Traditions of the Church
+Pope John Paul II (1920-2005) (Photo from this site. It shows his ability to candidly reach out, specially to the youth, from behind his office’s formality and stature.) Pope John Paul II Dies at 84: In contrast to the church’s ancient traditions, [Vatican Spokespan] Navarro-Valls announced the death to journalists in the most modern of [...]
The Passing of a Great Pontiff
TV commentaries described today’s recent events regarding Pope John Paul II as truly saddening, specially for those Catholics who are 30 years old and below who have no recall of any other Holy Father besides John Paul II, or Karol Wojtyla. I agree. The latest news – Vatican: Pope John Paul II Is Near Death [...]
Holy Week and Jose Rizal
I just came home from a rather long procession with the carosa of the Santo Entierro, or dead Christ. It’s a Good Friday after all, and Roman Catholic liturgical services on this solemn day are restricted to group prayers for lent and the afternoon Veneration of the Cross. It’s been a long time since I [...]
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