Author Archives: kahm

Much that is written about St. Mark, an early Jewish convert to Christianity in Jerusalem during the apostolic age, is based on tradition rather than actual history. His mother is said to be a certain Mary who was a wealthy and influential woman whose home in Jerusalem was a meeting place of sorts for theContinue reading “St. Mark: Evangelist by Peachy Maramba“

The greatest message of love in our modern age did not come from tales of world leaders or testimonies of famous men. Rather, it emerged from the spiritual life of a young Polish girl named Helena Kowalska. She came from a poor family, and although she felt called to the religious vocation, she couldn’t forContinue reading “Divine Mercy and the Blessed Virgin Mary by Clarisse Gomez“

In this edition, we feature two timely articles featuring important events in the Catholic Church – the Feast of the Divine Mercy (April 23), and the Feast of St. Mark (April 25). Clarisse Gomez does a wonderful job of providing us with a synopsis of the life of Sister Maria Faustina, and how Jesus appearedContinue reading “The Solemnity of the Divine Mercy by Dennis Montecillo“

First Holy Communion will change my life because Jesus will travel into my body and he will guide me wherever I go. Since Jesus is now with me, I need to behave. I must follow The Ten Commandments and do lots of works of mercy! As I receive Jesus’ body and blood, I will praiseContinue reading “How First Holy Communion Will Change My Life by Emma Georgina C. Ramos“

This Lenten Season, I feel distinctly blessed to attend not one but three very special and very different Recollections and talks. The speakers from the clergy and from the laity spoke on FORGIVENESS, HUMILITY, on FAST, ABSTINENCE, ALMSGIVING and PENANCE. Being from different backgrounds, their presentations of their subjects were uniquely their own but withContinue reading “BEARERS OF GOD’S VICTORIOUS LOVE by Nancy S. Gonewai“

Beloved co-journeyer in life and faith! On behalf of the Pastoral Team (PT) and the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC), I wish to greet all of you a blessed Easter and pray for the gifts it brings to you, your loved ones and to our parish-community. Our Lenten journey came so fast and we are nowContinue reading “A CHALLENGE TO TRANSFORM OUR PARISH TO BECOME A COMMUNION OF COMMUNITIES”

Reflecting on the Stations of the Cross during the past few weeks, I was taken by the 7th Station where Simon of Cyrene helped Jesus carry the cross. All around our Parish, different people gifted with diverse talents offer themselves to help lighten the load that our Lord carries. As a community, we pray, shareContinue reading “FROM THE DESK OF THE PPC PRESIDENT, Edmund Lim, KHS“

Year after year, we enter into these days of Holy Week, trying to remind ourselves of the meaning of these days and the sacrifice of Christ on the cross. We try to meditate and enter deeply into these experiences. As we pray, we realize that the suffering of Christ, though they happened many years ago,Continue reading “The Seven Last Words by Javier Luis Gomez“

When Francis of Assisi had 12 followers already he went to the Pope to have his rule of life approved. According to Celano this consists of gospel texts and some things necessary for common life. When Francis arrived at the Papal Curia, the council members of the Pope were in disbelief who this man fromContinue reading “Living the Franciscan Life by Fr. Baltazar Obico, OFM“