The Pain of Abuse is Always with Us

Fr. Shay Cullen 2 March 2018 Child abuse in all its cruel and insidious forms is the scourge of our society. It always has been and always will be unless more good people stop plugging their ears, turning away and denying that we are surrounded by pain-filled victims and survivors.…

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Opposing Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery

Fr. Shay Cullen 23 February 2018 Vatican City- Church and police authorities and non-government organizations (NGOs) came together recently in the Vatican under the Santa Martha Group headed by Cardinal Vincent Nicholas to discuss and share their experience and listen to each other. They discussed greater cooperation in combating the…

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Divorce … Why Not?

Divorce in the Philippines is not legal but it looks like there are more couples getting an annulment. Isn’t this enough reason to legalize divorce? The increasing numbers may be due to a greater awareness of this procedure than before. We get to know more about annulments or separations today…

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“Let Love Be Genuine”

Father Cantalamessa’s 2nd Lent Homily 2018 MARCH 2, 2018 | RANIERO CANTALAMESSA | SPIRITUALITY AND PRAYER Copyright – Vatican Media Here is the second Lenten homily given this year by the preacher of the Pontifical Household, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa. Father Raniero Cantalamessa, ofmcap. Second Lent Sermon 2018 “LET LOVE…

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NO TO DIVORCE!

 CBCP-Episcopal Commission on Family and Life Pastoral Statement Against Divorce  “I promise to be faithful to you, in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, to love and to honor you all the days of my life”. This Matrimonial Covenant is promised by married people before God and…

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Centuries old Philippine church restored after earthquake

Papal nuncio witnesses handover of Baclayon church to Tagbilaran Diocese ucanews.com reporter, Bohol Philippines March 2, 2018 Archbishop Gabriel Giordano Caccia, papal nuncio to the Philippines, witnessed the handover this week of a newly restored church to Tagbilaran Diocese in Bohol province. The Immaculate Conception parish church in Baclayon town,…

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