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What is the International Eucharistic Congress and why it is to be held here in Cebu, Philippines A Eucharistic Congress is an international gathering of people aimed at promoting an awareness of the central place of the Eucharist in the life and mission of the Catholic Church. The Roman Ritual De Sacra Communione et de Cultu Mysterii Eucharistici extra Missam defines the Congress as “a pause for commitment and prayer to which a particular Church invites the universal Church”. During this time “the celebration of the Eucharist becomes the center and vortex of all forms of piety, of theological and pastoral reflections, of social commitment”. The Congress normally takes place every four years. Eucharistic Congresses are not the same everywhere. They are characterized by a life of faith and by the culture and tradition of a particular country. All these must be seen during the Congress. The choice of the Philippines as the next venue for the congress was announced by Pope...

The work of International Eucharistic Congresses began in France in 1881 as a fruit of the Eucharistic apostolate of Saint Peter-Julian Eymard, “the apostle of the Eucharist” (1811-1868), and of other outstanding figures such as Blessed Antoine Chevrier (1826-1879), Léon Dupont (1797-1876) and Bishop Gaston Adrian de Ségur (1820-1880). Thanks to the insight and commitment of Miss Émilie-Marie Tamisier (1834-1910), her idea of “Eucharistic pilgrimages” gradually changed into Congresses of Eucharistic Works, which later came to be known as “Eucharistic Congresses”. Immediately submitted to the Holy See, International Eucharistic Congresses appeared as public events focused on stimulating the faith of Catholics in the “Real Presence”, on promoting increased zeal for devotion to the Eucharist outside of Mass, and on proclaiming the social Kingship of Christ against the laicism then regnant. Devotion to the Eucharist outside of Mass almost exclusively characterized the Euch...

Lord Jesus Christ, our hope of glory, You are the fulfillment of the Father’s plan to save all humanity. You are the mystery hidden from the ages and from generations past now manifested to us. You abide in your Church in the most holy sacrament of the Eucharist. As we celebrate the Holy Eucharist and receive your Body and Blood, grant us the awareness that your presence in us urges us to continue your saving mission in the world. Send us your Holy Spirit, that he may lead us to walk humbly with the poor and the marginalized, in the company of Mary, your most holy mother and ours. O Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament, to you be all honor and glory and praise in the unity of the Father and the Holy Spirit. One God, forever and ever. Amen.

Most Blessed Virgin Mary, amid the crisis brought about by the territorial claims of China, we come to your presence seeking your queenly protection and motherly help. We pray for peace and the safety of the Philippines, as we keep in mind the spiritual welfare of those who advance their territorial claims to the detriment of the security of our country. May the love of your Maternal Heart attract the Chinese people to your Son, Jesus. May your Immaculate Heart be the center from which the rays of the light and love for the Sacred Heart will radiate forth throughout China, becoming for them the unquenchable fountain from which the living water of the Divine Mercy will flow. Through your intercession, may the Lord grace the Chinese people with faith, hope and love, that by your maternal mediation of grace, the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit will be worshipped and glorified in that vast expanse of land. (Adapted from a message of Jesus to Sister Lucy of Fatima as documented in a lett...

The Commission on the Doctrine of the Faith of Catholic Bishop Conference of the Philippines had released a primer on Belief om the Iglesia ni Kristo to guide the Filipino Catholics on their quest for answers especially that they will celebrate their centennial celebration this year. It should be noted that this is not an attack on their faith but an explanation on our part for those Catholic faithful who have question about the faith of Iglesia ni Kristo  and our stand on this issue. This was signed and release last March but it is the first time that I see this in one of the post in Facebook. A PRIMER ON THE BELIEFS OF THE IGLESIA NI KRISTO +ORLANDO CARDINAL QUEVEDO, O.M.I. 25 March 2014 Archbishop of Cotabato Chairman, Commission on the Doctrine of the Faith, CBCP "The Iglesia ni Cristo will celebrate its 100th foundation anniversary on July 27, 2014. As fellow citizens of our country we join the members of the INC in remembering their history where...

Baon ang iyong pangako sa akin, nagpapasalamat ako sa iyo Panginoong Hesus na ako ay isang Katekista. Walang katumbas nakaligayahan ang hatid nito sa akin. Tinawag mo ako sa isang pagbabago ng puso at isipan. Tinuruan mo akong pagtibayin ang aking pananampalataya at pinagkatiwalaang manatiling kagaya ng dati o mapalagoang sarili. Panginoon Hesus napinakadakila at mapagmahal na guro, biniyayaan mo ako ng isang bokasyong nagbibigay daan sa aking pumili. ...pumiling ibahagi ang aking mga kaalaman at karanasan upang matutunan ang mga murang isipan  ...pumiling lumago ang isipan, lakas,pagkamalikhain, at pagiging masayahin. ...pumiling maging masunurin, masikap at hindi nagpapahila sa katamaran at pagwawalang bahala. ...pumiling palaguin ang sarili upang makagamit ng modernong kagamitan sa pagtuturo.  ...pumiling maging pasensyoso, maunawain at matulungin lalong lalo na sa mga batang nahihirapang umunawa  ...pumiling mahalin hindi lamang ang mga magagaling at...

The Litany of St. Benedict Lord, have mercy on us, Christ, have mercy on us. God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us. God, the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us. Holy Mary, Pray for us. Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us. Holy Virgin of virgins, Pray for us. Holy Father, Saint Benedict, Pray for us. Father most reverend, Pray for us. Father most renowned, Pray for us. Father most compassionate, Pray for us. Man of great fortitude, Pray for us. Man of venerable life, Pray for us. Man of the most holy conversation, Pray for us. True servant of God, Pray for us. Light of devotion, Pray for us. Light of prayer, Pray for us.  Light of contemplation, Pray for us. Star of the world, Pray for us. Best master of an austere life, Pray for us. Leader of the holy warfare, Pray for us. Leader and chief of monks, Pray for us. Master of those...