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SUNDAY GOSPEL READINGS: January 22, 2012 – “Fishers of Men” – Mark 1:14-20 – Third (3rd) Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B
The First reading shows the infinite mercy of God towards the sinners when Nineveh, who was scheduled to be destroyed by the Lord within 40 days, took upon themselves repentance and sacrifice after hearing from prophet Jonah, the Lord’s message....
PROFILES: Bishop Michael Kennedy D.D., Bishop of Armidale
I am very fortunate to have personally met Bishop Michael Kennedy a few months ago. He was not yet Bishop then but was still a humble Parish priest in Leeton, New South Wales. Me and my Friend went to Leeton...
Bethlehem lights up its Christmas Tree
The Middle East, particularly the Palestinian-dominated Bethlehem is now catching up with the world in celebration of Christmas. Just recently, this little town in the West Bank which is famous for being the birth place of Jesus Christ, lit up...
SUNDAY GOSPEL READINGS: December 18, 2011 – The Annunciation – Luke 1:26-38 – Fourth (4th) Sunday of Advent – Year B
This Sunday is the 4th Sunday of Advent, the last Sunday before the official Christmas Season begins. Our Readings for this Sunday all points to the coming of the Lord. The First Reading taken from the second book of Samuel speaks of...
George Lucas’ fictitious religion, Jedi knights gain true to life followers
Have you seen the star wars anthology? I have seen all of them, in fact I have them on DVD and Blue-ray. Although I am one of the millions of fans who follow the Star Wars saga, yet it is...
SUNDAY GOSPEL READINGS: December 11, 2011 – Who are you? – John 1:6-28 – Third (3rd) Sunday of Advent – Year B
This Sunday is the third Sunday of Advent which the Catholic Church calls as the Gaudete Sunday or the Sunday of Joy. Our readings for this third Sunday of advent centers on the Joyful waiting and coming of the Lord....
SUNDAY GOSPEL READINGS: December 4, 2011 – “John the Baptist” – Mark 1:1-8 – Second (2nd) Sunday of Advent – Year B
Today is the second Sunday of advent, Our Gospel is from the first chapter of the Gospel of St. Mark. St. Mark narrates the precursor of the Lord, who is John the Baptist, born 6 months earlier to mother Elizabeth,...
SUNDAY GOSPEL READINGS: November 27, 2011 – “Be Alert” – Mark 13:33-37 – First (1st) Sunday of Advent – Year B
This Sunday is the fist Sunday of advent. The Church celebrates the entrance of the whole Catholic church into a new Liturgical year and at the same time in the season of joyful waiting for the Lord. This is also...
SUNDAY GOSPEL READINGS: November 20, 2011 – Christ the King – Matthew 25:31-46 – Thirty-fourth (34th) Sunday in Ordinary Time – CYCLE A, YEAR I
This Sunday is the last Sunday of our Liturgical Calendar for 2011 which is culminated by the Celebration of the Solemnity of Christ the King. Next Sunday, the whole church enters the Advent Season, the beginning of a new liturgical...
PHOTOS: WYD 2011 Day 4 Highlights – Lunch with Pope Benedict XVI
August 19, 2011 – Today, at lunch, Pope Benedict XVI met with the 12 Young Pilgrims from all over the world. The Traditional lunch with the Pope have been continuously observed since 2008 World Youth Day in Sydney. The twelve...
SUNDAY GOSPEL READINGS: November 13, 2011 – Parable of the Talents – Matthew 25:14-30 – Thirty-third (33rd) Sunday in Ordinary Time – CYCLE A – YEAR I
The Gospel for this Sunday speaks to all of us of accountability, responsibility and diligence. God’s gift is not a passive gift wherein once received, it would be stored and kept. God’s give is active, growing and improving. We were...
WYD 2013 Rio De Janeiro launches CD and Song Competition
Like what the Bishops said a few months ago, WYD 2013 organizers in Rio de Janeiro have less than two years before the event takes place again in 2013. That’s why organizers in Rio are not wasting time and immediately...
PHOTOS: WYD 2011 Day 4 Highlights – Meeting at Escorial with Nuns and University Professors
August 19, 2011 – Day 4 of World youth day during the second day of Pope Benedict XVI in Spain was a day of two significant meetings. One is Pope Benedict XVI’s meeting with the religious women and the second...
PHOTOS: WYD 2011 Day 4 Highlights – Meeting with the Spanish Royal Family
August 19, 2011 – While many young people were busy attending their respective Catechetical events all over Madrid during day 4 of world youth day 2011, Pope Benedict XVI however met with Spain’s Royal family first thing in the morning...
PHOTOS: WYD 2011 Day 4 Highlights – Last day of Catechesis
August 19, 2011 - Day 4 of World Youth Day 2011 began with the the third day of Catechesis held at different parts of Madrid. Mostly this Catechesis session is not only about Bishops teaching and talking, but most of...
SUNDAY GOSPEL READINGS: September 25, 2011 – Sons in the Vineyard – Matthew 21:28-32 – Twenty-sixth (26th) Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today is the 26th Sunday in Ordinary time and our Gospel for this Sunday is taken from the Gospel of Matthew. We are reminded this Sunday about the first and the last. Many are called to witness the kingdom, even...
SUNDAY GOSPEL READINGS: September 11, 2011 – Mercy and Forgiveness – Matthew 18:21-35 – Twenty-fourth (24th) Sunday in Ordinary Time
Aside from our usual liturgical Sunday which is 24th Sunday in ordinary Time, we are also celebrating this Sunday the 10th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in the USA. Back when I was in the seminary, one of my scripture...
SUNDAY GOSPEL READINGS: Septmeber 4, 2011 – Communal Forgiveness – Matthew 18:15-20 – Twenty-third (23rd) Sunday in Ordinary Time
We are in our 23rd Sunday in Ordinary time and our First Reading for this Sunday is taken from the Bokk of the Prophet Ezekiel. In the first reading, the Lord reminded Ezekiel of his responsibility towards his fellow man...
Young People and the Pope: Together
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