"At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, ‘Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ 2He called a child, whom he put among them, 3and said, ‘Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me." Mt 18: 1 - 5
Saint of the Day
Saint Timothy
Born at Lystra, Lycaenia, Timothy was the son of a Greek father and Eunice, a converted Jewess. He joined St. Paul when Paul preached at Lystra replacing Barnabas, and became Paul's close friend and confidant. Paul allowed him to be circumcised to placate the Jews, since he was the son of a Jewess, and he then accompanied Paul on his second missionary journey. When Paul was forced to flee Berea because of the enmity of the Jews there, Timothy remained, but after a time was sent to Thessalonica to report on the condition of the Christians there and to encourage them under persecution, a report that led to Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians when he joined Timothy at Corinth.
In the Baptism of Christ, his humble love and a manifestation of the Trinity
January 08, 2021. “His will to redeem humanity from within”.
“With the wish to understand that Jesus’ decision to be in solidarity with sinners, confusing himself with them and asking for John’s Baptism, expresses his will to redeem humanity from within.”
In the Baptism of Christ we contemplate his humble love and a manifestation of the Trinity.
Epiphany: “The manifestation of the Lord to all peoples’
January 08, 2021. “To allow ourselves to be fascinated, attracted, guided, illuminated and converted by Christ”.
POPE FRANCIS angelus Library of the Apostolic Palace Wednesday, 6 January 2021
JUST IN: Vatican Lays Out 20 Points for ‘Universal & Fair Destination of Vaccines’
December 29, 2020. A Joint Venture of Vatican’s COVID-19 Commission & Pontifical Academy for Life (FULL TEXT).
‘Vaccine for all. 20 points for a fairer and healthier world’
National Youth Day in Philippines Postponed to 2022
December 28, 2020. Specifics to be Determined.
The National Youth Day festivities, set to take place in Naga City next year, has been postponed due to the raging coronavirus pandemic, according to CBCP News.
Feast of the Holy Innocents
December 28, 2020. Celebrated today, December 28, is the feast of the Holy Innocents and Father Rafael Mosteyrin, priest of the Opus Dei, offers the following article.
We are all capable of the best and of the worst. On Palm Sunday, the majority of those in Jerusalem celebrated Jesus’ entrance. Three days later, many who acclaimed Him on His arrival, shout and cried out for His crucifixion.
Better Oversight of Spending & Investments at Heart of Pope’s New Motu Proprio
December 28, 2020. “A Better Organization” establishes a greater control and a better visibility of Saint Peter’s Pence and of the funds that come from donations of the faithful.
As Pope Francis works toward greater financial transparency and accountability in the Vatican, he has given a new mandate to improve oversight of spending and investments, including of Peter’s Pence.
Pastoral Letter for Feast of Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
December 27, 2020. By Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster.
These days we hear a great deal about ecology, and rightly so. We must take care of the created world in its beauty and resources.
Pope Francis Has Advice for Families on Feast of Holy Family
December 27, 2020. Please, Thank You, I am Sorry.
Pope Francis offered some common sense but profound advice for families during his Angelus Address on December 27, 2020, the Feast of the Holy Family.
Full Text of Holy Father’s Angelus Commentary on Feast of Holy Family
December 27, 2020. Announces Year of Reflection on Amoris Laetitia
Pope Francis in his Angelus commentary on the Feast of the Holy Family — December 27, 2020 — noted the upcoming anniversary of Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia, promulgated five years ago this coming March 19, 2021. In that context, he announced a year of reflection on the document and said reflections will be available to communities and families throughout the world.
Full Text of Holy Father’s 2020 Urbi et Orbi Message
December 25, 2020. ‘The Child born of the Virgin Mary in Bethlehem was born for everyone: he is the son that God has given to the entire human family’.
Pope Francis delivered the traditional Urbi et Orbi (“To the City [of Rome] and the World”) on Christmas Day. This year, in light of the coronavirus pandemic, he spoke in the Hall of Benediction of St. Peter’s Basilica, the upper area just behind the central loggia where he would usually have delivered his message, with a limited gathering of the faithful.
Archbishop Follo: Pilgrimage to Holy Family in Nazareth
December 25, 2020. With the invitation to contemplate the Son of God who makes himself a pilgrim for us and lives in a Holy Family.
Sunday of the Holy Family – Year B – December 27, 2020
Roman Rite: Jan 15.1 to 6; 21.1-3; B 11, 8.11-12.17-19; Luke 2, 22-40
Full Text of Holy Father’s Homily for Midnight Mass on Solemnity of Nativity of the Lord
December 24, 2020. ‘For to us a child is born, to us a son is given’.
Here is the homily Pope Francis presented on the eve of the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord in the Vatican Basilica.
‘To Beloved People of Lebanon, Whom I Hope to Visit As Soon As Possible’ — Pope Sends Christmas Letter (FULL TEXT)
December 24, 2020. “Let Us Help Lebanon Surmount This Grave Crisis…. Providence Will Never Abandon Lebanon… Trust in God’s Presence and Faithfulness’.
I express “my affection for the beloved people of Lebanon, whom I hope to visit as soon as possible…”
‘The Psalms: A Doorway to Jewish-Catholic Dialogue’
December 23, 2020. Released by Catholic and Jewish Leaders of Canada.
On the recommendation of the Commission for Christian Unity, Religious Relations with the Jews and Interfaith Dialogue of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), and the approval of the Conference’s Executive Committee, the CCCB – Canadian Rabbinic Caucus bilateral dialogue released a new resource entitled: “The Psalms: A Doorway to Jewish-Catholic Dialogue.”
‘This Christmas, May Jesus Be Born Anew in Each of Us, So Our Lives Bring Joy & Hope to All’
December 23, 2020. Christmas and Tenderness of Baby Jesus at Heart of Pope Francis’ General Audience (FULL TEXT).
“This Christmas, may Jesus be born anew in each of us, so that by our lives we may bring joy and new hope to all.”
Cardinal Tagle’s 2020 Christmas Message
December 23, 2020. President of Caritas Internationalis.
As 2020 draws to a close, our world needs more than ever the promise of God’s presence among us through the birth of His son.
Archbishop Follo: Christmas 2020
December 23, 2020. With the invitation to contemplate the Son of God who becomes a pilgrim for us and lives in a Holy Family.
CHRISTMAS 2020: Christmas: birth of the Heart of our heart, amazed by Light, Joy, and Simplicity[1]
Mass of the night, dawn, and of Christmas day.
Pope Tells Curia a Crisis a Time of Testing and Renewal
December 21, 2020. ‘This is the Christmas of the pandemic, of the health, economic, social, and even ecclesial crisis that has indiscriminately struck the whole world’.
Pope Francis on December 21, 2020, gathered the Roman Curia in the Vatican’s Benediction Hall for their annual Christmas message and minced no words about the crisis facing the world. But he lit a light at the end of the tunnel.
JUST IN: Vatican Publishes Note on Morality of Using COVID-19 Vaccines
December 21, 2020. In Pope Approved Letter, Explains What Would or Could Be Moral Acceptability & Why.
The Vatican has published a note about the morality of COVID-19 vaccines.
Pope at Angelus Recalls Mary’s Response at Annunciation (Full Text)
December 20, 2020. ‘Let it be to me According to Your Word.
Pope Francis in his December 20, 2020, Angelus address recalled Mary’s acceptance of God’s will when the angel called on her to “rejoice” at the Annunciation.
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