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‘Exhausted’ society needs compassion, not prestige, Artlets regent says

08

May

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‘Exhausted’ society needs compassion, not prestige, Artlets regent says

GRADUATING ARTLETS must continue spreading love in an “exhausted” society instead of stressing over competition and recognition beyond the arch, the Faculty of Arts and Letters regent said. In a homily dedicated to graduating students of the faculty, Fr. George Phe Mang, O.P. reminded seniors to acquire a vocation of…

How a P1,500 donation shaped history and spawned countless icons and trailblazers

28

Apr

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How a P1,500 donation shaped history and spawned countless icons and trailblazers

WHAT CAN you get for P1,500? It is probably enough to enjoy two unlimited samgyeupsal meals, subscribe to a decent internet postpaid plan or settle a small household's electric bill. But during the time of UST founder Manila Archbishop Miguel de Benavides, it was enough to jumpstart the construction of…

Let Marian devotion lead to ‘Marian action,’ Catholics urged

22

Apr

By Francia Migyel Violeta

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Let Marian devotion lead to ‘Marian action,’ Catholics urged

AS WAR, poverty and indifference persist, devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary of Manaoag must go beyond prayer and become a concrete expression of love in action through caring for the poor, attending to the vulnerable and committing to justice and peace, Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula said. Advincula called…

Santisimo Rosario Parish seeks testimonies for UST patroness’ episcopal coronation

10

Apr

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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Santisimo Rosario Parish seeks testimonies for UST patroness’ episcopal coronation

THE SANTISIMO Rosario Parish of the University has called on Thomasians to submit personal testimonies of devotion and answered prayers as part of the petition for the episcopal coronation of Nuestra Señora del Santisimo Rosario de la Universidad de Santo Tomas. In a memorandum dated April 8, the Office of…

09

Apr

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No crisis can stop faith, prelate says

GLOBAL CRISES should not hamper the expression of faith, including celebrations of key religious events, as trials strengthen the longing for God, members of the clergy said. Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas said the “determining factor” for such celebrations is neither the presence nor the absence of a crisis, but faith in God.…

UST rector urges Catholics to resist blind conformity in the face of false information

04

Apr

By John Martin Revilla

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UST rector urges Catholics to resist blind conformity in the face of false information

CATHOLICS MUST uphold justice and truth despite the prevalence of misinformation during global conflicts, the UST rector said. During his homily for Good Friday, UST rector Fr. Richard Ang, O.P. reminded the faithful to practice discernment at a time when truth is obscured by shifting narratives and public pressure. “This…

‘What is not offered to God cannot be healed’

03

Apr

By Francia Migyel Violeta

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‘What is not offered to God cannot be healed’

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Here are 14 churches near UST you can visit for the Visita Iglesia

02

Apr

By John Martin Revilla

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Here are 14 churches near UST you can visit for the Visita Iglesia

PLANNING TO do the Visita Iglesia this Holy Week? You might not have to go very far — or spend on gas at all. The Visita Iglesia, or the seven churches visitation, is a Filipino Catholic tradition where the faithful visit seven churches to pray and reflect before the evening…

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

19

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

07

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…