by Camille Cabal | Jan 7, 2018 | Feasts and Solemnities
The Epiphany takes its name from the Greek epiphania, which denotes the visit of a god to earth. The first idea of the feast is the manifestation of Christ as the Son of God. Today we celebrate the Feast of Epiphany, this is when we remember both the visit of the wise...
by Christian Robles | Nov 10, 2017 | Aranzazu News, Catholic Faith, Feasts and Solemnities
The image of Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu on her majestic Episcopal Coronation regalia. Photo: Dan Raphael Cruz / DC Photography SAN MATEO, RIZAL- Aranzazu devotees flock in the 4th Episcopal Coronation anniversary yesterday. The occasion was held in conjunction with...
by Lester de Castro | Nov 2, 2017 | Feasts and Solemnities
In line with the commemoration of all the dead, when the darkness comes up – candles are lighted. According to the belief of pagans, the souls of the dead return for a meal with the family. Candles are place in the window and others are set at the table. It is...
by Mariele Aquino | Nov 1, 2017 | Catholic Faith, Feasts and Solemnities
It’s all saints day but have you ever wondered where and when did this feast celebrated for centuries originated? Besides from the knowledge of it as a holy day of obligation and commemoration for the individuals officially recognized by the Church as holy men and...
by atomdatcom | Nov 1, 2017 | Catholic Faith, Editorial, Feasts and Solemnities, Quiz
Say What? Pope Francis on his general audience circa 2015. (Image: movietvtechgeeks.com) I have a friend which one of those Sagrado-Katoliko or devout Catholics who is obsessed with Saint quotes. I have to ask some information from him that he had kept on his...
by atomdatcom | Oct 31, 2017 | Catholic Faith, Feasts and Solemnities
Scores of people pay their respects, light candles and pray at the municipal cemetery in San Jose to commemorate All Souls Day. Millions of people across the Philippines visited cemeteries throughout the day to remember friends and family members who have passed...
