The 1st Catholic Social Media Summit

Times are indeed changing and the church and the the ministers are using the social media networks and other technologies in evangelization and  ‎education.  And 2012 has been declared the Year of the Mission.

And today we have now the 1st Catholic Soaical Media Summit with the theme: "Ministering Grace to this Generation"

Now happening this July 14-15, 2012 at the Renaissance Convention Center, River Banks Center Marikina City, Philippines

Registration Fee: 1,000.00

For more information email them at  ypopportunities@gmail.com

Also contact them at 09164831443 / 09321469436 / 09228426820

Telefax: (02) 709-64-86

This event is brought together by the Catholic Bishop's Conference of the Philippines, CBCP Commission on Mission, Youth Pinoy, Plus Big and the Catholic Media Network.

Vatican confirms dates of WYD 2013 in Brazil

The Vatican has confirmed the dates for the upcoming World Youth Day on 2013 at Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.

According to the organizers, the announcement was made in Rome during the meeting of the Pontifical Council for the Laity and members of the local organizing committee from Rio last December.

Rio will host the World Youth Day 2013 from July 23rd to 28th.

Organizers furthered that besides the dates, the official logo for the World Youth Day Rio 2013 was also selected during the meetings from a group of proposals drawn from an international contest and will be launched soon.

Representing the committee were Rio Archbishop Orani João Tempesta who is also president of the local organizing committee, Bishops Antonio Augusto Dias Duarte and Paulo Cezar Costa with Monsignor Joel Portella Amado, the general coordinator of WYD 2013, Fr. Marcio Queiroz, communications director, Fr. Renato Marins, director of the main events and Fr. Marcos William Bernardo, director of cultural events. (Jandel Posion)

source CBCP news

NEW YEAR MESSAGE OF OUR ARCHBISHOP LUIS ANTONIO TAGLE

Our greetings of a Happy and Blessed New Year come as a message of hope in the midst of the ruins surrounding us. We express once more our communion with people whose lives were reduced to rubble by typhoon Sendong and human irresponsibility. But how can we forget the multitudes whose lives are ruined daily by poverty, disease, corruption, lack of employment, inadequate services and abuse of creation? They are very much present in our thoughts and prayer.

Some people might think that mentioning the ruins of life does not belong to a New Year message that purports to center on hope. But in the Bible, hope arises and becomes truer in absurd and difficult situations. Christian hope does not consist in wishes or in the denial of truth but in an unwavering trust in God. God is our hope. God declared to John, “Behold, I make all things new” (Rev. 21:5). If we eliminate God in the promotion of life and the construction of society, we will find ourselves buried in ruins of our making. Pride and false self-sufficiency destroy; they never build a world fit for human beings. We should know by now that God is not an extraneous factor in genuine development. The Psalmist aptly said, “Unless the Lord build the house, they labor in vain who build” (Ps. 127:1). A Blessed 2012 will come only if we place our

hope in God.

(signed)

+ Luis Antonio G. Tagle

Archbishop of Manila


And from Katolikong Kabataan we wish you A Blessed New Year 2012!

5th Carmelite Communication Day: “Truth, Proclamation and Authenticity of Life in the Digital Age”

When: August 24, 2011

Time: 1:30PM

Where: Titus Brandsma Center- #26 Acacia St., New Manila, Quezon City

What: The media ministry of the Order of Carmelites in the Philippines, and the Carmelite Center for Socail and Pastoral Communications initiate a day of communication for all the members of Carmelite family and its partners in the mission. This activity aims to strengthen our relationship and ensure a unified pastoral endeavor through relevant and dynamic communication programs. Everyone is invited to attend and participate in the event.

Welcome the Youth of the World!

In Madrid, the WYD has started and the Pope has also arrived, now see the crowd with the youth of the world. I'm wondering where is the Philippines?

World Youth Day 2011 Overnight Youth Vigil

Prepare the way to Madrid!  World Youth Day is just days away! For those  who want to be part of the experience join the WYD 2011 Madrid to Manila, Ateneo de Manila University Grounds, August 20-21, 2011.  P100.00 Reg fee for WYD bag, ID,etc. but not food.For details, contact CAMPUS MINISTRY OFFICE, 735-33-90, 736-65-89.

Misa De Gallo Diaries 2010 Day One: Simple Start

Another year has passed and this time I go on another adventure again to complete a tradition that most Pinoys also follow. The Simbang Gabi or Misa de Gallo is also my way of professing my faith and also finds it very fulfilling to complete the 9 days. The first year of Misa De Gallo diaries were really tough yet was also happy experience. On its second year, I hope that this also give another unforgettable experience. I look forward to know more about traditions, friendships and also history since most of my trips are not bounded with only one church. Also this will be different as I also have a lot of schedules and work to attend to, unlike last year. Generally, this is still something new, this is also something that comes once a year. So better make the most out of it. And I'm very happy to share to you the first day! Now with perseverance and enough sleep I know I can get through this and also learn a lot of things from people and also the encounter at the house of God. Join me!

For the first day, I planned to have it with EDSA shrine or Manila Cathedral but due to distance and schedule, I went ahead to the office and decided to go to the nearest church which is Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Addition Hills. I have passed so many times but never got the chance to celebrate mass there.The church looks really small due to its location but it houses a lot of parishoners that even spills out into the streets. And since its also my first Misa De Gallo, so this makes this day special as it also kick off the start of the adventure. Though had only a few hours of sleep I was able to stay awake throughout the mass. The first gospel was about John the Baptist as the herald of the Lord until his arrival. And also of the fact that people would be excited at first but would turn cold after he left. This is true for us Christians as we also be excited at first but would lose enthusiasm after some time. That is why the challenge of the gospel is to always keep our hearts aflame and vigilant as the hour of the savior is fast approaching and what we will be doing on that hour.

After the mass, the Mgsr asked the community to join in in a small feast of kakanin and coffee provided by the barangay and some sponsors. Of course, the Bibingka and Puto-bungbomg would never be left out as people also lined in stands for the Christmas delicacy. I decided to go back to the office since its almost my shift and I still have to work. SO far I could rate my first day as a major major success with the inspiration and motivation that I have discovered on the first day of the Misa de Gallo. One down, 8 days to go!

-- posted by fpj from Manual to Life.