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The theme song for the 51st International Eucharistic Congress held in Cebu City, Philippines on 24-31 January 2016. Christ In Us, Our Hope of Glory Lyrics and Music by Jay-arr Felisilda Librando Interpreted by Julie Anne San Jose and Nomer Limatog Jr We felt your word burning within us Your word unlocked The hardness of our hearts And opened our eyes That we may see you Hidden in the broken bread. Lord, you laid down your life As bread and wine we see Gave strength to our hearts And made us shine with glee When we eat the bread And drink the cup of wine We believe that Christ in us Is our hope of glory. You brought a ray of light And you rekindled our hope And led our hearts To yearn for your love For in you is our hope of glory. Lord, you laid down your life As bread and wine we see Gave strength to our hearts And made us shine with glee When we eat the bread And drink the cup of wine We believe that Christ in us Is our hope of glory. Through you...

The Holy Eucharist is a sacrament and a sacrifice. In the Holy Eucharist, under the appearances of bread and wine, the Lord Christ is contained, offered, and received. The whole Christ is really, truly, and substantially present in the Holy Eucharist. We use the words "really, truly, and substantially" to describe Christ's presence in the Holy Eucharist in order to distinguish Our Lord's teaching from that of mere men who falsely teach that the Holy Eucharist is only a sign or figure of Christ, or that He is present only by His power. All Christians, with but few minor exceptions, held the true doctrine of the Real Presence from the time of Christ until the Protestant Revolution in the sixteenth century. The word " Eucharist " means " Thanksgiving ." Reference: EWTN Faith Teachings

Speaking of secrets. You don't owe every one your every story. There are stories that are better kept secret. Share your good news if it will inspire others, or even just to cheer them up, bring smile or laughter. If it is not worth sharing, just keep it to yourself. When you confide to someone, confidence is not assured 100%. Though it helps to confide to a friend, there is no guarantee that his lips are forever sealed. Whatever you have said in the dark will be said in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed from the housetops. Luke 12:3 In business, trade secrets are not shared. A secret recipe, for example, or a secret ingredient of a recipe is better kept known to only you and those you trust. This is to protect your business. Otherwise, once your trade secret is stolen, it gives birth to your strongest competition. Bad deeds, however, are hard to keep. In time, it is going to stink and will be discovered. In the government, hypo...

See, you are well! Sin no more, that nothing worse befall you. John 5:14 Life of St Patrick Patrick was from Scotland. When Ireland was a land of Druids and pagans, Patrick, at 14, was captured and taken to Ireland as a slave until he was twenty. During that time, he prayed incessantly. In a dream, the people of Ireland was calling out to him for guidance. When he was ordained a bishop, he took the Gospel to Ireland, converting many to Christianity including the Kings, their families, and their entire kingdoms. For 40 years, St Patrick preached and converted all of Ireland. St Patrick is the patron saint for engineers and paralegals. His name is invoked against sins and dangers of snakes. Today, March 17 is the feast of St Patrick. Prayer St Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh, Northern Ireland As I arise today, may the strength of God pilot me, the power of God uphold me, the wisdom of God guide me. May the eye of God look before me, the ear of G...

Pentateuch Abbreviations The following are the 5 books from the Pentateuch. Can you identify them? Deut Deuteronomy Dueteronomy Ex Exodvs Exodus Gen Genesis Genesist Lev Leviticus Liviticus Num Number Numbers That was easy! Would you like to face the next challenge? Take more quizzes .

The Apocryphal / Deuterocanonical Books are grouped into four. Books and Additions to Esther and Daniel that are in the Roman Catholic, Greek, and Slavonic Bibles. Tobit Judith The Additions to the Book of Esther Wisdom of Solomon Ecclesiasticus (Wisdom of Jesus Son of Sirach) Baruch The Letter of Jeremiah The Additions to the Book of Daniel: The Prayer of Azariah and the Song of the Three Jews, Susanna, and Bel and the Dragon 1 Maccabees 2 Maccabees Books in the Greek and Slavonic Bibles but not in the Roman Catholic Canon 1 Esdras (or 2 Esdras in Slavonic and 3 Esdras in Appendix to Vulgate) Prayer of Manasseh Psalm 151 3 Maccabees In the Slavonic Bible and in the Latin Vulgate Appendix 2 Esdras (or 3 Esdras in Slavonic and 4 Esdras in Vulgate Appendix) In an Appendix to the Greek Bible 4 Maccabees

