Within hours of Carlos Celdran’s outrage against the Catholic Mass, the Internet came alive with Filipinos posting their own opinions on the incident. Many not only praised him but even justified his actions. Others disagreed with his being jailed for violation of article 133 of the Revised Penal Code. Even now, several days after...
Laksambayan News is the official newsletter of the Our Lady of Pompeii Filipino Pastoral Ministry.
October 03, 2010 Useless but Faithful Servants There was a great tightrope walker who dared to cross the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. Braving the strong winds and the dizzying height, the man, holding on to his balancing pole, successfully crossed from one tower to the other. On his way down the...
Source On September 29,1637, San Lorenzo Ruiz professed his faith by martyrdom. He was beatified by Pope John Paul II in Manila and later canonized on October 28,1987. San Lorenzo Ruiz holds the distinction of being the first person beatified outside the Vatican. He also holds the honor of being the first Filipino saint,...
Homily for the 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time. A rich man went to a psychiatrist. He had symptoms of depression. He confided that, years ago, he had many friends. Now that he has become rich, he has no more friends. The doctor led him to the glass window and asked, “What do you see through this...
It is said that a person who is full of himself or herself will not have any room for God. As disciples of the Lord we have to constantly look into our relationship with God and remembering always that we can do nothing without Him. It is important that we remain faithful to Him...
