The blog of a group of Filipino Catholics and their frank commentary on anything that affects their lives as a citizen of the Philippines and as a Roman Catholics.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014
There is no such thing as prosperity Gospel!
"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal." Matthew 6:20
Yes, Bro. Bo Sanchez. There is no such a thing.
It's Joel Osteen's way to scam people.
Don't follow his trail.
Please.
Whispers in the Chancery: Roman Catholic Friar ordained by Holocaust denying bishop?
The rumor mill is going strong about this one and it seems there is some verifiable fact to this one.
So this is how it went.
Friar invites "bishop" to the Philippines for a series of "talks".
Then the bishop later, ordains conditionally, the friar who is doubtful about the validity of his orders since he was ordained using the "Vatican II" rites.
Does his confreres know about this?
What happens to him?
Abangan...
So this is how it went.
Friar invites "bishop" to the Philippines for a series of "talks".
Then the bishop later, ordains conditionally, the friar who is doubtful about the validity of his orders since he was ordained using the "Vatican II" rites.
Does his confreres know about this?
What happens to him?
Abangan...
More photos of Cardinal Tagle in Milan's Duomo
More photos from the FB account of a Filipina working at Milan. I forgot her name but I do not claim ownership of these photos.
Liturgical dancing is NOT liturgical! It is an abuse! It is an outrage!
Keep doing this to your children and they would think that the Mass is not a holy act but a social act, nothing different from a school program.
Swan Lake, next!
Monday, February 24, 2014
An atheist helps the Church in declaring new saints!
In a Wikipedia entry:
"Upon her return to Canada, Duffin settled in Ottawa where she took on a contract to review a set of slides, which she assumed were to be used in a malpractice suit. She was given no information about the patient, but identified the young woman as suffering from acute myeloblastic leukemia, “the most aggressive leukemia known.” As the slides were from some 5+ years earlier, she assumed the patient as deceased, as that form of leukemia kills usually within two years. Instead, she found that the patient had, after a relapse, gone into remission and was doing well some five years on. Duffin's testimony was to be used by the Vatican to determine whether Marie-Marguerite d'Youville (1701 – 1771) had performed a miracle and was worthy of canonization. According to Duffin, “They never asked me to say this was a miracle. They wanted to know if I had a scientific explanation for why this patient was still alive. I realized they weren’t asking me to endorse their beliefs. They didn’t care if I was a believer or not, they cared about the science"
You can read her own account of that miracle, how she judged the case only through the lens of a microscope. She has also written two books about the medical miracles documented in the different canonizations.
She remains an atheist. Now that is one miracle let us hope for!
The Triumph of the Spirit of Vatican II
This..............is........................AWESOME!!!!
If this is a parody, this is hilarious, especially when they emphasized the 70 ministries.
If it were a serious video, then it shows you the fruit of the wrong interpretation of Vatican II perpetrated by over pontificating liturgists who demand your obedience towards their supposed and fabricated teachings of Vatican II while they command you to disobey the Pope and the Magisterial teachings of the Church.
No wonder this video is AWESOME.
If this is a parody, this is hilarious, especially when they emphasized the 70 ministries.
If it were a serious video, then it shows you the fruit of the wrong interpretation of Vatican II perpetrated by over pontificating liturgists who demand your obedience towards their supposed and fabricated teachings of Vatican II while they command you to disobey the Pope and the Magisterial teachings of the Church.
No wonder this video is AWESOME.
Cardinal Tagle wears traditional (and correct!) Mass vestments
(See the miter? It is white which is liturgically correct. Only HERE in the Philippines can you see a bishop wearing a red miter...........on Chinese New Year...........waving his hands like a conductor.......................during the entrance procession...............SAKIT SA ULO!)
Traditional...because it is the Roman pianeta.
Correct...because he is wearing a pontifical dalmatic.
Why did he wear those?
Was it because he was in Rome?
Nah.
Here is the answer.
BECAUSE FR. GENY DIWA AND FR. GODWIN TATLONGHARI ARE NOT IN CHARGE OF HIS MASS!
