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As the feast of the beheading of Saint John the Baptist is approaching, the parish of Saint John the Baptist in Liliw, Laguna showcases the Golden Vestment of Pope John Paul II when he visited the Philippines during the World Youth Day 1995. As we remember the martyrdom of the precursor of our Lord Jesus Christ, werare reminded of holy people like saint Pope John Paul II who in their way have shown great love to the Christ, the Son of the living God. As you visit the parish Church in Liliw, Laguna especially on the occasion of its feast day try to be emulated in following Jesus as you gaze on the vestment of Pope John Paull II. The said relic according to Rev. Fr. Marci Dijan, the parish priest will stay there until August 30, it will be returned afterwards to the Archdiocese of Manila where it is kept for safekeeping.  it is unfortunate that I cannot catch this opportunity as this coming week is our annual retreat in Baguio.  Pictures courtesy of Nancy Casao ...

In preparation for the vocation week of the Diocese of San Pablo. The Commission have posted this prayer as a guide. This is the Prayer for Vocation by Pope John Paul II. Both Tagalog and English version.   Prayer for Vocations Tagalog & English by Spcs San Pablo

DOGMATIC CONSTITUTION ON DIVINE REVELATION DEI VERBUM SOLEMNLY PROMULGATED BY HIS HOLINESS POPE PAUL VI ON NOVEMBER 18, 1965 PREFACE 1. Hearing the word of God with reverence and proclaiming it with faith, the sacred synod takes its direction from these words of St. John: "We announce to you the eternal life which dwelt with the Father and was made visible to us. What we have seen and heard we announce to you, so that you may have fellowship with us and our common fellowship be with the Father and His Son Jesus Christ" (1 John 1:2-3). Therefore, following in the footsteps of the Council of Trent and of the First Vatican Council, this present council wishes to set forth authentic doctrine on divine revelation and how it is handed on, so that by hearing the message of salvation the whole world may believe, by believing it may hope, and by hoping it may love. (1) CHAPTER I REVELATION ITSELF 2. In His goodness and wisdom God chose to reveal Himself and to ...