VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Faith isn’t something learned just by studying the catechism but rather is a gift passed on to children by the example of their parents, Pope Francis said. Although children learn the tenets of the Catholic faith in catechism class, it is first transmitted in the home “because faith always must be
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis offered a checklist for Catholics to keep track of how they measure up to the biblical admonition: “If anyone says, ‘I love God,’ but hates his brother, he is a liar.” Preaching Jan. 10 about the passage from the First Letter of John, the pope said the devil is
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican announced its plans to take a leap of faith into the wide world of sports with the creation of its first ever sports association. The Vatican Athletic sports association, which will fall under the auspices of the Pontifical Council for Culture and its “Culture and Sport” section, was presented
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of three women and recognized the martyrdom of 14 religious sisters who were killed during the Spanish Civil War. The pope formally recognized a miracle needed for the canonization of Blessed Marguerite Bays, a laywoman from Switzerland known for her spirituality in the face of
MANILA, Philippines (CNS) — Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila warned against fanaticism in his homily during a Mass to usher in the feast of the Black Nazarene Jan. 9. The cardinal told thousands of people who attended the midnight celebration to distinguish “fanatics” from “devotees,” reported ucanews.com. “What is the meaning of devotion? Every
by Msgr. Charles Pope Catholic teaching says that we must balance between the duty of a nation to welcome immigrants, and the duty of immigrants to obey a nation’s laws. What’s in a wall? A lot of meaning to be sure, as the raging debate in the U.S. shows. I’ve been asked if there is
Last Monday, Bishop Ryan P. Jimenez presided and gave a send-off blessing during the 6 AM mass at Mt. Carmel Cathedral, for three youths from Saipan who will be attending the 34th International World Youth Day in Panama. Tiava Aldan To’omata from St. Jude Parish, Eloise Rose Enrico Lopez from Kristo Rai Parish, and Edward S. Dela Cruz, Jr.
On January 26, 2019, Saturday, the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa will hold its 2nd Annual 5K Walkathon as part of its activities lined up for Health Ministry this year aimed towards promoting healthy and active lifestyle among its parishioners and the community in general. On this year’s 5K Walkathon, the Diocese invited a special guest
The Corporal Works of Mercy as outlined by Christ in Matthew 25 give us direction for how to care for the bodily needs of people around us. This great article offers inspiration to see living out these works of mercy beyond the basics. I’ve created a few teaching tools to help us teach kids about the Corporal Works of Mercy, and
The 67th Miss Universe beauty pageant competition was held on December 17, 2018, Wednesday, in Bangkok, Thailand, with beauties from 94 countries all over the world vying for the prestigious crown. Miss Catriona Gray from the Philippines bested all others to win the title. It’s interesting to note the one and same question asked by
