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Non-Christians venerate Mary in Asia. Mary stands as an interreligious bridge that belongs to everyone. She is the most universal religious figure on the continent.
Catholics venerated female deities associated with Buddhism and with Chinese popular religion in different contexts as one way to express their Marian devotions.
Numerous non-Christians in Asian religions venerate Mary. In Singapore, Taoist devotees see Mary as an example of how cultivating oneself leads to a higher state of being and a divinization of the self.
Meeting the “patron saint of geeks” totally changed Rajesh Mohur’s life and prompted him to ask for baptism.
In this interview with Aleteia, the mother of Blessed Carlo, Antonia Salzano, testifies to the “extraordinary ordinary life” of her son who had an infinite love for Jesus in the Eucharist. He is a source of inspiration for young and old alike.
Carlo Acutis’ closeness with Jesus through the Blessed Eucharist, his use of digital means for evangelization, and his jovial spirit in the face of the acute illness which led to his death makes him an icon for Christians, particulary the youth.
The quincentennial celebration of the advent of Christianity in the Philippines (1521-2021) has sparked much reflective discussion. Yet, an important question remains: How can one better appreciate the 500 years of Christian faith in the Philippines, home to the 2023 burgeoning population of 117 million of which 88 percent are Christian and 80 percent are Roman Catholic?
Missionary and Evangelizer—why the question mark? One would simply say that Paul of Tarsus was indeed a missionary and an evangelizer. Yet, what seems so clear might be more complicated. Let’s check it out.
The narrative of the disciples on the road to Emmaus uncovers Jesus’ evangelical technique summed up in three lessons: walk with sinners, use the Scriptures, and break the bread.
Over the years, Bishop Robert Barron has laid out the evangelization basics. In this article, he suggests some simple and practical strategies for evangelization that any Catholic can apply.
As of this writing, the war of Israel against Hamas in the Gaza territory is raging and having a devastating impact on the population. Israel is at war against the militant group Hamas for its attack on the country killing 1,400 people and taking more than 200 hostages.
Pope Francis appeals to governments and decision makers to take vital political decisions so as to avert the imminent environmental tragedy.
The Instrumentum Laboris of the Synod of Bishops is the result of a process that has already been considered the most extensive consultation ever made in the Church.
The speech ‘A Strategy of Peace’, given by former U.S. President John F. Kennedy in 1963, defied the wicked notion that war is inevitable and that peacemaking is impractical. Peace is not a simple dream but rather a possibility, he said.
The source of true peace and joy is humbly accepting God’s constant and immeasurable mercy and extending His love to others. By loving everyone, we glorify God and find peace in our lives.
As tensions between the Israelis and the Palestinians rise, Christians are caught in the crossfires and face the targeted destruction of their own spaces and communities in the Holy Land by religious extremists.
In the face of increasing attacks targeting Christian communities in the Holy Land, and amid ongoing political tensions, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem says the Church will not allow a few extremists to dictate its agenda and will continue to promote peace and reconciliation.
Pope Francis has given an extraordinary gift to the Church: Amoris Laetitia, The Joy of Love. This document focuses on family and love. Francis draws heavily on the 2014 and 2015 worldwide Bishops’ Synods on the Family. He enriches the discussion with his own pastoral insights.
The first generation of leaders in democratic nations laid down healthy democratic traditions for the benefit of all. But today, democratic leadership is in the hands of self-interested power-seekers, leaving many citizens disappointed. To ensure a better future for everyone, we need good governance.
“Father, forgive them; they do not know what they are doing.” The first of the ‘Seven Last Words of Jesus’ reminds us that forgiveness leads to spiritual transformation and love.
The time period covered by the accounts of the Bible is only about two thousand years and the place where all this happened is the tiny nation of Palestine, and yet, nothing is more important for the whole world.
In every edition of World Youth Day (WYD), there are symbols announcing the arrival of something extraordinary. These are the symbols of WYD-the pilgrim cross and the Marian icon called Salus Popoli Romani. In this article, we are going to reflect on the symbol of the cross.
Father Eduardo Revolledo Villanueva is a young Comboni Missionary from Lima, Peru. He is in Taiwan and shares his vocation story and his missionary service in the Asian continent.
The parish of Yanahuanca in the mountains of central Peru had several communities. The missionary had to go to one of them to celebrate the feast of its patron saint. He took with him a Monfortian Sister and a young girl.
Jesus taught us to forgive and pray for our enemies and to reject all kinds of violence and killing. We must call for the abolition of the death penalty because it goes against His teaching.
Gratitude is the best attitude in the sunset years of life. The rest of our lives can become the best years of our lives if we spend our sunset years with reparation, intercession, and purification.
Though there have been many doubts weighing upon the organizers, including the logistics of the event and the health of the Pope, there is every reason to be optimistic that World Youth Day in Lisbon will be an unforgettable success.
Gaudete et Exsultate (GE) is the third Apostolic Exhortation issued by Pope Francis, following Evangelii Gaudium (2013) and Amoris Latetitia (2016). It is a call to the holiness of life, clearly echoing the universal call to holiness found in Vatican II.
