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Blessed is the one who bore you and nursed you!: Saturday 27th in Ordinary Time (13.10.2012)
By Admin WebmasterAt times, people ask me whether we Christians believe in predestination, as other religions do. Certainly not!: we Christians believe God has reserved for us a destination of happiness. -
"The New Evangelisation": the family
By Admin WebmasterIn an interview with Veronica Scarisbrick , the Under Secretary of the Pontifical Council for the New Evangelisation Monsignor Graham Bell answers a question focusing precisely on the role of the family in this quest to set the embers of our faith on fire:... -
My Heart Burns Like Fire
By Admin WebmasterSoyen Shaku, the first Zen teacher to come to America, said: 'My heart burns like fire but my eyes are as cold as dead ashes.' He made the following rules, which he practiced every day of his life. -
He went away sorrowful for he was a man of great wealth: Sunday 28th (B) in Ordinary Time (14.10.2012)
By Admin WebmasterAs Mother Teresa said "We must free ourselves to be filled by God. Even God cannot fill what is full". We are risking having God just as another additional element of our life, another book in our library; important, yes, but just another book. Therefore, not considering him as our true and only Saviour. -
2nd Semiannual Assembly of CBCV: the First Day
By Admin WebmasterOn Tuesday, October 9, 2012, Bishop Cosme Hoàng Văn Đạt, the Secretary General of CBCV, began the first day of the assembly by announcing agenda of the day: the speech of Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli; the construction of the National Pilgrim Center of Our Lady of Lavang; and the Norms of CBCV. -
2nd Semiannual Assembly of CBCV: the Second Day
By Admin WebmasterOn Wednesday, October 10, 2012, the assembly began with discussion about the organizing tasks for the 10th Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conference (FABC) from November 19th to 25th at two locations in Hồ Chí Minh City and Xuân Lộc Diocese. It is the first time for CBCV to host the FABC Plenary Assembly with around 120 distinguished guests representing all local Churches in Asia. -
2nd Semiannual Assembly of CBCV: the Third Day
By Admin WebmasterThursday, October 11, 2012, was the conclusion day of the 2nd Semiannual Assembly of CBCV, prior to the launching celebration of the Year of Faith and 80th Anniversary of the erection of Thanh Hóa Diocese on Friday, October 12. -
Les Statistiques de l'Eglise catholique 2010
By Admin WebmasterEn vue de la Journée Mondiale des Missions, qui a lieu cette année le Dimanche 21 octobre, l'Agence Fides présente des statistiques choisies de manière à offrir un panorama de l'Église missionnaire dans le monde. Les tableaux sont extraits du dernier "Annuaire des Statistiques de l'Église" publié (mis à jour au 31 décembre 2010), et concernent les membres de l'Église, ses structures pastorales... -
The smart choice: Gospel by pictures of Sunday XXVIII in Ordinary Time (14-Oct-2012)
By Admin WebmasterJesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, "You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me." At that statement his face fell, and he went away sad, for he had many possessions. -
People of the present time are evil people. They ask for a sign: Monday 28th in Ordinary Time
By Admin WebmasterThere is a proverb that goes "there's none so deaf as those who will not hear". Christ, condemned to death, will rise in three days: He will offer salvation to whoever recognizes him, while all others —when He comes back as a Judge— can wait for nothing but their sentence because of their stubborn disbelief... -
Sainte Thérèse d’Avila selon Benoît XVI
By Admin Webmaster... j’ai eu l’occasion de m’arrêter également sur certains saints et saintes qui ont été proclamés docteurs de l’Eglise en raison de leur éminente doctrine. Aujourd’hui, je voudrais commencer une brève série de rencontres pour compléter la présentation des docteurs de l’Eglise. Et je commence par une sainte qui représente l’un des sommets de la spiritualité chrétienne de tous les temps: sainte Thérèse d’Avila... -
But according to you, by the mere giving of alms everything is made clean: Tuesday 28th in Ordinary Time (16.10.2012)
By Admin WebmasterThese are not criteria on which Christians should base their decisions. Jesus clearly condemns double morality, which clearly seeks convenience or deception: "So then, you Pharisees, you clean the outside of the cup and the dish, but inside yourselves you are full of greed and evil. -
Even though you have many possessions, it is not that which gives you life: Monday 29th in Ordinary Time (22.10.2012)
By Admin WebmasterWe all know that Jesus' life does not come only from the Father, but it also consists in abiding by his will, as the Father's will is the nourishment for Jesus, and it amounts to carry out His work of salvation among men, by offering his life for his friends, which is the greatest sign of love. -
Keep your lamps lit...: Tuesday 29th in Ordinary Time (23.10.2012)
By Admin WebmasterExhortations to vigilance and responsibility are often repeated in Jesus' preachings for two clear reasons: because Jesus loves us and He “watches” over us; he, who loves, does not fall asleep. And, because the devil, our enemy, keeps on tempting us. -
Pastoral Letter of CBCV on the Year of Faith
