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| By Silar (Own work) CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia |
As is with World Youth Days (WYD) of past, the end of the final eucharistic celebration is the time to announce who will next host the WYD. It will be Panama's turn.
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Wednesday, August 3, 2016
WYD 2016 Krakow Update: WYD will go to Panama on 2019
As is with World Youth Days (WYD) of past, the end of the final eucharistic celebration is the time to announce who will next host the WYD. It will be Panama's turn.
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Friday, January 9, 2015
WYD Veterans Stress Confession for Papal Visit
The Papal visit is drawing near, and even if you can or cannot go to the Papal events, how about dropping by a chapel and avail yourself of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, especially those who haven't gone for years. You can encounter Christ through confession in persona Christi and also go to holy communion too afterwards now that you are in a state of grace as Christ comes to you in His body, blood, soul and divinity.
With permission from CBCP News and Fr. Mickey Cardenas
MANILA, Dec. 17, 2014 — In a gathering held to prepare young people for the papal visit to the Philippines in January 2015, delegates to past World Youth Day (WYD) highlighted Pope Francis’ view that “the Church should be more like a ‘field hospital after battle’ with bishops serving as true pastors and priests spending more time in confessionals, consoling wounded souls”.
Friday, December 19, 2014
Papal Pages
And since the Pope is arriving on January 15, twenty years to the day Pope St. John Paul II went to Manila for World Youth Day, I'm jumping only once on this wagon and that's to lead you to the official website of Pope Francis' trip to the Philippines, papalvisit.ph. The latest news and press briefings are there to keep you informed on His Holiness' visit.
Archbishop Socrates Villegas also suggested as preparation for the papal visit to give ourselves this opportunity to go to the sacraments of confession and then the Eucharist.
Sources:
Schneible, A. Tea and Cake for Pope Francis as He Celebrates 78th Birthday. Catholic News Agency. web. December 19, 2014
Friday, October 31, 2014
Late St. John Paul II Post 2014
By Zygmunt Put (Own work)
I was busy. Sorry. Happy Hallow's Eve.
More than a week has passed since St. John Paul II's feast day. Factoid: It's his first feast day since he was canonized just months earlier by Pope Francis. I'm still wrapping my head around the idea that I was alive during his time. I was able to see him in the newspapers or watch him on TV. I even saw him during 1981 when my Mom carried me on her shoulders. In 1995, I was not really into the faith, to make it more lightly, that's why I wasn't in Luneta then.
My head wrapped like fried spring rolls, I had to contend that this guy was real, like me and you, and he has just 2 miracles more than us. Well, 2 recorded and confirmed miracles. He had youthful pursuits (being an actor), coming-of-age decisions (becoming a priest), goes to confession and a had lifetime of struggles and joys. He even liked the Princess' Bride. Tom Hoopes of the National Catholic Register listed 10 reasons why he thought St. John Paul II liked the Princess' Bride. Here were my favorites:
More than a week has passed since St. John Paul II's feast day. Factoid: It's his first feast day since he was canonized just months earlier by Pope Francis. I'm still wrapping my head around the idea that I was alive during his time. I was able to see him in the newspapers or watch him on TV. I even saw him during 1981 when my Mom carried me on her shoulders. In 1995, I was not really into the faith, to make it more lightly, that's why I wasn't in Luneta then.
My head wrapped like fried spring rolls, I had to contend that this guy was real, like me and you, and he has just 2 miracles more than us. Well, 2 recorded and confirmed miracles. He had youthful pursuits (being an actor), coming-of-age decisions (becoming a priest), goes to confession and a had lifetime of struggles and joys. He even liked the Princess' Bride. Tom Hoopes of the National Catholic Register listed 10 reasons why he thought St. John Paul II liked the Princess' Bride. Here were my favorites:
Monday, March 31, 2014
We're Reaching Holy Week, Let's Pass by the Confessional
This would be an obvious choice of topic to post but for those who did not know prior to this, popes go to confession too and have been, as do priests, and this is not really unprecedented, except being filmed like this. Check this article from the Catholic Herald written on March 28 or on the Catholic News Agency website or Pope Francis' Facebook page.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Penitent in Advent?
By Ramon FVelasquez (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
At mass last Sunday, I was reminded in the homily why we don't say (or sing) the "Gloria" during Advent. We are being penitent and getting ready for the Lord's Nativity that's why we do not say (or sing) the Gloria. Just like during Lent when we remind ourselves of sins we did or our capability to do sin, we reflect and stand before our Lord with more contrition and appreciation for His coming. It's an opportunity to sit down quicker, as I lean on one leg then to the next to ease the stress of standing, but we're getting close to Christmas. After Christmas, Glorias will come back.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
2013 WYD Rio: Last Glimpse
The dust settled literally as pilgrims returned to their own little piece of the world and began to recollect on their experience with other pilgrims. However, the lingering thought, which could be reflected upon til the end of their lives if they continue to seek it, was the encounter with the vertical dimension, with the Holy Trinity and its love. I hope so indeed.
Monday, July 29, 2013
WYD Rio Update: Next is Krakow
World Youth Day Rio ended on an inspirational note, with our Mother Mary, as we are all invited to fear not and serve, and the Pope invited all of us, including the millions (I think) in attendance for the Mass at Copacobana beach. The aerial shots showed the beach almost 80% packed with people.
