Hope For Justice

“Hope for Justice” Statement of Bishop Gerardo A. Alminaza, Diocese of San Carlos In this Jubilee Year of Hope. The pursuit of justice, particularly transformative justice, has found renewed vigor among us who are advocating for peace and justice. From the harrowing era of state-sponsored killings that plagued our nation to the recent issuance of … Read more

The Justice and Mercy of God

The Church teaches that the mercy and justice of God emphasizes that they are not contradictory, but rather exist in perfect harmony within God. It affirms that God is just, meaning He upholds the moral order of creation. This involves giving each person their due, both in terms of rewards for good and consequences for … Read more

The Gregorian Calendar

The Gregorian calendar was introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582 as a reform of the Julian calendar, which had been in use since 45 BCE. It was developed primarily to correct inaccuracies in the Julian calendar that had caused the date of Easter to drift over time. The Problem: The Julian calendar assumed a … Read more

Happy New Year! – Which Calendar?

Some religious organization in the Philippines do not celebrate Christmas but does observe New Year’s Day as a special occasion. This stems from their theological beliefs and interpretation of the Bible. New Year’s Day is seen as a time for thanksgiving, prayer, and reflection on the blessings and challenges of the past year. It aligns … Read more