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Emulating Joseph’s obedience to God leads to happiness, priest says

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Mar

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Emulating Joseph’s obedience to God leads to happiness, priest says

TRUE HAPPINESS can be achieved by emulating St. Joseph's obedience to God, a virtue that played a vital role in fulfilling the plan of salvation, a priest said. Msgr. Rolando dela Cruz, the rector of the Manila Cathedral, said many problems in society stem from people's tendency to do what…

One’s purpose must be guided by love, not achievements, Thomasians told

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Mar

By Francia Migyel Violeta

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One’s purpose must be guided by love, not achievements, Thomasians told

THE GREATEST calling in a Christian’s life is not to achieve excellence, but to let all actions be guided by love, a Dominican priest said. Fr. Filemon dela Cruz, Jr., O.P., prior provincial of the Dominican Province of the Philippines, said no matter how extraordinary one's abilities or achievements may…

‘Scrolling past suffering:’ Former Cubao bishop warns against indifference over injustices

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Mar

By Francia Migyel Violeta

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‘Scrolling past suffering:’ Former Cubao bishop warns against indifference over injustices

A SIGNIFICANT threat faced by the world today is not just hostility waged by hatred, but a growing numbness towards suffering among educated and privileged communities, a prelate said. Cubao Bishop Emeritus Honesto Ongtioco lamented that indifference has quietly replaced outrage in the face of injustices, pointing out how people…

Advincula to Thomasians: Redefine excellence through acts of service, not prestige

05

Mar

By The Flame Faith

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Advincula to Thomasians: Redefine excellence through acts of service, not prestige

ALTHOUGH PRESTIGE is usually seen as an indicator of success in the academe, the archbishop of Manila cautioned against treating ambition as a “hidden master," saying excellence should not be measured solely by achievements and superiority over others. During this year’s university-wide retreat, Jose Cardinal Advincula reminded Thomasians to reexamine…

Vatican approves opening of Thomasian bishop’s cause for sainthood

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Feb

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Vatican approves opening of Thomasian bishop’s cause for sainthood

THE VATICAN has approved the opening of the cause for beatification and canonization of Cesar Maria Guerrero, a Thomasian alumnus who served as the first bishop of Lingayen. The approval will pave the way for the formal investigation of Guerrero’s life, virtues, and reputation for holiness ahead of the centennial…

Gratitude, not just sacrifice, defines holiness during Lent, Thomasians told

19

Feb

By John Martin Revilla

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Gratitude, not just sacrifice, defines holiness during Lent, Thomasians told

NO ONE becomes holy simply by fasting or giving alms as these acts should be accompanied by gratitude for God's grace, a Dominican priest said, as Thomasians joined the Church in observing Ash Wednesday. Santisimo Rosario parish priest Fr. Glen Mar Gamboa, O.P. said that fasting, prayer and almsgiving during…

Practice ‘digital fasting’ during Lent, CBCP tells Catholics

17

Feb

By The Flame Faith

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Practice ‘digital fasting’ during Lent, CBCP tells Catholics

Photo by Lhiera Nicole Trinidad/ THE FLAME THE CATHOLIC Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has urged Filipinos to abstain not just from food, but also from digital media during the Lenten season, saying constant connectivity "leaves little room for silence and reflection." A pastoral letter dated Feb. 13 and…

Artlets told to maintain clean conscience, display moral courage as they face tough choices

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Feb

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Artlets told to maintain clean conscience, display moral courage as they face tough choices

THE ARTLETS community must aspire to emulate Saint Thomas More’s fidelity to God to deliver ethical and truthful leadership in a nation frequently challenged by corruption, a retired bishop said. During the opening mass for the Faculty of Arts and Letters’ (AB) week on a Monday, Feb. 9, Diocese…

Don’t be afraid to call out dishonesty for justice to triumph, Thomasians told

28

Jan

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Don’t be afraid to call out dishonesty for justice to triumph, Thomasians told

THOMASIANS MUST lend their voices to seek redress in an era marked by misinformation and moral confusion, a prelate said. Pagadian Bishop Ronald Anthony Timoner said the faithful should not hesitate to stand up to dishonesty, noting that the University's patron, St. Thomas Aquinas, stood up for the truth and was…

Scientists with conscience, commitment to common good needed in the age of AI –Advincula

27

Jan

By Marcus Roshaun Holman

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Scientists with conscience, commitment to common good needed in the age of AI –Advincula

AS THE risk of technological advancements increase due to Artificial Intelligence (AI), the archbishop of Manila cited the need for more scientists with a deeper conscience and a commitment to place their knowledge at the service of the common good. Cardinal Jose Advincula said integrating integrity and compassion with the…