The final concert of the Inauguration of the Polish Presidency of the EU Council on 1st July on the Main Stage on Plac Defilad in Warsaw. A music show entitled “WARSAW TAKLING” based on the scenario by Krzysztof Materna and Kuba Wojewódzki, will be the main event during the Inauguration of the Polish Presidency of the EU Council. The programme of the multimedia show, which will take place on three stages connected by multimedia links, will comprise the most popular classical and pop pieces performed by Polish and foreign artists, screening of original film impressions and a spectacular fireworks show around the Palace of Culture.
The second edition of the VERVA Street Racing will be held on June 18 in Warsaw, near the Theatre Square. A true celebration of motorsport with the participation of the world’s fastest cars!
This family event features reenactments of medieval tournaments, as well as demonstrations of medieval arts, a market of olde worlde handicrafts, musical performances and a children's corner. Runs from 11am-7pm.
What is the Catechism on the Reproductive Health Bill?
Many issues had been raised in the public square recently which put the Church in the negative light particularly on the overreaching issue of the proposed Reproductive Health Bill (H.B. No. 96) reintroduced in the present Congress with Representative Edcel C. Lagman as its principal author. We believe that most of the criticism leveled against the Church which included the bishops and the clergy in regard to their stand against the bill is based on unfounded and imagined fears and the lack of proper information and understanding of the nature of this measure that prompted the Church to opposed it.
This Catechism was prepared primarily for the lay faithful , the family and life ministries in the different parishes of the Diocese of San Pablo and the clergy to provide them an overview of the salient features of the bill that they may not be aware of, offend the teachings of the Church.
What is the purpose of this Catechism?
The Commission on Family and Life recognizes the urgent need to provide both the clergy and the lay faithful adequate information on the RHB issues and related concerns consistent with the perspective of the Church. With a correct notion and understanding of the crucial issues laid before them, they can hopefully be able to distill erroneous perceptions and discern deliberately distorted information designed to create a favorable view of the bill at the expense of truth.
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Around 80 events – academic sessions, exhibitions and competitions for young people – are planned this year in tribute to Maria Skłodowska-Curie (Marie Curie) 100 years after she received the Nobel Prize in chemistry.
The famous Polish scientist will be honoured outside her homeland as well, notably in France, where she spent most of her life. A gala inauguration of the Year at the Sorbonne in Paris, on 29 January, is to be attended by President Nikolas Sarkozy.
Born in Warsaw in 1867, she graduated from the Sorbonne. In 1903 she wrote a dissertation which became the first doctorate in science awarded to a woman in Europe.
In the same year, she was awarded, together with her husband, Pierre Curie, and Henri Becquerel, the Nobel Prize in Physics.
In 1906 her husband was killed in an accident. In 1911 she was awarded a second Nobel Prize, this time in Chemistry. She devised a method to isolate radium and study its properties, a discovery which later paved the way for cancer therapy.
Skłodowska-Curie was a global celebrity but scandal erupted when news of her affair with a married scientist, Paul Langevin, emerged in the press, prompting angry protesters outside her home and unpleasant newspaper coverage.
During World War I, together with her daughter Irene, she fitted ambulances with portable X ray equipment, driving vehicles to the front line. She died in 1934 of leukemia, which is supposed to have been caused by her high exposure to radiation.
Last year, Maria Skłodowska-Curie was named ‘the most inspirational female scientist’ in an online poll by the prestigious British weekly ‘New Scientist’. She received 25.1 percent of the votes, ahead of Rosalind Franklin, the British chemist (14.2 percent) and Hypatia of Alexandria, the fourth-century mathematician (9.4 percent).
She is also the only Pole in the list of twenty five most influential women of the twentieth century compiled by the Time magazine last year.
