International Eucharistic Congress
The Vatican-backed International Eucharistic Congress, hosted by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines with Cebu City as the chosen venue,The congress from January 24 to 31 drew more than 12,000 participants from different countries
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CEBU City, Jan. 26, 2016 – A missionary to the Philippines on Tuesday lauded the poor and their hunger for the Eucharist, saying often those who have little in life are the ones more excited to receive Christ . “This is where I learned that the poor feel a very special connection with Jesus in […]
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CEBU City (Jan. 27, 2016) – “Inculturate” it or lose it. Adapting the liturgy to local cultural practices, or “inculturation,” is the key to drawing more people to the Mass, said Archbishop Piero Marini, president of the Pontifical Committee for International Eucharistic Congresses. How to make the Mass more relatable and interesting has been one […]
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CEBU City, Jan. 26, 2016 – A recent convert to the Catholic Faith lauded the Filipinos deep faith and spirituality and encouraged them to not “choose artificial happiness” and instead continue to radiate the joy and hopefulness Filipinos show even in the midst of trials and suffering. Belgian national Marianne Servaas admired the Filipinos’ trait of thankfulness […]
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CEBU City, January 27, 2016 – Interior and Local Government Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento said he is satisfied with the security measures provided by the Philippine National Police, ably supported by the Armed Forces of the Philippines and other law enforcement agencies. In an interview with CBCP News, Secretary Sarmiento said the partnership and cooperation between the […]
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CEBU City (Jan. 27, 2016) – How exactly does one “live the Eucharist,” the mantra of Eucharistic congresses? For Orlando Cardinal Quevedo, it’s simple: practice what you preach, and have genuine love for the poor and oppressed. In the Philippines, noted Cardinal Quevedo, the men seem to be missing in Sunday Masses. And even if […]
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