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The articles and content from the November 2023 Issue
Pope Francis appeals to governments and decision makers to take vital political decisions so as to avert the imminent environmental tragedy.
Carlo Acutis’ closeness with Jesus through the Blessed Eucharist, his use of digital means for evangelization, and his jovial spirit in the face of the acute illness which led to his death makes him an icon for Christians, particulary the youth.
In this interview with Aleteia, the mother of Blessed Carlo, Antonia Salzano, testifies to the “extraordinary ordinary life” of her son who had an infinite love for Jesus in the Eucharist. He is a source of inspiration for young and old alike.
Meeting the “patron saint of geeks” totally changed Rajesh Mohur’s life and prompted him to ask for baptism.
God has called us to be true prophets of His word. We must speak and live out His truth by imitating Christ and working towards a better world for everyone.
Fr. Jerry shares the “four gives” and the “four gets” that have been the guiding principles in his life journey. They are about the “giving” and “receiving” attitudes in relationships with God, others, the world, and oneself.
Father Manuel João Pereira Correia, a Comboni missionary, has lived for 13 years with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a nervous system disease that weakens muscles and impacts physical function. In this interview, Fr. João reveals how he tries to live in this condition with missionary spirit, serenity, and the “gift of a smile.”
On the eve of the October 4 Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi in 2020, Pope Francis released his third encyclical, Fratelli Tutti. The Italian title is drawn from the writings of the pope’s namesake, Francis of Assisi, who lived in the twelfth century and is now the patron saint of ecology.
Weak cultures have survived when related communities have had a strong sense of uniqueness about their identity during their history. Cultural minorities are now making their voices heard.
Evil in the Bible is represented by violence and immorality. Sometimes evil is described and condemned. Sometimes it is simply described but not approved. However, evil can be so much more.
I am Fr. Moises Albarina from President Manuel A. Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte, the last born of 14 siblings and the youngest among eight brothers. I was a millennium graduate of Accountancy at the Mindanao State University, Marawi City. After college, I worked at Katipunan Bank in my home province for almost a year and then at Quatrolube Philippines in Valenzuela City for four years.
Listening is essential in the service of evangelization. To bear witness to the Gospel, it is vital to listen to the voice of God and the voice of the other because you can’t communicate if you haven’t listened first.
Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, Pope St. John XXIII, was born in Italy in 1881 and ordained a priest in 1904 at 23.
The Holy Bible gives high respect to virginity. The Mother of the Savior, Jesus Christ, herself was a virgin thus, the reverence to the Holy Blessed Mother Virgin Mary. What about in modern times now– are today’s youth into pre- or post-marital sex?
A new lawyer from the Philippines proves that nothing is impossible if you work hard, find ways, and most importantly, believe in God and His guidance.
The goings-on happening in the world today.
Hong Kong’s bishop, Cardinal Stephan Chow Sau-yan, (in photo) has reiterated his commitment to making his diocese a ‘bridge church’ that connects the church in China and the world.
The recently concluded 2023 Synod of Bishops is proposing major changes in Church decision-making processes and the way dioceses and parishes are governed.
Representatives of the world’s religions have signed an appeal calling for political leaders at next month’s COP28 climate summit to take meaningful action to respond to the urgent crisis of climate change.
As of this writing, the war of Israel against Hamas in the Gaza territory is raging and having a devastating impact on the population. Israel is at war against the militant group Hamas for its attack on the country killing 1,400 people and taking more than 200 hostages. The onslaught prompted the Israeli army to retaliate in force, with daily bombardments that have already left more than 9,000 dead, including nearly 5,000 children.
Myanmar’s military junta is carrying out more and more air strikes against the civilian population, according to a report by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights recently published at the UN General Assembly. According to the report, airstrikes have been repeatedly combined with “measures that systematically deny injured people access to medical care.”
“Suicide is a tragedy in our society,” says Father Cho Seung-hyeon, a priest and journalist, who refers to the nation’s highest suicide rate among developed countries. Common factors cited by experts to explain the high suicide rate are the pressure young people face at school, the lack of social protection, and the stigma surrounding mental health problems.
Pope Francis is scheduled to meet with children of the five continents in November to reflect and learn from their untainted acceptance of others and respect for creation.
The authorities responsible for information security have confirmed that the Philippines ranks second in the world in terms of sexual exploitation of minors via the internet. A phenomenon that has various reasons, but it also calls into question “digital illiteracy” which would expose them more to criminal use of the internet.
Catholic priest and environmentalist, Edwin Gariguez (in photo), is urging Europe’s banks to stop financing oil companies, including a huge gas project in the Verde Island Passage in the Philippines.
“Hoping Together” is the motto chosen for the announced Apostolic Journey that Pope Francis will make to Mongolia from 1 to 4 September. The Holy See Press Office explained that the motto “underscores the importance of bilateral cooperation between the Holy See and Mongolia.”