06:00 - Mass (Basilica) - ks. kan. Zygmunt Kosowski dyr. Wyd. św. Stanisława
08:00 - Mass (Basilica) - ks. dr Sławomir Wasilewski rektor WSD in Lowicz
10:00 - Transmission of the beatification of John Paul II in the Vatican (approx 30 min) on big screens - Mass - Bishop Jan Zając (field altar in the basilica)
12:00 - Mass of thanksgiving for the beatification of John Paul II - Bishop Wiesław Lechowicz from Tarnow (field altar)
15:00 - Hour of Mercy and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (basilica) - transmission TVP Info
16:30 - Mass - ks. dr Ryszard Andrzejewski CSMA (field altar in the basilica)
18:00 - Mass - Fr. infułat Jerzy Bryła (the basilica)
19.00 - Mass - Fr. Wojciech Ziółek Provincial of the Jesuits (Convent Chapel)
Sculptor, painter, educator and lecturer, Ben-Hur Villanueva regularly expresses his artistic flair and creative passion at art exhibitions in Manila, New York, Paris, Tokyo, Singapore, Helsinki, and Havana, Cuba.
However, in his humble workshop at the Arko Ni Apo (Ilocano term for Ark of the Lord) Art Gallery in Baguio city, he is much more than a visual artist. There, he reveals his personal compositions (brass, metal, wood and oil) along with special stories behind each masterpiece. Longer encounters at his gallery offer profound lessons on his art, life, family and his relationships with other people.
His 30-year teaching experience at the Ateneo De Manila University inspired him to live up to the institutions vision of Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam which means For the greater Glory of God and A Man for Others. He personally believes that what the Lord has given us; we should give back to Him. Our capacity to do well in any chosen endeavor is significantly appreciated and achieved only if we share it with others.
And this is the reason why Ben-Hur travels the country giving seminars and spearheading art-related activities with professionals, educators, students, young artists, television/film writers and directors, street children, priests and sisters from various congregations and the like.
Every individual has his/her artistic inclinations and propensity be it visual, music, dance, literary, or fashion and so he/she has the right to enhance and utilize it creatively, says this Artist for Others . Sharing it with others is what makes our life more meaningful and blessed.
Ben-Hur Villanueva is currently in Cebu, hosted by Sun.Star Publishing Inc. and he will have informal sessions with art students and faculty at the U.P. College of Fine Arts.
Ben-Hur has also served as a president for the Society of Philippine Sculptors (SPS); Art director for the Ephpheta Foundation for the Blind, Inc. and vice president-treasurer for Unescos International Art Association (IAA).
For acclaimed Filipino sculptor Ben-Hur Villanueva, a true artist is one who willingly shares the craft to others and stays positive despite the limited resources. In this video, he humbly recounts his beginnings and relates his struggles as both an artist and educator.
A wonderful music video that uses the life of the Catholic Pope John Paul II as a witness to the wonders that God can do through those who answer the call to holiness
Christ told St. Faustina, as she recorded in her famous Diary, “at three o’clock, implore My mercy, especially for sinners; and, if only for a brief moment, immerse yourself in My Passion..(Diary 1320)…immerse yourself completely in My mercy (Diary 1572)..”.
"You died, Jesus, but the source of life flowed out for soul and the ocean of Mercy opened up for the whole world. Oh fountain of Life immesurable Divine Mercy,cover the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us. "O Blood and Water which flowed out from the heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You! "Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One Have Mercy on us an the whole world." Amen (3 x) Jesus King of Mercy I trust in you!
Bernard Lehner was a German lad who died at age 14 years in Germany at the height of World War II. Born in Herrngiersdorf, the son of a carpenter, he was described as a studious, religious boy who attended seminary school in Regensburg when he was thirteen years old. Soon thereafter, he contracted diptheria and taken to the children’s clinic. After ten weeks of intense suffering, he realized he was going to die and requested the Sacrament of the Sick. He died on January 24, 1944.
Early in 1948, Archbishop Michele Buchberger of Regensburg opened the process for the child’s beatification. In 1951 the documents were submitted to the Congregation of the Saints at the Holy See.
Shortly after his death, a Jesuit priest, Fr. Giuseppe Kunz, of the seminary in which Bernhard studied, wrote a short biography published in 1947.
The memory and story of Bernard Lehner spread throughout Europe. In 1952, his remains were transferred from the church cemetery to the church in the city in which he died.
Yes, even the young among us can be recognized as saints. Perhaps we need to remember this as we interact with the youth of our day.
