Faith

10

Feb

By The Flame Faith

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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…

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28

Jan

By The Flame Faith

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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…

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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…

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26

Jan

By The Flame Faith

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Thomasian priest named as new bishop of Kalibo

A THOMASIAN priest from Capiz has been appointed by the Vatican as the new bishop of the diocese of Kalibo, Aklan, the news arm of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines has reported. Msgr. Cyril Villareal became the fifth bishop of the diocese after he was assigned to the…

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23

Jan

By The Flame Faith

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Emulate St. Raymund by living a meaningful life, pursuing the truth, Thomasians’ told

Thomasians should live a meaningful and fulfilling life similar to that of Dominican friar and lawyer St. Raymund de Peñafort, the regent of the College of Commerce said. Fr. Senen Ecleo, O.P., said life would be detached from meaning if one does not pursue the truth, render service to others…

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10

Jan

By Francia Migyel Violeta

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‘No human effort is enough to be deserving of God’s miracles’

AS MILLIONS of devotees braved the crowds during the Traslacion of Jesus Nazareno, the Quiapo Church rector reminded Catholics that their sacrifices should not make them entitled to the fulfillment of their prayers. Fr. Ramon Jade Licuanan said God's blessings are freely given and true devotion during the feast cannot…

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09

Jan

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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Piety meets technology: Youth groups bring Traslacion to online game Roblox

SEVERAL YOUTH-LED groups have conducted their own virtual Traslacion in the gaming platform Roblox, allowing young and long-distance players to join the procession in an online setting that blends spirituality with technology.  Various online simulations of activities during the Feast of Jesus Nazareno, such as the ‘Pahalik,’ the Traslacion mass…

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09

Jan

By Trisha Tamio

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‘Mahiya naman kayo:’ Balanga bishop urges the corrupt to step down as an act of love

CORRUPT LEADERS should step down and choose the welfare of the people as an act of love at a time of growing uncertainty, the former rector of Quiapo Church said. In his homily during the Misa Mayor for the Feast of Jesus Nazareno, Balanga Bishop Rufino Sescon, Jr. called on…

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01

Jan

By Abigail Peralta

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Advincula: No true peace when the needy are neglected

Photo by Bryan Joseph Arcangel/ THE FLAME TRUE PEACE cannot be measured by the end of turmoil alone but by being compassionate to those in need, the archbishop of Manila said. Hours before the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Cardinal Jose Advincula reminded Catholics that peace is attained with…

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17

Dec

By Francia Migyel Violeta

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Abandon entitlement for a joyful Christmas, Thomasians told

Valuing humility over entitlement leads to a peaceful and joyful celebration of the birth of Christ, who did not receive special treatment when He was born in a manger, a Dominican priest said. UST Senior High School (SHS) Regent Fr. Ermito De Sagon, O.P. called on Thomasians to practice the…

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