– FAUSTO GOMEZ OP During the 1960 USA electoral campaign to choose the Democrats’ candidate for President (which John F. Kennedy eventually won), there was Adlai Stevenson, the intellectual of the group. I heard this story from him. There are…
MIGDAL, ISRAEL – New Hospitality Project Opening in Hometown of Mary Magdala
– Tej Francis Email: tejfrancis@gmail.com (Magdala) A new hospitality project, part of the Magdala project, which uncovered the ancient first century remains of what is believed to be Mary Magdalene´s hometown, will soon open its doors this upcoming November. The…
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– Tej Francis Email: tejfrancis@gmail.com Fujian, China Chinese bishop in hiding after refusal to register with Communist authorities (CNA) A Catholic bishop in China is reportedly on the run from state authorities after refusing to register with the state-sponsored Church.…
JAPAN’S CATHOLIC CAPITAL AT THE CENTER OF FRANCIS’ AGENDA – Pope calls for nuclear-free world in Nagasaki
– Marco Carvalho in Nagasaki The visit lasted less than a day, but it was in Nagasaki that the Pope issued the most important pleas he made in his sojourn in Japan. At the Peace Park, a few meters away…
BBC STORYWORKS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION SELECTS USJ TO FEATURE IN “AIMING HIGHER IN A TRANSFORMING WORLD” DOCUMENTARY SERIES
BBC Storyworks Commercial Productions Selects USJ to Feature in “Aiming Higher in a Transforming World” Documentary Series (University of St Joseph) BBC Storyworks Commercial Productions officially launched its new series promoting the role of higher education as a catalyst for the development…
KAZUO MIYATA, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF THE TWENTY-SIX MARTYRS MUSEUM – I hope this papal visit can be a warning sign for the Japanese Catholics
– Marco Carvalho in Nagasaki A city of martyrs and martyrdom, Nagasaki still remains for many at the heart of Japanese Catholicism. The city welcomed Pope Francis on Sunday, with the Supreme Pontiff making a strong appeal for nuclear disarmament…
FILIPINO MIGRANTS ON PILGRIMAGE TO TOKYO TO SEE THE HOLY FATHER – Pope denounces obsession with profit and competitiveness at Mass for 50,000
Marco Carvalho – Marco Carvalho, in Tokyo Pope Francis presided at an Eucharistic celebration for more than 50,000 people in Tokyo last Monday. In his homily, the Pope called for collaboration between religions, so that the defense of “all lives”…
TEN COMMANDMENTS – it’s for everyone!
– Corrado Gnerre Before Christmas, I happened to see the commentary of the Ten Commandments on the television made by the famous Italian comedian Roberto Benigni. I must say I liked it. Of course, not everything was acceptable, but I…
BITE-SIZE THEOLOGY (57) – Is there a difference between the historical Jesus and the Christ of faith?
José Mario O. Mandía – Rev José Mario O. Mandía The story of the fall of our first parents is bad news. But God will never let evil triumph over good. Right away, He pledged to remedy the evil caused…
A CROSS FOR A THRONE – 24th November 2019, 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time – C
Luke 23:35-43 – Fr Fernando Armellini SCJ Claretian Publications, Macau The second thief is the only one who recognizes in Jesus the expected king: “Jesus, remember me when you enter into your kingdom.” He calls him by name. He considers…