And the Jesuit Communications and Bukas Palad Ministry were not controlling his microphone.
(May angal ka Jeffrey Velasco? The perpetually "professed" altar server na hindi tapos ang MA...)
Sheesh!
Morning rant.
PS:
See how beautiful those chasubles are? Those kind are locked away in a closet or displayed in museums here in the Philippines. Why? Simplicity. Oh really? You want to use simple vestments in the worship of Almighty God while you lavish yourself with signature and designer items?
How much are all your belens Fr. Geny?
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Pope Francis' first consistory
If you missed the entire ceremony, you can watch it here:
Papa Benedetto was in the house!
He took off his white zuccheto when he met Papa Francesco. :)
Papa Benedetto was in the house!
He took off his white zuccheto when he met Papa Francesco. :)
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
"Vice Pope" Maradiaga opens his mouth...again!
From the Vatican Insider
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La Croix has interviewed Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga, President of the Commission of eight cardinals [there's the source of his attitude!] chosen by Pope Francis to advise him on Curia reform. The Honduran cardinal and Archbishop of Tegucicalpa [what a lively archdiocese that is! ha!] gave a broad overview of what the landscape of the Church’s central government could look like in the future. The original French article by Sébastien Maillard can be read here. The cardinal stressed, amongst other things, his idea of creating a Congregation for the Laity (lay people are currently represented by a Pontifical Council). [it's his dream...wild dream!]
“The Church definitely needs this. We have a Congregation for Bishops, for Religious Life and for the Clergy, but the Laity only gets a Pontifical Council even though they are a majority within the Church. We cannot go on like this. After the Second Vatican Council all the laity had was a Secretariat. A Pontifical Council is limited because it has no legal power. This is why we need a real Congregation.” [And the point is?]
According to the cardinal, within this Congregation there should also be a Pontifical Council for the Family, “headed by a married couple. Why not? It would be a wonderful sign. And it would be great to have a Congregation for the Laity within the Church. I can tell you that the Spirit is pushing in this direction. More and more lay men and women are taking the joint responsibility of being leaders in the Church.” [What spirit? Is this cardinal saying that our pastors need the help of the sheep? Is this cardinal implicitly saying that celibate men cannot decide for married couples regarding affairs for married couples? Is he sounding like the Ateneo theologians now? And what is Bishop Ongtioco doing...........................................NOTHING................................STILL]
Regarding the fate of the Institute for the Works of Religion (IOR) and its possible elimination, Cardinal Rodriguez Maradiaga said “everything depends on what the reports say. But it is better to heal a sick man than bring someone back from the dead. I think we will avoid amputating any arms.”
Maradiaga also discussed the Commission’s work in terms of the Church’s central government, saying that he and the other seven cardinals “have now noted down all our observations regarding the Secretariat of State. We have stressed that the Secretary of State is meant to essentially be the Pope’s secretary. He is not a prime minister or a viceroy.” [And look what he is doing!]
The Honduran cardinal – who has given so many interviews it almost seems he has been given a “mandate” [given? or he likes to talk off the cuff too, you know, like, you know...ya know?] to talk about reform – mentioned the possibility of creating one single financial body. “It could be called a financial secretariat. It is a very reasonable idea and I believe it is necessary in order to help us be more organised and serve better. Finances are split between the various dicasteries. We currently have the Administration of the Patrimony of the Holy See, the Prefecture for the Economic Affairs of the Holy See, the Governorate of Vatican City, the IOR… Maybe, but this is one of the things we are discussing; it could be an idea for one person to be responsible for everything.”
And this person, Maradiaga said, will be a cardinal. “Given the system currently in place in the Vatican, it is likely a cardinal would be put in charge of the financial secretariat. But a permanent Council could also be set up as a support and it could include some lay people.”
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These are dangerous attempts if you ask me.
And we continue to wait...
By the way, this is the cardinal that said that the prefect of the CDF does not know what he is doing.