VATICAN, April 4, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI met Saturday with the prefect of the Congregation for Saints' Causes, approving the advancement of 35 causes, including that of a 14-year-old German boy who died at the heights of World War II, and 23 Spaniards martyred in 1936.
The Pope's meeting with Cardinal Angelo Amato resulted in the following authorizations:
Miracles approved for:
Serafino Morazzone,
Italian diocesan priest (1747-1822)
Clemente Vismara,
Italian professed priest of the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions (1897-1988).
Elena Aiello,
Italian founder of the Sister Minims of The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ (1895-1961).
María Catalina Irigoyen Echegaray,
Spanish professed nun of the Congregation of Servants of Mary, Ministers of the Sick (1848-1918).
Enrica Alfieri (born Maria Angela),
Italian professed nun of the Sisters of Charity of St. Jeanne-Antide Thouret (1891-1951)
Recognized as martyrs:
Pierre-Adrien Toulorge,
French professed priest of the Premonstratensian Regular Canons,
killed in hatred of the faith at Coutances, France (1757-1793).
Francisco Esteban Lacal,
Spanish professed priest of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate,
and 21 companions, and Cándido Castán San José, Spanish layman,
killed in hatred of the faith in Spain in 1936
Heroic virtue recognized in:
Thomas Kurialacherry, Indian, first bishop of Changanacherry and founder of the Sisters of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (1873-1925)
Adolphe Châtillon (Théophanius-Léo),
Canadian professed religious of the Brothers of Christian Schools (1871-1929)
Maria Chiara of St. Teresa of the Child Jesus (born Vincenza Damato),
Italian professed nun of the Order of St. Clare (1909-1948).
Maria Dolores Inglese (born Maria Libera Italia),
Italian professed nun of the Reparatrix Sisters Servants of Mary (1866-1928)
Irene Stefani (born Aurelia),
Italian professed nun of the Consolata Missionary Sisters (1891-1930).
A Lenten Presentation of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP)
MANILA, April 1, 2011—The media office of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines launched on Friday an online site that caters to overseas Filipino workers and physically impaired to join the celebration of Holy Week and Easter.
Dubbed Visita Iglesia Online, the Lenten site which can be accessed at http://visitaiglesia.net offers a virtual experience of celebrating Lent, the Holy Week and Easter at the comfort of one’s room—in front of a multimedia laptop or desktop which somehow becomes a virtual chapel.
But CBCP Media Director Msgr. Pedro Quitorio, said the site should not be used as a substitute to the liturgical celebrations done in parishes.
He said those who have the capability to celebrate liturgical services in their parish churches should do so.
“The liturgy is a community act and being so it is most meaningfully celebrated in the context of the community or the parish,” he stressed.
The website features various resources for spiritual growth and deepening one’s faith.
It also includes catechesis and reflections for Lent, Holy Week and Easter preached by bishops and priests.
The “online church-goer” (OCG) will have the traditional Visita Iglesia in a multimedia presentation that features 14 shrines and pilgrimage churches to correspond with the 14 Stations of the Cross with reflections given by priests.
It has also the traditional Seven Last Words and the Pasyon.
The site likewise highlights the architectural marvel of centuries-old baroque churches in the country. (CBCPNews)
MANILA, April 21, 2011—Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop Mylo Hubert Vergara as the new bishop of the Diocese of Pasig, April 20, according to an information released by the Vatican.
Bishop Vergara takes over the seat left vacant by Bishop Emeritus Francisco San Diego, who retired last December 23, 2010.
A native of Manila, Vergara was born in October 23, 1962. He finished his studies at the Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in B.S. Management in Engineering and Masters in Philosophy. He took his Licentiate in Sacred Theology at the Loyola School of Theology and finished his Doctorate in Sacred Theology at the University of Santo Tomas.
A few years after his ordination to the priesthood in March 24, 1990, he was appointed Dean of Studies and Professor of Philosophy at the Holy Apostles Seminary at EDSA, Guadalupe, Makati City. He also served as Rector of the same seminary from 1994 until 2001, while at the same time a member of the Presbyteral Council and head Chaplain of associations.