Pope Francis is scheduled to visit, for the first time, the Philippines in 2015 January 15 to 19. His main purpose is to visit those afflicted by the typhoon Haiyan / Yolanda that devastated Tacloban on November 8, 2013. His itinerary includes only Manila and Leyte. He will be in Tacloban on January 17, and will celebrate The Eucharist at the Tacloban airport. Leyte would want to minimize visitors from neighboring regions because there are not enough hotels and accommodations in the province. There is no announced itinerary yet for Manila other than his visit to the University of Santo Thomas (UST). For the latest news about the Papal Visit, visit this website Papal Visit Philippines 2015 that was made specifically for the event. If you're planning to visit Leyte or Manila in January even if there is no announced itinerary yet, you can check the availability of flights for January 15 to 19, 2015 below.

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Today is The Solemnity of St George Luke 9:23-26 Today's Reading is from the Gospel of Luke. Then, speaking to all, he said, "If anyone wants to be a follower of mine, let him renounce himself and take up his cross every day and follow me. Anyone who wants to save his life will lose it; but anyone who loses his life for my sake, will save it. What benefit is it to anyone to win the whole world and forfeit or lose his very self? For if anyone is ashamed of me and of my words, of him the Son of man will be ashamed when he comes in his own glory and in the glory of the Father and the holy angels. Luke 9:23-26

Courtesy GMA News Relics of Blessed John Paul II and Blessed John XXIII will be open for veneration, tagged as Totus Tuus Tour , from April to May in the Philippines. T otus Tuus , a Latin phrase which means Totally Yours , is the apostolic motto of Blessed John Paul II. The TOTUS TUUS TOUR is the Public Exposition and Veneration of the Relics of Saint John Paul II. It is organized by the Office of the Vice Postulator for the Cause for Canonization of Bl Ivan Merz. Bl Ivan Merz was a laity from Bosnia who dedicated himself to evangelize the young Croatians. Bl John Paul II beatified him on June 22, 2003, and declared him as an Apostle To The Youth. The Totus Tuus Tour schedule is as follows: Apr 1. Radio Veritas Chapel Apr 2 to 24. Gateway Mall, Araneta Center, Quezon City Apr 20 to May 18. John Paul II College, Davao City Apr 27 to May 18. Bl John Paul II Parish, Eastwood, Quezon City May 9 to 12: St. Joseph Parish in Upper Bicutan, Taguig City May 13 to 16: Holy Cr...

In celebration of the canonization of Beato Juan Pablo II, Fr Armand D Robleza, SDB, together with other Salesian Priests, will preside a Holy Eucharistic Mass in honor of Blessed John Paul II on the 26th April 2014 at 7:30 PM at the Sanctuary of St John Bosco, A Arnaiz Avenue, San Lorenzo Village, Makati.  Bl [Pope] John Paul II has been the inspiration of Yuppeace since he brought to the Philippines the 10th World Youth Day in 1995. Yuppeace was a group of less than 10,0000 volunteered animators and facilitators during the World Youth Day Night Vigil held at the Luneta Grandstand on the 14th of January 1995. Currently, Yuppeace continues to exist as a Faith Community with around a thousand active and non-active members. Visit our site YUPPEACE . Like us on Facebook, Yuppeace Faith Community .

Lord God, It is not clear to me how I should spend my life. It is not clear to me the way I should go. I am often confused. So many attractive things hold out empty promises for happiness. Help me, through the prayers of Saint John Bosco, who was a friend to any young person in need. Help me to know your will for me, and give me the courage to follow. May I know the true joys that are only found in giving my life for others. Credits. Salesian Vocations Office Photo c/o Fotografik Mind

from Wikimedia Commons Today, February 11, is the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes. The first apparition witnessed by the visionary Saint Bernadette Soubirous took place in Lourdes, France on February 11, 1858. The Prayer O Holy Virgin, in the midst of your days of glory Do not forget the sorrows of this earth. Cast a merciful glance upon those who are suffering, struggling against difficulties, with their lips constantly pressed against life's bitter cup. Have pity on those who love each other and are separated. Have pity on our rebellious hearts. Have pity on our weak faith. Have pity on those we love. Have pity on those who weep, on those who pray, on those who fear. Grant hope and peace to all. Amen.

