Bob Geldof says that it is going to be the greatest concert ever. And I will be part of it. I am going to the Live8 concert this afternoon at Circus Maximus.
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Role of the Laity in the Church
His name is Lawrence Stephens. He is one of the only two lay persons (read: non-ordained) in the world who have been appointed as General Secretary of a Bishops’ Conference. I interviewed Lawrence about his experiences as General Secretary of the Bishops’ Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands. We also talked about the special role of the laity in the church. In the Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity, Pope Paul VI , proclaimed that the acitivity of the laity “is so necessary within the Church communities that without it the apostolate of the priests is often unable to achieve its full effectiveness”. In this episode you will also hear an alternative Christian song entitled “Proclaim”.
How To Turn Routine Moments Into Prayer
From the instant you wake up in the morning to the moment you close your eyes to sleep in the evening, there are many ways to experience God’s presence in everyday things. I list here 10 possibilities. You may add more.
I Saw The Light
Pics taken inside St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.
A Prayer for Cardinal Sin
Compassionate Father, you have given us Jaime Cardinal Sin, who like Jesus, has preached the Gospel with his life. May his example inspire and encourage us on to be more committed to the cause of justice and peace. With your grace, help us to live this day mindful of the needs of others and the conviction that we can make a difference in others’ lives. We ask this through the intercession of those who have died for the sake of justice and now live with you for all eternity. Amen.
Father’s Day Podcast
This is a Father’s Day special edition podcast, in recognition of the extraordinary roles fathers play in our lives, in our families and in our societies. I conversed with 4 friends from various parts of the world. Mylene (United Kingdom) talks about how her father gave her strength during the weakest moments in her life. Suzette (Philippines) shares how her dad helped her pass the board exams. Fr. Raymond (France) reflects on the Father’s desire to establish an intimate heart to heart relationship with us. And Weng (United Kingdom), who lost his papa in 1997, has an inspiring message for children whose fathers have already passed away. Download this podcast to listen to their stories and reflections.
A Psalm For The Philippines
Our country needs our prayers. Our government leaders need our prayers. Our poor brothers and sisters, the little ones, all the victims of injustice and violence need our prayers. And may all our prayers lead us into action – to work courageously and unceasingly to protect the human rights of every Filipino, to expose them when these are violated and to ensure a responsible and productive national leadership.
Disciples With Microphones
The focus of Catholic podcasting must be: promotion of justice and peace, evangelization, witnessing, and forming communities of faith. It is my hope that more and more people are encouraged to produce podcasts which contribute to understanding among peoples and the recognition of human, social, and spiritual values, as well as to express new personal and social dimensions of the God’s message.
Helping Hands
A snapshot of three young Filipina members of the Kayumanggi Dance Troupe helping each other put on their costumes and sets of accessories prior to their performance during the celebration of the 107th anniversary of Philippine Independence in Rome, Italy.
A Missionary Amongst Street Children in Fiji
In this podcast you will meet Mark, a Belgian missionary of the Sacred Heart who did pastoral work with street children for 21 months in Fiji. He will share with us the pains and gains of living in another country, and the unsurpassable joy of being able to share God’s love with impoverished children. I will introduce a new section of my podcast called SpiritFresh 360 – reflections and insights to refresh and nourish your soul. You will also get to hear a song entitled “Our Song of Love”.
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