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From St. Daniel Comboni himself to the present time, hundreds of his missionaries have given their life for Africa. It is a story of success. It is now Africa that gives back its contribution to the Church and to the Comboni Missionaries.
The “Absolute Divorce Act,” also known as House Bill (HB) 9349, was recently passed by the House of Representatives in the Philippines. The aim of this bill is to legalize absolute divorce for couples facing difficult situations in their marriage. If this bill becomes law, divorce will be legal in the Philippines. Bishop Alberto Uy of the Diocese of Tagbilaran has responded to the passing of this bill, stating that divorce destroys the sanctity of marriage as a sacred covenant.
In a country where education symbolizes success, graduation ceremonies have recently brought joy nationwide. These celebrations, alongside religious milestones, highlight the profound journeys of our seminarians, underscoring our community’s collective spirit of gratitude and dedication to growth and faith.
The coming of the Holy Spirit upon Mary, Mother of Jesus, and upon the disciples of our Lord marked the birth of the Missionary Church. Something extraordinarily beautiful and important happened: Mary became Queen of the universe; Peter, from being timid and weak, became a courageous witness of the Risen Lord, and all those who were baptized became living stones of the Church. Calling to mind this great event leads us into prayer:
Dalawang taon na pala ang nakalipas mula ng maitalaga akong maglingkod sa Parokya ni San Daniel Comboni dito sa Duale, Limay, Bataan. Madalas ko pa ring marinig ang katanungang:
In a heartfelt narrative, Bro. Mario Jason reflects on his journey towards embracing his missionary vocation. Through challenges and self-discovery, he finally finds purpose and fulfillment in serving people wherever God sends him.
Europe was the first continent to be evangelized. After the apostolic time, that was the work of the Benedictine monks like St. Patrick for Ireland, St. Boniface for Germany, the Saints Cyril and Methodius for the peoples of the East of Europe and of Russia.
The year 2025 will be a Jubilee Year. In the Catholic Church, jubilees are years of grace and pilgrimage which happen every 25 years.
The season of Lent prepared us for the celebration of Easter, as we reflected on God’s selfless sacrifice. Amidst the anxieties of the world, Easter remains significant for believers, as it inspires joy and sharing.
As I was preparing the contents of this article, I got inspiration from two documents of Pope Francis: his message for Lent 2024 and his apostolic exhortation on Confidence in the Spirituality of Saint Therese of Lisieux.
