Paroquia Nang San Jose, Esposo Ning Nuan a Birhen Maria - O'Donnell

31/05/2026

Renewal of Commitment 2026
📌EMHC (Sta Lucia -O’Donnell)
📌COMLEC(SL & O’Donnell)
Junior & Seniors

Outgoing Parish Priest
Reverendo Padre Allan M Talavera
Dakal po salamat Padre A Quing anggang malaman a HOMILYA at matapat a cura Paroco
Salamat po king Kabiyasnan
Mamako kaman po quing panimanman mi manatili po king PUSO mi ing anggang tenam
Yung amanu na pagkapilitan mi pong mamunga a dalan papunta quing mayap a Paroquiano nang Apung San Jose ilang Indu ning Alang Anggang Saup.
Bakalan yu po ing Quecaming panalangin

AmongAllan

24/05/2026

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Pentecost Sunday Morning Prayer.

Sign of the Cross (+)

God our Father,
let the Spirit you sent on your Church
to begin the teaching of the gospel
continue to work in the world
through the hearts of all who believe.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.

18/05/2026

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✝️THE MEANING OF LITURGICAL GESTURES IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH✝️

✝️ 1. BOWING OF THE HEAD
A simple inclination of the head made at the mention of:

the Holy Name of Jesus,

the Blessed Virgin Mary,

and the Saint of the day.

➡️ It signifies:

reverence,

honor,

and respect.

✝️ 2. BOWING OF THE BODY (Profound Bow)
A deeper bow made from the waist, especially:

before the altar,

during certain prayers at Holy Mass,

or before receiving Holy Communion where practiced.

➡️ It symbolizes:

humility,

worship,

and submission before God.

✝️ 3. GENUFLECTION
Genuflection is the act of bending the right knee to the ground briefly.

Catholics genuflect:

when entering or leaving a pew,

before the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle,

and during Eucharistic adoration.

➡️ It signifies:

adoration,

deep reverence,

and faith in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.

✝️ 4. KISSING / REVERENT LIP GESTURE
This gesture is seen when:

kissing the altar,

kissing the crucifix,

or reverencing sacred objects.

➡️ It symbolizes:

love,

devotion,

reverence,

and spiritual affection toward sacred realities.

📖 “At the name of Jesus every knee should bend.”
— Philippians 2:10

Ignatius Catholicum ✍️✝️

18/05/2026

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Ang Pitong Kaloob ng Espiritu Santo

Ang pitong kaloob ng Espiritu Santo ay nakabatay lalo na sa:
Isaias 11:2–3: “Mananahan sa kanya ang Espiritu ng Panginoon:
espiritu ng karunungan at pagkaunawa, espiritu ng payo at katatagan, espiritu ng kaalaman at pagkatakot sa Panginoon…”

Kaugnay rin nito ang:

1 Corinto 12 — mga biyaya at gawa ng Espiritu Santo
Galacia 5:22–23 — bunga ng Espiritu Santo
Ayon sa CCC 1831 “Ang pitong kaloob ng Espiritu Santo ay: karunungan, pagkaunawa, payo, katatagan, kaalaman, kabanalan/pagkamaka-Diyos, at pagkatakot sa Panginoon.”

Ang Pitong Kaloob ng Espiritu Santo
1. Karunungan (Wisdom)

Kakayahang makita ang lahat ayon sa pananaw ng Diyos at mahalin ang mabuti kaysa makamundong bagay.

“Kung kulang kayo sa karunungan, humingi kayo sa Diyos.”
— Santiago 1:5

Tinutulungan tayong hangarin ang Diyos higit sa lahat.
(CCC 1831)

2. Pagkaunawa (Understanding)
Mas malalim na pag-intindi sa Salita ng Diyos at mga misteryo ng pananampalataya.

“Binuksan niya ang kanilang isip upang maunawaan ang Kasulatan.”
— Lucas 24:45

Tinutulungan tayong maunawaan ang katotohanan ng pananampalataya.
(CCC 1831)

3. Payo (Counsel / Right Judgment)

Gabay ng Espiritu Santo upang makapili ng tama ayon sa kalooban ng Diyos.

“Ang Espiritu mismo ang aakay sa inyo sa buong katotohanan.”
— Juan 16:13

Nagbibigay ng tamang paghusga sa mahihirap na sitwasyon.
(CCC 1831)

4. Katatagan (Fortitude)
Kahulugan

Lakas ng loob upang manatiling tapat sa Diyos kahit may hirap, tukso, o pag-uusig.

“Magpakatatag kayo at lakasan ang inyong loob.”
— Josue 1:9
Nagbibigay ng tapang upang gawin ang mabuti kahit mahirap.
(CCC 1831)

5. Kaalaman (Knowledge)

Pagkilala sa layunin ng mga nilikha at kung paano tayo inilalapit ng mga ito sa Diyos.

