With an apparent strong conviction of the importance of the Bishop of Rome in the Church and of the Church as the ongoing sign of Christ’s presence in the world, Leo the Great displayed endless dedication as pope. Elected in 440, he worked tirelessly as “Peter’s successor,” guiding his fellow bishops as “equals in the […]
Most Catholics think of St. Peter’s as the pope’s main church, but they are wrong. St. John Lateran is the pope’s church, the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome, where the Bishop of Rome presides. The first basilica on the site was built in the fourth century when Constantine donated land he had received from […]
Earlier inhabitants called the island of Negros “Buglas,” believing that it was formed when the island was “torn from” other islands of the country while rising waters cut off the Philippines from the Asian mainland. The shape of the islands of the Visayas confirms this belief as they can be put together as in a […]
Today we celebrate the memorial of Saint John Fisher. Typically, people identify John Fisher with Renaissance humanists like Erasmus, Thomas More, etc. Therefore, his life story lacked the apparent simplicity most saints lived by. Instead, he was a learned guy who was friends with fellow intellectuals and political figures of his time. He eventually rose […]
Today we celebrate the memorial of Saint Catherine of Bologna, Patron Saint of Art and Artists. Catharine was born in Bologna, although she was related to the aristocracy of Ferrara and received her education there. At the court, she acquired a liberal arts education and discovered a passion for painting. Catharine painted miniatures and occasionally […]
Today we celebrate the memorial of Saint Gregory of Narek. Gregor was born between 945 and 950 in a settlement on the banks of Lake Van. A few years ago, his father, an archbishop, passed away. After Gregor’s mother passed away, a learned uncle took care of him and his elder brother and sent them […]
The first DOIT technical support team, now ordained Priests and Deacons. Viewers: 117
In his reflections before leading the recitation of the Angleus prayer on Sunday, Pope Francis recalls the day’s Gospel reading when Jesus reveals himself as the Bread of Life. He underscores that Jesus alone nourishes our soul and gives unending life when life on earth ends. Addressing pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter’s Square for the […]
“I remember the deeds of the Lord“. – Psalm 77 Viewers: 121