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La Croix has interviewed Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga, President of the Commission of eight cardinals [there's the source of his attitude!] chosen by Pope Francis to advise him on Curia reform. The Honduran cardinal and Archbishop of Tegucicalpa [what a lively archdiocese that is! ha!] gave a broad overview of what the landscape of the Church’s central government could look like in the future. The original French article by Sébastien Maillard can be read here. The cardinal stressed, amongst other things, his idea of creating a Congregation for the Laity (lay people are currently represented by a Pontifical Council). [it's his dream...wild dream!]
“The Church definitely needs this. We have a Congregation for Bishops, for Religious Life and for the Clergy, but the Laity only gets a Pontifical Council even though they are a majority within the Church. We cannot go on like this. After the Second Vatican Council all the laity had was a Secretariat. A Pontifical Council is limited because it has no legal power. This is why we need a real Congregation.” [And the point is?]
According to the cardinal, within this Congregation there should also be a Pontifical Council for the Family, “headed by a married couple. Why not? It would be a wonderful sign. And it would be great to have a Congregation for the Laity within the Church. I can tell you that the Spirit is pushing in this direction. More and more lay men and women are taking the joint responsibility of being leaders in the Church.” [What spirit? Is this cardinal saying that our pastors need the help of the sheep? Is this cardinal implicitly saying that celibate men cannot decide for married couples regarding affairs for married couples? Is he sounding like the Ateneo theologians now? And what is Bishop Ongtioco doing...........................................NOTHING................................STILL]
Regarding the fate of the Institute for the Works of Religion (IOR) and its possible elimination, Cardinal Rodriguez Maradiaga said “everything depends on what the reports say. But it is better to heal a sick man than bring someone back from the dead. I think we will avoid amputating any arms.”
Maradiaga also discussed the Commission’s work in terms of the Church’s central government, saying that he and the other seven cardinals “have now noted down all our observations regarding the Secretariat of State. We have stressed that the Secretary of State is meant to essentially be the Pope’s secretary. He is not a prime minister or a viceroy.” [And look what he is doing!]
The Honduran cardinal – who has given so many interviews it almost seems he has been given a “mandate” [given? or he likes to talk off the cuff too, you know, like, you know...ya know?] to talk about reform – mentioned the possibility of creating one single financial body. “It could be called a financial secretariat. It is a very reasonable idea and I believe it is necessary in order to help us be more organised and serve better. Finances are split between the various dicasteries. We currently have the Administration of the Patrimony of the Holy See, the Prefecture for the Economic Affairs of the Holy See, the Governorate of Vatican City, the IOR… Maybe, but this is one of the things we are discussing; it could be an idea for one person to be responsible for everything.”
And this person, Maradiaga said, will be a cardinal. “Given the system currently in place in the Vatican, it is likely a cardinal would be put in charge of the financial secretariat. But a permanent Council could also be set up as a support and it could include some lay people.”
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These are dangerous attempts if you ask me.
And we continue to wait...
By the way, this is the cardinal that said that the prefect of the CDF does not know what he is doing.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
When will we see this in Manila?
GIRM 117. The altar is to be covered with at least one white cloth. In addition, on or next to the altar are to be placed candlesticks with lighted candles: atleast two in any celebration, or even four or six, especially for a Sunday Mass or a Holyday of Obligation, or if the Diocesan Bishop celebrates, then seven candlesticks with lighted candles. Likewise, on the altar or close to it, there is to be a cross adorned with a figure of Christ crucified...
Spirit of the Liturgy by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger:
Where a direct common turning towards the east is not possible, the cross can serve as the interior "east" of faith. It should stand in the middle of the altar and be the common point of focus for both priest and praying community. In this way we obey the ancient call to prayer: "Conversi ad Dominum," "Turn to the Lord!" In this way we look together at the One whose death tore the veil of the Temple – the One who stands before the Father for us and encloses us in his arms in order to make us the new and living Temple.