“Ang pagkatakot sa Panginoon ang pasimula ng kaalaman.”
— Kawikaan 1:7

Tinutulungan tayong gamitin nang tama ang mga bagay sa mundo.
(CCC 1831)

6. Kabanalan / Pagkamaka-Diyos (Piety)

Pagmamahal at debosyon sa Diyos bilang Ama, at paggalang sa kapwa bilang anak ng Diyos.

“Tinanggap ninyo ang Espiritu ng pagiging anak.”
— Roma 8:15

Nagpapalalim ng ating panalangin, pagsamba, at pagmamahal sa Diyos.
(CCC 1831)

7. Pagkatakot sa Panginoon (Fear of the Lord)

Hindi takot na parang pangamba, kundi banal na paggalang at pag-iwas na magkasala laban sa Diyos.

“Ang pagkatakot sa Panginoon ay pasimula ng karunungan.”
— Awit 111:10

Nagbibigay ng pagpapakumbaba at paggalang sa kadakilaan ng Diyos.
(CCC 1831)

Buod

Ang pitong kaloob ng Espiritu Santo ay:

ibinubuhos sa binyagan,
pinapalakas lalo sa Sakramento ng Kumpil,
tumutulong upang mamuhay bilang tunay na Kristiyano.

Mga Kaugnay na Sanggunian sa CCC
CCC 1830–1832 — Pitong Kaloob ng Espiritu Santo
CCC 1285–1303 — Kumpil at pagbubuhos ng Espiritu Santo
CCC 733, 736, 741 — Gawain ng Espiritu Santo
CCC 1845 — Buod ng buhay Kristiyano sa Espiritu

18/05/2026

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02/05/2026

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NEVER RECEIVE HOLY COMMUNION CARELESSLY AGAIN AFTER READING THIS ✝️

Holy Communion is not ordinary bread.
It is Jesus Christ Himself — Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity.

Every time you approach the altar,
Heaven opens, and the King of Glory enters your soul.

Yet many receive Him casually, distracted, or unprepared. They forget that they are standing before the Living God.

The Eucharist is the greatest gift on earth.
It deserves reverence, preparation, and deep love.

Never rush to receive Holy Communion.
Never receive without examining your heart.
Never receive without faith and devotion.

Because one Holy Communion received worthily can:

Strengthen your soul

Forgive venial sins

Protect you from spiritual danger

Deepen your union with Jesus

Fill you with grace and peace

Transform your life

Lead you closer to Heaven

Before you receive Holy Communion, remember:
You are not going to receive bread.
You are going to receive God.

So come with:
🙏 Reverence
🙏 Faith
🙏 Humility
🙏 A pure heart

And receive Him
as if it were your first Communion,
your last Communion,
and your only Communion.
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I Love My Catholic Faith
David Ndukwe

02/05/2026

Maliwanag po ang instruction!!
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01/05/2026

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WHY THE CHURCH USES YEARS A, B, C
(UNDERSTANDING THE LITURGICAL CYCLE)

Many Catholics attend Mass every Sunday…
They hear different readings…
Different Gospels…

But few ask:
Why does the Church arrange readings this way?
What are Years A, B, and C?

1. WHAT ARE YEARS A, B, C? (TRADITION)
The Church follows a three-year cycle of Sunday readings, designed to present the life and teachings of Christ in an ordered way.

* Year A → Focuses mainly on the Gospel of Matthew
* Year B → Focuses mainly on the Gospel of Mark
* Year C → Focuses mainly on the Gospel of Luke
(Source: Tradition – Lectionary of the Church)

2. WHAT ABOUT THE GOSPEL OF JOHN? (SCRIPTURE)
The Gospel of John is not assigned to one single year.

Instead, it is used during:
* Major seasons (Lent & Easter)
* Important feasts and solemnities
This gives deeper theological reflection on Christ.

3. WHY DOES THE CHURCH USE A CYCLE?
The goal is simple:
* To expose the faithful to a wide portion of Scripture
* To avoid repetition of only a few passages
* To guide believers through the life of Christ step by step

4. DOES THIS HELP CATHOLICS READ THE BIBLE?
Yes, powerfully.

Through regular Mass attendance:
* Catholics hear Old Testament
* Psalms
* New Testament letters
* Gospels
Over time, this cycle presents a large portion of the Bible in an organized way.

5. WHO ESTABLISHED THIS SYSTEM?
The modern three-year cycle was expanded after the Second Vatican Council to deepen the faithful’s engagement with Scripture.
It is guided by the General Instruction of the Roman Missal and the Lectionary.

6. WHY NOT JUST READ RANDOM PASSAGES?
Because the Church is not random.

She teaches with order and purpose:
* Each Sunday builds on a theme
* Each season reflects a mystery (Advent, Lent, Easter)
* Each year deepens understanding of Christ

IN SUMMARY… THE CHURCH TEACHES WITH STRUCTURE
Year A → Matthew
Year B → Mark
Year C → Luke
John → Key seasons
This is not just reading…
It is formation.

Today, reflect:
“Am I just hearing the readings… or following the journey?”
…and let the Word of God grow in you

Be Prayerful. Be Inspired
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