FINE’NA NA TINAITAI Gn 2, 7-9; 3, 1-7 Un tinaitai ginin i Lepblun Genesis Intonsis i Saina as yu’us Ha chuli’ dididi’ odda’ ginin i tanu’ ya Ha fotma i taotåo ginin ennåo; Ha hagungi ni mannåna’i lina’la’ na hinagung hålum gi gui’eng-ña ya ha tutuhun i taotåo lumå’la’. Pues i Saina as yu’us Ha
My kids and I read a children’s book a few years ago about a sweet little (cartoon) mole who was content with the little that he owned: a small home with a single bed and pillow, one little shelf for books and one cup for tea, along with a taste for simple pleasures such as
In recent years the prayer that the minister says when administering ashes on Ash Wednesday has become a bit more flexible, in that alternatives are allowed. Somehow it just doesn’t feel right putting ashes on a youngster and saying “Remember you are dust and to dust you shall return!” Given the drinking and driving habits
Fr. Dionisio Q. Selma, OAR Prior Provincial and Fr. Jose Ernil R. Almayo, OAR Provincial Secretary visited the OAR community of Saipan a.k.a “Recoletos de Saipan” last February 23 to 27, 2017. the objectives of the visit were: (1) to check the status of the community; (2) to do fraternal corrections to the brothers; (3)
In the gospel proclaimed for Ash Wednesday, Jesus rereads the three works of mercy outlined by the law of Moses. They are Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving. These next few weeks, I would like to reflect on Jesus’ interpretation of these three works. Prayer. “When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, who love to
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In two memos published Feb. 20, the Department of Homeland Security outlined guidelines that White House officials said would enhance enforcement of immigration laws inside the country as well as prevent further unauthorized immigration into the U.S. In a Feb. 21 news briefing, White House press secretary Sean Spicer said the guidelines
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In more ways than one, Ash Wednesday — celebrated March 1 this year — leaves a mark. That’s because not only are Catholics marked with a sign of penitence with ashes on their foreheads, but the rich symbolism of the rite itself draws Catholics to churches in droves even though it is
I try to avoid partisan politics in the Along the Way articles, as my goal is present gospel values and Catholic teaching, rather than political ideology of any shade. However, the gospels have specific content that makes demands upon the believer and Catholic teaching is also specific. There are times when the policy of the government or
Within 30 hours of their plane’s touchdown at Saipan’s airport, the two visitors had met with our Bishop, the Governing Board, staff and volunteers of Karidat, and they had been taken on a driving tour of the island, for a little sightseeing. Phew. And here they were, the two representatives of Catholic Charities USA, ready
FINE’NA NA TINAITAI Is 49. 14-15 Un tinaitai ginin i Lepblun i Prufeta as Isaias Ilek-ña si Sion, “Ha yuti’ yu’ esta i Saina; maleffa esta nu guåhu i Saina.” Kåo siña i nana maleffa ni neni-ña, u tåya’ kariñu-ña para i patgun ni ginin i tiyån-ña? Maseha i nana u maleffa, Guåhu ni nungka
