SACRAMENTS
The Sacraments are defined as outward signs of inward grace, instituted by Christ to help individuals in their spiritual life and to grow in holiness. Sacraments are signs of the sacred presence of our God in our midst today. They are more than mere signs, however, because sacraments impart grace. The sacraments help to make people holy in their chosen state of life and build-up the body of Christ. They are a way to relate to God throughout life’s transitions and help us to give praise and worship to God. They help us nourish, strengthen, and express our faith. Through the Sacraments, Jesus remains with His people, strengthening, healing, feeding, and forgiving them as they face life’s challenges.
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Gaya ni San Blas, huwag nawa tayong mag-alinlangang ipagtanggol ang ating pananampalataya. Huwag tayong matakot sa pangungutya o pag-uusig.
Kapag binigay natin nang buo ang sarili at buhay sa Diyos upang ang plano Niya ang masunod, magkakaroon tayo ng kasiyahan, kapanatagan ng loob at kapayapaan na hindi natin matatagpuan makuha man natin ang lahat ng yaman sa mundo.
Makikita ang karunungan sa ating buhay kung ginagamit natin lahat ng ating kakayahan at kaalaman para sa papuri sa Panginoon at upang tulungan ang iba na mapalapit sa Kanya.
Si San Francisco ng Sales ay isang obispo at pantas ng Simbahan. Siya ay kilala bilang “the gentleman saint”.
Maaaring hindi natin nararanasan ang pagdurusa na naramdaman ng santo na ating ginugunita ngayon, ngunit tayo ba ay patuloy na naninindigan sa ating pananampalataya?
Malapit sa puso ng mga Pilipino ang debosyon sa Señor Sto. Niño. Sa wikang Ingles, ang ibig sabihin nito ay “Holy Child”. Ang “Holy Child” na ito ay walang iba kundi si Hesus.
Isa sa kanyang sikreto sa kabanalan ay ang pagdarasal sa Diyos sa maraming beses sa isang araw, lalo na oras ng temptasyon mula kay Satanas.
Tuwing ika-15 ng Enero ay ginugunita ng Simbahan ang kabanalan ni San Arnold Jannsen.
Ang pagbibinyag ni Juan Bautista kay Hesus ay hudyat ng simula ng pampublikong ministeryo ng ating Panginoon. Magsisimula na ang tatlong taon Niyang pamamalagi sa mundo upang magpagaling ng mga maysakit, magpalayas ng demonyo at mangaral ng Mabuting Balita.
Nakikita ng mga tao ang kanilang paghihirap sa paghihirap ng Panginoon. Dahil sa Kanya, nararamdaman ng bawat deboto na mayroong Diyos na pwede nilang lapitan – Diyos na handang dumamay sa kanilang pinagdaraanan at nakaiintindi sa kanilang nararamdaman.
In 1571, there was a great naval battle between Christian forces of the Holy League and the Ottoman Turks who were Muslim enemies. The Christians were significantly outnumbered by the enemies. The weapon that brought them to victory is no other than the Rosary. It seems a foreshadowing of how we will succeed in our spiritual battle as Christians, and that is through praying the Rosary. October is the month of the Rosary and the memorial of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary is typically celebrated on October 7 as marked in the Liturgical Calendar. It was Pope Saint Pius V who instituted the feast as he was praying the rosary while the Battle of Lepanto was happening. This rosary is not only a display but a form of our communication and maternal bonding with our Mother Mary. Since the beginning, she was and has always been our intercessor. We are her children and she is our mother. Remember the last words of Jesus testifying this truth:
“Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister (..
MARIKINA CITY - A day before the national elections, the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting or PPCRV volunteers attended the send-off mass that was held at 8:00 am presided by Fr. Sandy Añonuevo. Before the final blessing, they recited the “Panatang Maka-Pilipinas” then afterward, holy water was sprinkled upon them as a tangible sign of blessing for their mission the next day. What is the PPCRV and what does it do?
There is Jesus among us. He dwells among us amid our life's turbulence and uncertainties.