Among his other pastoral assignments include his stint as parochial vicar of the Parish of St. Andrew the Apostle; as parish priest of the Santa Rita de Cascia Parish, Philamlife Homes, Quezon City from 2001 to 2004; President of Radio Veritas Global Broadcasting System in 2002; and Chancellor of the New Diocese of Cubao in 2003. Vergara was appointed Parish Priest of the Parish of the Holy Sacrifice University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City in 2004. In February 2005, Vatican appointed him bishop of San Jose, Nueva Ecija.
As bishop of Pasig, Vergara will lead a territory of 78 sq kms and a Catholic population of 1,143,000. (CBCPNews)
Rome, Italy, Apr 14, 2011 / 06:10 pm (CNA).- Officials at the shrine of St. Francis of Assisi have installed two video cameras in the crypt of the basilica so Catholics worldwide can make a “virtual pilgrimage” to the saint's tomb.
The installation of the cameras, which can be accessed at www.sanfrancesco.org, coincides with the re-opening of the crypt of St. Francis, which closed on Feb. 25 for renovation and maintenance.
The crypt has been the resting place of the saint’s remains since 1230.
Devotees of St. Francis, the founder of the Franciscans, can also send their prayer requests to latuapreghiera@sanfrancesco.org.
The president of the Italian Bishops’ Conference, Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, presided at the re-opening of the crypt on April 9.
The general custodian of the Convent of Assisi, Fr. Guiseppe Piemontese, told L’Osservatore Romano, “The preparation and expectations for Pope Benedict XVI’s visit next Oct. 27” were motivators for restoring “the original splendor of this place, which is the center and heart of Assisi and of Franciscans all over the world.”
Thanks to the work of Sergio Fusetti, the walls of the crypt – which were blackened from candle smoke – were restored to their original red color. A new lighting system was also installed.
The last restoration of the crypt took place in 1818 at the quest of Pope Pius VII. Workers carefully excavated the area around the tomb so that it could be visible to pilgrims for the first time in centuries.
In a decree dated August 3, 2002, the Apostolic Penitentiary announced that in order "to ensure that the faithful would observe this day (Divine Mercy Sunday) with intense devotion, the Supreme Pontiff himself established that this Sunday be enriched by a plenary indulgence…so that the faithful might receive in great abundance the gift of the consolation of the Holy Spirit. In this way, they can foster a growing love for God and for their neighbor, and after they have obtained God's pardon, they in turn might be persuaded to show a prompt pardon to their brothers and sisters."
The plenary indulgenceis granted (under the usual conditions of a sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and a prayer for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff) to the faithful who, on Divine Mercy Sunday, in a spirit that is completely detached from the affection for a sin, even a venial sin, recite the Our Father and the Creed, and also adding a devout prayer (e.g. Merciful Jesus, I trust in you!).
Additional provisions are offered for those who are impeded from fulfilling these requirements, but who wish to acquire a plenary indulgence. The full text of the decree of the Apostolic Penitentiary may be found at: www.mercysunday.com. While the readings and prayers for Mass on this day remain unchanged (they reflect perfectly on Our Lord's Divine Mercy) the Holy See offers this reflection:
The Gospel of the Second Sunday of Easter narrates the wonderful things Christ the Lord accomplished on the day of the Resurrection during His first public appearance: "On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, 'Peace be with you.' When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad to see the Lord. Jesus said to them again, 'Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so even I send you,' and then He breathed on them, and said, 'Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained'" (Jn 20, 19-23).
In addition, the decree requires that parish priests "should inform the faithful in the most suitable way of the Church's salutary provision. They should promptly and generously be willing to hear their confessions. On Divine Mercy Sunday, after celebrating Mass they should lead the prayers that have been given above and they should also encourage the faithful to perform acts of mercy as often as they can."
This movie is about sharing the gospel. it addresses all the prejudices about christianity. The old beggar represents the typical christian trying to evangelize the word. the woman in the car represents the typical non believer and the struggle to get her out of the car represents christians struggle to get her off the train tracks which represents the eventual death of those who stay on it. and the beggar's persist
