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Easter
Easter is the Church’s celebration of the resurrection of Jesus from His death on the cross. The liturgical season starts in the Easter Vigil (called the “Mother of All Vigils”) celebrated on the eve of Easter Sunday. This marks the end of the Holy Week and the last day of the Paschal Triduum. It is the most important celebration in the Church’s liturgical calendar, thus calling Easter Sunday the greatest of all Sundays. In the Gospels, on the third day after His Crucifixion and death, Jesus Christ rose from the dead. His resurrection signifies His triumph over death, His victory against evil, and man’s salvation from sin fulfilling God’s promises to mankind. Easter is simply derived from the word “East”. As the sun rises in this direction bringing the light of a new day that signifies risen Christ – the Light of the World. The Paschal Candle used during the
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Ordinary Time
As the liturgical calendar goes in its annual cycle, the Church associates “the return of dates and seasons with the
World Meeting of Families
The World Meeting of Families (WMOF) was created by His Holiness, Pope John Paul II in 1994, coinciding with the
Basic Ecclesial Communities
The Basic Ecclesial Communities or BECs are local Christian communities in neighborhoods within parishes described by the Second Plenary Council
Laudato Si’ Week
Laudato Si’ Week is an annual anniversary celebration of the “world-changing” encyclical letter of Pope Francis, Laudato Si’ – On
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Basilicas in the Philippines
Derived from the Greek term that means “royal house”, a basilica is a church that the Pope granted special ecclesiastical
National Shrines in the Philippines
Devotion and piety inspire the Catholic faithful to go on pilgrimage to churches and sacred places. A shrine, for example,
Saint Joseph the Worker Cathedrals in the Philippines
In 1955, Pope Pius XII instituted the feast of Saint Joseph the Worker in response to workers’ observance of the
Seven Churches You May Visit in Manila for Visita Iglesia
During Holy Week, Catholics go the extra mile in their practice of penitence. Thousands of faithful visit churches to pray
Baroque Churches in the Philippines | World Heritage Churches
“All this,” said David, “the LORD made me understand in writing by His hand upon me, all the details of
Mental Health Care
Counseling Groups One Can Reach Mental illness is a reality that most people are prone to experience, but only few
Catholic Hospitals in Metro Manila
The Catholic Church, according to statistics, is one of the largest providers of health care in the Philippines. In Metro
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Feast of Santo Niño
Viva Pit Señor! as exclaimed by the faithful in honor of the Holy Child Jesus meaning, “Long Live the Lord!”
Feast of the Black Nazarene
Annually on the 9th of January, in observance of its feast, devotees of the Black Nazarene gather to Quiapo, Manila
Simbang Gabi
It’s 16th of December and you woke up so early to prepare for your attendance in the dawn mass. It’s
Gaudete Sunday
It’s the Third Sunday of Advent, you observe the Church light a rose candle in the Advent wreath and as
Immaculate Conception
The Dogma On December 8, nine months before the celebration of the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary (September 8),
RED WITHOUT FEAR: The Church Journeying as One | Red Wednesday 2021
Consistently, Christian faith is the most persecuted faith in the world as shown in the annual World Watch List report