O Saint John Bosco , Father and teacher of youth, who, docile to the fits of the Spirit, passed on to the Salesian Family the wealth of your predilection for the humble and the poor. Teach us to become each day for them signs and bearers of the love of God , cultivating in our soul the same sentiments of Christ the Good Shepherd. Ask for the all the members of your Family, a good heart, tenacity of work, wisdom in discernment , courage to witness, a sense of Church, and missionary generosity. Obtain for us the grace of fidelity to the special covenant which the Lord has established with us. And grant that, guided by Mary, we may joyfully journey with young along the way that leads to love. Amen.

Hail Blessed Virgin Mary , our Mother and Queen of mercy;  we recognize that you are the great daughter of our Father wonderfully rich in love and compassion. Through you, He sent His only Son, Who in His Paschal mystery most completely revealed His mercy – love more powerful than death, evil and sin. As our life and our world face so many evils that threaten to mar God's design of love, we come with confidence to you, our Blessed Mother. Remind us of our Father, who has His mercy to all who call on Him in every generation. Bring us closer to your Son , Who preached and manifested to us this divine love. Make us aware of the Holy Spirit, Who inspires and empowers us to practice mercy to one another. Intercede always for us so that we may ever experience and express the divine mercy as we go through this valley of tears towards the mountain of the fullness of life. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

MTV, Song dedicated to the life of St Pedro Calungsod featuring Harry Santos (finalist, Pinoy Pop Superstar, GMA Network) The story of St Pedro Calungsod by the Jesuit Communications The relatives of St Pedro Calungsod.

From Wikipedia Commons O marvelous Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus, who, in thy brief mortal career, didst become a mirror of angelic purity, of daring love and of whole-hearted surrender to Almighty God, now that thou art enjoying the recompense of the virtues, turn thine eyes of mercy upon us who trust in thee. Obtain for us the grace to keep our hearts and minds pure and clean like unto thine, and to abhor in all sincerity whatever might tarnish ever so slightly the luster of a virtue so sublime, a virtue that endears us to thy heavenly Bridegroom. Ah, dear Saint, grant us to feel in every need the power of thy intercession; give us comfort in all the bitterness of this life and specially at its latter end, that we may be worthy to share eternal happiness with thee in paradise. Amen. Today, October 1, is the Feast of Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus. This prayer is good for young girls who entered a relationship so early in life without the sanctity of marriage; young gir...

Dear Father in Heaven Like the manna from Heaven Shower upon me your abundance that fulfills dreams and wishes. Send me your graces That I may meet my daily needs and settle my obligations Including those of my family's. Find me the opportunities To earn for a living that benefits me and my loved ones. Inspire me to work hard That I may earn what I deserve. Teach me to save my resources, be wise and prudent; And most of all, Teach me to be generous and thankful at all times; As I receive all your blessings, With the Blessed Mother, the angels, and the saints, I thank you, my Father in Heaven, In the Holy Name of Jesus Christ, My Lord and My God. Amen. Photo c/o Fotografik Mind

When one practices contemplation , the human nature needs to experience "interiority"; however, the ego craves to have something, aspires to know something, longs to acquire something. Until these triple "desire for something" dissipates, it will be very hard for the person to reach interior freedom. This can not be done in a day, nor in just a short practice for some time. This path of contemplation is entered into with intense effort, and arrive at with discipline until it reaches a stage where it becomes a habit, a part of our daily life. We need great dedication to reach this stage. Have constancy so that the day will come when it will be easy and delightful. — (John Tauler, 14th c. Dominican Mystic) From Regina Rosarii, Center for Contemplative Prayer, #55 Scout Santiago Street, Timog, Quezon City.   Photo c/o Fotografik Mind

O God , show me Your mercy According to the compassion of the Heart of Jesus. Hear my sighs and entreaties, And the tears of a contrite heart. O Omnipotent, ever-merciful God. Your compassion is never exhausted. Although my misery is as vast as the sea, I have complete trust in Your mercy, O Lord, O eternal Trinity, yet ever-gracious God, Your compassion is without measure, and so I trust in the sea of Your mercy, and feel Your presence, Lord, though a veil separates me from You. May the omnipotence of Your mercy, O Lord, Be glorified all over the world. May veneration of it never cease. Proclaim, my soul, God's mercy with zeal! (Diary of Saint Maria Faustina, 1298) Photo c/o Fotografik Mind