Moving the altar cross to the side to give an uninterrupted view of the priest is something I regard as one of the truly absurd phenomena of recent decades. Is the cross disruptive during Mass? Is the priest more important than the Lord? This mistake should be corrected as quickly as possible; it can be done without further rebuilding. The Lord is the point of reference. He is the rising sun of history. That is why there can be a cross of the Passion, which represents the suffering Lord who for us let his side be pierced, from which flowed blood and water (Eucharist and Baptism), as well as a cross of triumph, which expresses the idea of the Second Coming and guides our eyes towards it. For it is always the one Lord: Christ yesterday, today, and forever (Heb 13:8).
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I highly doubt to see this in Manila, with Jennifer lording over the Lord of Hosts. But as shown by His Holiness, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, by Opus Dei Centers, by the Parish and Diocesan Shrine of Saint Josemaria Escriva in Tarlac, this arrangement is valid, acceptable, and true. When will you start adopting this in your parish? And not just flimsy crucifixes and sperma candles in shot glasses!
Give the Liturgy the dignity it deserves!
Spirit of the Liturgy by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger:
Where a direct common turning towards the east is not possible, the cross can serve as the interior "east" of faith. It should stand in the middle of the altar and be the common point of focus for both priest and praying community. In this way we obey the ancient call to prayer: "Conversi ad Dominum," "Turn to the Lord!" In this way we look together at the One whose death tore the veil of the Temple – the One who stands before the Father for us and encloses us in his arms in order to make us the new and living Temple.
Moving the altar cross to the side to give an uninterrupted view of the priest is something I regard as one of the truly absurd phenomena of recent decades. Is the cross disruptive during Mass? Is the priest more important than the Lord? This mistake should be corrected as quickly as possible; it can be done without further rebuilding. The Lord is the point of reference. He is the rising sun of history. That is why there can be a cross of the Passion, which represents the suffering Lord who for us let his side be pierced, from which flowed blood and water (Eucharist and Baptism), as well as a cross of triumph, which expresses the idea of the Second Coming and guides our eyes towards it. For it is always the one Lord: Christ yesterday, today, and forever (Heb 13:8).
* * * * * * *
I highly doubt to see this in Manila, with Jennifer lording over the Lord of Hosts. But as shown by His Holiness, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, by Opus Dei Centers, by the Parish and Diocesan Shrine of Saint Josemaria Escriva in Tarlac, this arrangement is valid, acceptable, and true. When will you start adopting this in your parish? And not just flimsy crucifixes and sperma candles in shot glasses!
Give the Liturgy the dignity it deserves!
Lorenzo Ruiz, back in 1981...
Pope John Paul II visited the Philippines for his first papal visit from February 17 to 21. The Holy Father visited several places then around the country, like Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Bacolod, Davao...(I might have missed another one).
But the highlight of this is the beatification of my dear lolo, Lorenzo Ruiz and his companion martyrs in Luneta Park on February 18, 1981!
This statue which still stands on Luneta Park is a gift of the Holy Father to the Filipino people on the occasion of the beatification of Lolo Lorenzo, the first beatification outside the Vatican.
And in case you didn't know, that tree behind the statue is the tree planted by Paul VI when he visited the country.
It has been 33 years since that day!
And according to tradition, Lolo Lorenzo might have been martyred at the age of 37.
The photo above is from this blog, where you can also read about the historic documentation of the martyrdom.
You can also grab a copy of “Lorenzo de Manila, the Protomartyr of the Philippines and His Companions,” by Fr. Fidel Villaroel, OP, the prolific historian-saint maker, credited for the beatification and canonization of Lorenzo and his 15 companion martyrs. The book is available via the UST Press.
Below is a photo essay of that historic visit to the country. I still have vivid memories of that trip. :)
But the highlight of this is the beatification of my dear lolo, Lorenzo Ruiz and his companion martyrs in Luneta Park on February 18, 1981!
This statue which still stands on Luneta Park is a gift of the Holy Father to the Filipino people on the occasion of the beatification of Lolo Lorenzo, the first beatification outside the Vatican.
And in case you didn't know, that tree behind the statue is the tree planted by Paul VI when he visited the country.