However, the Masses and adoration were the high points of the past week, not because of the attendance, but of Christ among us in spirit and in the Blessed Host.
Christ Promises Much More than a World Cup - Fr. Alphonso Maria Bruno, Zenit.org
Pope's Homily at Closing Mass of World Youth Day at Copacabana Beach - Pope Francis' homily, Zenit.org
On Mary: Our Model and Mother - Pope Francis' address after the Angelus, Zenit.org
“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word” (Lk1:38). But what did she do immediately afterwards? On receiving the grace of being the Mother of the Incarnate Word, she did not keep that gift to herself; she set off, she left her home and went in haste to help her kinswoman Elizabeth, who was in need of assistance (cf. Lk1:38-39); she carried out an act of love, of charity,of practical service, bringing Jesus who was in her womb. And she did all this in haste!Poles Thrilled to Hear Next World Youth Day in Krakow - Estefania Aquirre, Natl Catholic Register
Local WYD Day Celebration Must be Made Meaningful to Youth-Priest - Jan Dell Posion, WYD Pinoy
Baguio Diocese Hold Local WYD Celebration - Jan Dell Posion, WYD Pinoy
Resources:
Aquirre, E. Poles Thrilled to Hear Next World Youth Day in Krakow. National Catholic Register: 28 July 2013. web
Bruno, A.M. Christ Promises Much More than a World Cup. Zenit.org: 28 July 2013. web
Pope Francis. Homily on Copacobana Beach. Zenit.org: 28 July 2013. web
Pope Francis. On Mary: Our Model and Mother. Zenit.org: 28 July 2013. web
Posion, J.D. Local WYD Day Celebration Must be Made Meaningful to Youth-Priest. WYD Pinoy: 26 July 2013. web
Posion, J.D. Baguio Diocese Hold Local WYD Celebration. WYD Pinoy: 27 July 2013. web
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
WYD Rio Update: First Days
From WYD Pinoy, Filipinos who have sponsor families in the Brazilian town of Petropolis exchange laughs, joyful experiences and sorrowful goodbyes as they move on from their missionary week stop-over to Rio de Janeiro in this piece.
“But what I found unique in the pre-WYD week activities in Brazil is the emphasis on educating the pilgrims about their faith, their country, their community and their environment.”
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Blessed John Paul II, Jason Evert and September 7
Some of those good fruits were in Blessed John Paul's writings such as papal encyclicals, for example Laborem Exercens (On Human Work), Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life), Fides et Ratio (Faith and Reason). Additionally, he also had his audiences where he was able to convey his work on the Theology of the Body (TOB), a collection of 129 speeches he gave during his Wednesday audiences starting in 1979.
These audiences delve into our relationship with God, his divine plan and how it is expressed through our bodies, weak as it may be. Coming from the TOB Institute, it gives a hearty description of the TOB.
"John Paul’s theology of the body not only paves the way for lasting renewal of marriage and the family; it enables everyone to rediscover 'the meaning of the whole of existence, the meaning of life' (TOB 46:6)".
Friday, June 7, 2013
Pope Francis Hears Confessions at Rome Parish
Friday, May 3, 2013
Pope Francis - "Jesus in the Confessional is not a Dry Cleaner"
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Pope Francis said in his April 29 homily that the Sacrament of Reconciliation is not like a dry cleaner but the dispenser of Jesus' peace. Here is an excerpt from the National Catholic Register.
“Many times, we think that going to confession is like going to the dry cleaner to clean the dirt from our clothes,” he observed during his April 29 homily.
But what really happens is that Jesus “donates to us the peace that only he gives,” he said.
Friday, April 12, 2013
Punk Rocker Patti Smith Meets Pope Francis
With my affinity towards music than morning and showbiz talk, I'd like to share this photo of Patti Smith meeting Pope Francis at St. Peter's Square.
Different from Patti Smyth who sung the Filipino favorite "Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough", Patti Smith brought us great songs such as "Gloria" and "Because the Night" which was then done by 10,000 Maniacs with Natalie Merchant in their Unplugged concert during the 90s. I remember that time in the 90s when I first listened to the Unplugged tracks and... sorry I digressed.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Jorge Mario Cardinal Bergoglio is Pope Francis
I woke up, got to work and then found out that we have a new pontiff. It is quite humbling that he asks of us our prayers, like a family member asking us support for the upcoming challenge. Let's offer him our joys and sorrows as well. Click the Urbi et Orbi link to go to the Vatican website.
I like how he was down to earth and just like anybody else when he said his first words at the balcony.
"And now I would like to give the blessing, but first - first I ask a favour of you: before the Bishop blesses his people, I ask you to pray to the Lord that he will bless me: the prayer of the people asking the blessing for their Bishop. Let us make, in silence, this prayer: your prayer over me."
Pope Francis the 1st - Urbi et Orbi - March 12, 2013
Some more news and blog articles about our new Pope.
Habemus Papam! Pope Francis by Dan Burke
Cardinal Bergoglio Is the 267th Successor of St. Peter - Zenit
Pope Francis Begins Pontificate Leading Faithful in Prayer - Zenit
Nail Biting Moments - Fr. Tim Finnigan
Vatican Hail the Election of Pope Francis - NCRegister
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