting those who suffer, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People who feel restless or lacking inner peace will discover it when they visit those who are experiencing great difficulty, suffering, illness or persecution, Pope Francis said. Jesus’ wounds are a source of peace “because they are the sign of Jesus’ enormous love” as he conquered evil, sin and death with
Pope makes donation to help migrants traveling through Mexico
TAPACHULA, Mexico (CNS) — Pope Francis has donated $500,000 to assist migrants attempting to travel through Mexico, but who are increasingly being impeded by Mexican officials from reaching the U.S. border. Those migrants who travel the length of Mexico are also being impeded in their attempts to apply for asylum in the United States and
Prayer lifts up those struggling with alcoholism, says Byzantine priest
INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — Numerous organizations, both private and public, seek to help those who struggle with substance abuse through programming and support services, but Father Bryan Eyman has committed to a different approach: prayer. Confident in the power of Jesus to satisfy every thirst, Father Eyman has been offering prayers for people struggling with alcoholism
LITURGICAL GUIDELINES for the celebration of CHRISTIAN FUNERALS in the DIOCESE OF CHALAN KANOA
INTRODUCTION DEATH IN THE CHRISTIAN CONTEXT 1.Catholic belief in death as the entrance into eternity, hope in the resurrection, recognition of the value of prayer for the deceased, reverence for the body which remains and the sense of mystery and sacredness which surround the end of earthly life are all reflected in the Church’s care
Diocese of Chalan Kanoa released new liturgical guidelines on Christian funeral
This weekend, Bishop Ryan Jimenez and the Commission on Worship is publishing the new “Liturgical Guidelines for the Celebration of Christian Funerals in the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa”, with its implementation effective immediately. The document is a fruit of more than three years of discussion and consultation among the clergy, members of the Commission on
Celebrating Older Americans Month
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
Sharing our stories and importance of dialogue (Part 2)
Different stories underline some of the conflicts and policy differences within the Church. Stories of some saints often stress strong devotional elements and contemplative prayer. Eucharistic Adoration is seen as the height of Catholic spirituality and obeying church law is one of the criteria for being a good Catholic. On the other hand, stories of