It has been 33 years since that day!
And according to tradition, Lolo Lorenzo might have been martyred at the age of 37.
The photo above is from this blog, where you can also read about the historic documentation of the martyrdom.
You can also grab a copy of “Lorenzo de Manila, the Protomartyr of the Philippines and His Companions,” by Fr. Fidel Villaroel, OP, the prolific historian-saint maker, credited for the beatification and canonization of Lorenzo and his 15 companion martyrs. The book is available via the UST Press.
Below is a photo essay of that historic visit to the country. I still have vivid memories of that trip. :)
Monday, February 17, 2014
Was that INC Walk for Yolanda really for typhoon victims?
A true story of NEU student on WWW experience. Another twisted Idea of INC...
Is it for YOLANDA victims really or for the FAME??? Why an attempt to GENUINENESS World of Record?
Here is here story:
"I just want to share the experience I had yesterday at WWW (World Wide Walk), you may post this. But please, don't include my name. I just want everyone to be aware I know about INC. I'm not saying this to defame them, but I just want to be transparent to others. It's something I realized and been thinking of since yesterday after I got home from WWW. I'm a student from NEU. Yes, I walked yesterday. But, it's not because I want to be part of the WWW. Of course, I want to help the Yolanda victims in any way that I can. So, I talked to my INC classmate to buy me a shirt. If all of the proceeds of the WWW event, buying a P100 shirt is enough. But in our NSTP class, it's compulsory to attend. Because they're giving merits to those who attend. It's unfair, indeed. If the purpose of the event is to help the Yolanda victims, then why do they require us---students, to go to the event. In fact, there is tarpaulin in the event that says "an attempt to Guiness World Records", why would they put it there? Why not "an attempt to feed 100k families or whatever". I've been hurt of what I saw on the news feed. She was asked about the picture of the WWW event, then she said, "opo sa Iglesia po". It's just that they are thanking all of the INC, what about the non-INC who participated and just want to help the typhoon victims? They aren't being recognized. I know that if ever the non-INCs will not participate, they might still the Guiness. But, I think they should not only thank the INC, but also thank all those who participated."
Para sa PERA at DANGAL, Bakit?
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Why am I not surprised?
A "church" founded on lies, will survive on lies and will crumble when TRUTH comes back at them.
You may have the Guinness record every time you want it INC.
You may not have our souls!
Is it for YOLANDA victims really or for the FAME??? Why an attempt to GENUINENESS World of Record?
Here is here story:
"I just want to share the experience I had yesterday at WWW (World Wide Walk), you may post this. But please, don't include my name. I just want everyone to be aware I know about INC. I'm not saying this to defame them, but I just want to be transparent to others. It's something I realized and been thinking of since yesterday after I got home from WWW. I'm a student from NEU. Yes, I walked yesterday. But, it's not because I want to be part of the WWW. Of course, I want to help the Yolanda victims in any way that I can. So, I talked to my INC classmate to buy me a shirt. If all of the proceeds of the WWW event, buying a P100 shirt is enough. But in our NSTP class, it's compulsory to attend. Because they're giving merits to those who attend. It's unfair, indeed. If the purpose of the event is to help the Yolanda victims, then why do they require us---students, to go to the event. In fact, there is tarpaulin in the event that says "an attempt to Guiness World Records", why would they put it there? Why not "an attempt to feed 100k families or whatever". I've been hurt of what I saw on the news feed. She was asked about the picture of the WWW event, then she said, "opo sa Iglesia po". It's just that they are thanking all of the INC, what about the non-INC who participated and just want to help the typhoon victims? They aren't being recognized. I know that if ever the non-INCs will not participate, they might still the Guiness. But, I think they should not only thank the INC, but also thank all those who participated."
Para sa PERA at DANGAL, Bakit?
***
Why am I not surprised?
A "church" founded on lies, will survive on lies and will crumble when TRUTH comes back at them.
You may have the Guinness record every time you want it INC.
You may not have our souls!
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