DAVAO CITY, March 28, 2009—
Fr. Robert Hogan S.J., an Irish-American missionary to the Philippines for over fifty years was chosen as an Archbishop Thibault Awardee for his commendable works in organizing the Daily Bread feeding program.
Full text at CBCP News
Hogan was born of Irish parentage on 16 February 1933 in New York City. He was [...]
Archive for March, 2009
31 Mar
Fr. Robert Hogan, S.J. receives the Archbishop Thibault Award for the Daily Bread feeding program in Ateneo de Davao University
28 Mar
Six Filipino Jesuits to be Ordained as Priests on 4 April 2009 at the Church of Gesu in Ateneo de Manila University
As a priest is ordained he is entrusted with a chalice and a paten–the vessels he will use in the celebration of the Eucharist. “Accept from the holy people of God the gifts to be offered to Him. Know what you are doing, and imitate the mystery you celebrate: model your life on the mystery [...]
25 Mar
Mass with Morning Prayers with the Dominican Friars at the Santissimo Rosario Parish Church inside University of Santo Tomas
Last Saturday, my friend invited me to a 6:00 a.m. mass at the Santissimo Rosario Parish Church inside University of Santo Tomas. It was convenient for her since she mostly lives near UST. For me, since I live in Makati, it was an adventure.
I woke up at 4:30 a.m. I took a bus along EDSA [...]
23 Mar
Risk Compensation or Behavioral Disinhibition: Why Condom Use Increases Chances of AIDS Infection in Africa–Dr. Edward Green of Harvard University
Senior Harvard Research Scientist for AIDS Prevention, Dr. Edward Green, who is the author of five books, including “Rethinking AIDS Prevention: Learning from Successes in Developing Countries” discussed his support for Pope Benedict XVI’s comments with CNA.
According to Dr. Green, science is finding that the media is actually on the wrong side of the issue. [...]
22 Mar
Philippine Knights of Columbus Organized Nationwide Rallies Against the Reproductive Health Bill
by Roy Lagarde
MANILA, March 21, 2009—As the battle over a ground-breaking reproductive health (RH) bill is heating up, thousands of people across the county protested its passage in simultaneous rallies held Saturday.
“No to abortion!” chanted some participants of “Walk for Life” in Tacloban City, some carrying placards. “We value life,” others answered.
“Reject RH bill!”
“Now!”
In Manila, [...]
20 Mar
Book Review: “The Life of Mary as Seen by the Mystics” by Raphael Brown with Foreword by Rev. Edward A. Ryan, S.J.
Raphael Brown, The Life of Mary as Seen by the Mystics: Compiled from Revelations of St. Elizabeth of Schoenau, St. Bridget of Sweden, Ven. Mother Mary of Agreda, Sister Anna Catherine Emmerich, with Foreword by Rev. Edward A. Ryan, S.J., Dr. En Sc. Hist. Professor of Church History, Woodstock College (Bruce, Milwaukee, 1951). 292 pages.
Book [...]
16 Mar
Fr. Noel D. Vasquez, S.J. on the Death of Fr. Reynaldo F. Ocampo, S.J. (1949-2009)
If the Lord did not take Fr. Rey from us last Monday, he would have been 60 years old on December 2, and he would have been happy to get his senior citizen card. Matipid si Rey, matutuwa yun sa 20% discount. Then he will ask his friends to celebrate with him using [...]
16 Mar
Fr. Danny Huang, S.J. on the Death of Fr. Thomas H. Green, S.J. (1932-2009)
Remembering Tom Green
(March 19, 1932 – March 13, 2009)
When I woke up this morning, I was shocked to discover—from Facebook updates, of all things—that Fr. Tom Green had passed away. I had known, of course, that he was sick; but the suddenness of his passing away still came as a sad surprise.
Soon after I had [...]
16 Mar
Fr. Danny Huang, S.J. on the Death of Fr. Miguel Bernad, S.J. (1917-2009)
I woke up this morning to the sad news of yet another senior Jesuit of legendary stature passing away. Fr. Miguel Bernad died today in Cagayan de Oro at the age of 91.
I had the privilege of living with Fr. Mike when I was regent in Xavier University, from 1983 to 85. I know he [...]
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