Holy Week 2024: Remembering the suffering of Jesus Christ at the Celestial Gardens
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Remembering the passion and death of Jesus Christ is the highlight of the Holy Week in the Roman Catholic tradition. During this season, Catholics from all over the world usually conduct Visita Iglesia or pray at the Stations of the Cross. In Cebu City, among the places that people visit when.....»»
Daily Gospel, February 15
This is the Daily Gospel for today, February 14, 2024, which is the Thursday after Ash Wednesday. READ MORE: Daily, Gospel, February 14 Daily Gospel, February 13 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 9, 22-25. Jesus said to his disciples: “The Son of Man must suffer greatly and be rejected by the.....»»
Daily Gospel, February 4
This is the Daily Gospel for today, February 4, 2024, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark 1,29-39. On leaving the synagogue Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John. Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. They immediately told him about her. He.....»»
Remembering EDSA in Bicol | PNP opts for ‘police power’ in freedom parks
During the People Power commemoration, the Philippine National Police (PNP) occupied all parks in Camarines Sur for their supposed “outreach” program. Still, it did not stop more than 300 activists here to stage a protest action in the afternoon of Feb. 25. The post Remembering EDSA in Bicol | PNP opts for ‘police power’ in freedom parks appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Beyond the meme: Remembering Jaclyn Jose
Beyond the meme: Remembering Jaclyn Jose.....»»
Holy Week 2024: A peek into 7 Metro Cebu churches for Visita Iglesia
The Lenten Season is also about reflection and prayer about the passion of Christ. There are days to fast and during the Holy Week on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, the Catholic faithful usually practice the Visita Iglesia or the tradition to visit 7 or 14 churches, where they pray and reflect and do.....»»
Filipino villager to be nailed to a cross for the 35th time on Good Friday to pray for world peace
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Filipino villager plans to be nailed to a wooden cross for the 35th time to reenact Jesus Christ’s suffering in a brutal Good Friday tradition he said he would devote to pray for peace in Ukraine, Gaza and the disputed South China Sea. Ruben Enaje, a 63-year-old carpenter and sign.....»»
Millions of Catholic faithful in joyful dance to honor Holy Child Jesus
Millions of Catholic faithful in joyful dance to honor Holy Child Jesus.....»»
Daily Gospel, April 2
This is the Daily Gospel for today, April 02, 2024, which is Tuesday of Easter Week. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, April 1 Daily Gospel, March 30 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 20, 11-18. Mary Magdalene stayed outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent over into the tomb and.....»»
Daily Gospel, March 17
This is the Daily Gospel for today, March 16, 2024, which is the Sunday of the fifth week of Lent. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, March 16 Daily Gospel, March 15 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 12, 20-33. Now there were some Greeks among those who had come up to worship at.....»»
Despite suffering torture, environmental defenders continue fight against destructive projects
“We experienced an unimaginable intimidation and threat to my life through physical and psychological torture. Worse, they threatened the lives of our loved ones, and my family,” Eco Dangla said. The post Despite suffering torture, environmental defenders continue fight against destructive projects appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
What examples of comparison-free joy have influenced your life?
What examples of comparison-free joy have influenced your life? How does remembering your place in the body of Christ free you from the need to compare yourself to others?.....»»
Daily Gospel, March 24
This is the Daily Gospel for today, March 24, 2024, which is Passion (Palm) Sunday. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, March 23 Daily Gospel, March 22 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark 14, 1-72.15,1-47. The Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were to take place in two days’ time. So the chief.....»»
Daily Gospel, February 11
This is the Daily Gospel for today, February 10, 2024, which is the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, February 10 Daily Gospel, February 9 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark 1, 40-45. A leper came to him and kneeling down begged him and said, “If you wish, you.....»»
Balik-Tanaw | In defense of life’s sanctity
The season of Lent invites us to commemorate Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection. In this holy season, we are called to reflect on Christ, who was beaten by Roman soldiers, humiliated, stripped naked, wounded, hung on a cross, and suffered until death. The post Balik-Tanaw | In defense of life’s sanctity appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Easter is Jesus’ gift of new life – archbishop
Easter is Jesus Christ’s gift so that people will have a “new life” and renew their faith......»»
12 people drown in Philippines during past week break
MANILA, April 1 (Xinhua) -- At least 12 people, including a three-year-old boy, have drowned in the Calabarzon region during the past holy week break starting March 28, local police said on Monday. The victims died in separate incidents in the region, which is located in southeast of Manila and comprises five provinces. Filipinos observe the holy week that falls during summer by heading to the beach or ri.....»»
Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week
Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week, which is the last week of the 40-day Lenten season......»»
PNP: 29 dead due to drowning during Holy Week 2024
PNP: 29 dead due to drowning during Holy Week 2024.....»»
LTO-7 on high alert for Holy Week
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) is on high alert starting March 24 to 31, for the Holy Week. The LTO-7 announced their “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Semana Santa and Summer Vacation 2024” in a press release last Friday. Director Glen Galario has instructed all LTO-7 district and extension offices.....»»
LTFRB-Davao to strictly monitor bus terminals for Holy Week
THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Region-Davao Region (LTFRB-Davao) assures strict security measures in bus terminals in line with the observance of the Holy Week from March 24 to 31, 2024......»»