By Admin WebmasterWith this letter we would like to share with you some information concerning the universal Church and the Church in Việt Nam, also to reflect with you about the Year of Faith after the invitation of the Holy Father Benedict XVI. -
The US President Barack Obama’s remark At the Iftar Dinner in the Dining Room of the White House
By Admin Webmaster10th August 2012, President Obama hosted his fourth Iftar dinner as President in the State Dining Room of the White House. The Iftar is the meal that breaks the day of fasting during Ramadan, when Muslim families and communities eat together after sunset -
You also must be ready...: Wednesday 29th in Ordinary Time (24.10.2012)
By Admin WebmasterIt is our hope the Lord Jesus will come at the end of time; but, now and here, Jesus also appears in our lives, in the simplicity and in the complexity of every moment. It is now then, with the Lord's strength, we can live his Kingdom. -
Taiwan and Holy See mark 70 year anniversary
By Admin WebmasterTaiwan and the Holy See celebrated 70 years of relations on Saturday (20 Oct. 2012) at a low-key ceremony in Taipei designed not to antagonize mainland China. -
Rencontre interreligieuse féminine à Saigon: soeurs caodaïstes et catholiques
By Admin WebmasterUne conférence donnée par la supérieure de la communauté des sœurs caodaistes, Hong Mai, a rassemblé environ cinquante religieuses de vingt congrégations différentes, ce samedi 13 octobre à l'Organisation pour l'Universalisation de l'Enseignement caodaïque... -
The Best Poem of 2008
By Admin WebmasterThis poem was nominated by UN as the best poem of 2008, written by an African Kid ...When I grow up, I black, When I go in sun, I black -
I have come to bring fire upon the earth: Thursday 29th in Ordinary Time (25.10.2012)
By Admin WebmasterHave great aspirations! Train your goals onward and upward! Seek your personal perfection, that of your family, that of your work, that of your deeds, that of the assignments you receive... Are you advancing or have you stopped? Implore the help of the Blessed Virgin, Mother of Hope! -
Trading Dialogue for Lodging
By Admin WebmasterIn a temple in the northern part of Japan two brothers monks were dwelling together. The elder one was learned, but the younger one was stupid and had but one eye. -
Rencontre interreligieuse le 27 oct. 2012: "Ensemble, dépasser la souffrance"
By Admin WebmasterVous serez les bienvenus à la rencontre interreligieuse du 27 octobre 2012 au Centre Pastoral du diocèse d’Ho Chi Minh Ville, 6 bis rue Ton Duc Thang, quartier Ben Nghe, district 1, à partir de 7h30 jusqu'à 11h30. -
You don't understand the present times. And why do you not judge for yourselves what is fit?: Friday 29th in Ordinary Time (26.10.2012)
By Admin WebmasterAmongst those listening to Jesus, many let go a unique chance in the history of Mankind. They could not identify the Son of God in Jesus. They didn't know the time, the hour of salvation. -
Syria agrees to ceasefire during Eid Al-Adha Holiday, Peace Envoy Lakhdar Brahimi Says
By Admin WebmasterThe U.N. Security Council gave unanimous backing Wednesday to a four-day truce proposed by the international mediator for Syria to mark a major Muslim holiday after he warned that the failure of yet another cease-fire plan would only worsen the fighting. Yet even this modest effort – the international community's only plan for scaling back the violence – appears doomed. -
What is Eid al-Adha?
By Admin WebmasterDuring the Hajj, Muslims remember and commemorate the trials and triumphs of the Prophet Abraham. The Qur'an describes Abraham as follows: "Surely Abraham was an example, obedient to Allah, by nature upright, and he was not of the polytheists. He was grateful for Our bounties. We chose him and guided him unto a right path. We gave him good in this world, and in the next he will most surely be among the righteous." (Qur'an 16:120-121) -
Pope announces Consistory for creation of cardinals
By Admin Webmaster"The Cardinals - said the Pope - have the task of helping the Successor of Peter in the performance of his ministry of confirming the brethren in the faith, and that of being the principle and foundation of unity and communion of the Church." The new cardinals - he added - "fulfil their ministry in the service of the Holy See or as fathers and pastors of particular Churches in various parts of the world." -
The Voice of Happiness
By Admin Webmaster'In all my experience however, Bankei's voice was always sincere. Whenever he expressed happiness, I heard nothing but happiness, and whenever he expressed sorrow, sorrow was all I heard.' -
He came looking for fruit on it, but found none: Saturday 29th in Ordinary Time (27.10.2012)
By Admin WebmasterYou and I too, to the extent our conscience may tell us what we are supposed to be doing and we do not do it, and we prefer to see the splinter in the other's eye while we do not even want to realize we have a trunk in our own eyes. Is it not so? -
Prayer cycle - Week 43 - India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka : 21 October - 27 October 2012
By Admin WebmasterPrayer from India: When everything around seems to be collapsing into injustice and chaos, Creator God, teach us to love you and to recognize that you hold the earth gently in your hands. When we do not know just what to do and where to turn, teach us to trust your wisdom, so that we can discern your presence in events around us.