National synodal synthesis on family and life
December 6, 2023 Manila, Philippines 1. The family is the basic cell of the ecclesial community of missionary disciples. Just as the family is the seedbed of vocations to the lay apostolate, to priestly ministry, and to consecrated life, synodality begins in the family. The domestic Church is where the virtues that help us listen, pray, discern, and forgive are
December 7 2023
Memorial of St Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 1st Reading – Isaiah 26:1-6 In that day, this canticle will be sung in the land of Judah. Within it will be set the city of our strength: Zion, a savior, a wall with a bulwark. Open the gates, and let the just people who guard the truth enter. The
Bishop backs ‘Christmas convoy’ to Ayungin shoal
By CBCP News December 6, 2023 Manila, Philippines A Catholic bishop in the northern Palawan diocese of Taytay has thrown his support to a civilian-led Christmas caravan in the West Philippine Sea. Bishop Broderick Pabillo described the three-day initiative starting on Dec. 10, International Human Rights Day, as “laudable”. “It is a peaceful way to support our military officers and
Wednesday of the First Week of Advent
Reading 1 Is 25:6-10a On this mountain the LORD of hostswill provide for all peoplesA feast of rich food and choice wines,juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines.On this mountain he will destroythe veil that veils all peoples,The web that is woven over all nations;he will destroy death forever.The Lord GOD will wipe awaythe tears from all faces;The reproach of
Prayer for Refugees and Victims of War: Prayer of the Day for Thursday, December 07, 2023
Lord God, no one is a stranger to you and no one is ever far from your loving care. In your kindness, watch over refugees and victims of war, those separated from their loved ones, young people who are lost, and those who have left home or who have run away from home. Bring them back safely to the place
5 things to know and share about St. Nicholas
St. Nicholas, by Jaroslav Čermák (1831-1878). / Credit: Galerie Art Praha via Wikimedia (Public Domain) Vatican City, Dec 6, 2023 / 04:00 am (CNA). St. Nicholas, whose feast day is celebrated on Dec. 6, is well known as possibly the real-life inspiration for the beloved Christmas character of Santa Claus.Not a lot is known about the historical Nicholas, who was