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11/05/2026

09/05/2026

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! | Today, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cebu joins in honoring women who nurture, sacrifice, and lead our families with a love that mirrors the tenderness of God.

As Catholics, we look to the Blessed Virgin Mary as our supreme model of motherhood. Her ‘fiat’ not only brought our Savior into the world but also provided the blueprint for a prayerful life and quiet strength.

Just as Mary stood at the foot of the Cross and rejoiced at the Resurrection, our mothers walk with us through every season of life.

Let us offer our prayers for them today, asking for the intercession of our Blessed Mother to sustain them with grace, patience, and joy in their vocation.

Happy Mother’s Day!

28/04/2026

19/04/2026

MONDAY IS HERE!
MAY THE LORD SUSTAIN YOU THROUGHOUT THE WEEK!

—a gentle yet powerful reminder that life always offers us a new beginning. After the rest of the weekend, we are invited to step once more into our responsibilities, our goals, and our purpose. It may not always feel exciting; sometimes Monday carries with it a sense of pressure or fatigue. But when we look at it through the lens of faith, Monday becomes more than just the start of a busy week—it becomes a blessing, a chance to begin again with God at the center of everything we do.

May God bless you in all your endeavors today. Whatever lies ahead—whether it be work, studies, family responsibilities, or personal struggles—may His guiding hand be upon you. May He grant you wisdom to make the right decisions, patience to endure challenges, and strength to carry on even when things feel difficult. Remember that no effort done with sincerity and love is ever wasted in the eyes of God. Every small step you take today has meaning and purpose.

As you go through this Monday, may your heart remain anchored in peace. There will be moments of stress, unexpected delays, or even disappointments, but may you find comfort in knowing that God is with you in every situation. He walks beside you, quietly sustaining you, giving you the grace you need at just the right moment. When you feel overwhelmed, pause and offer everything back to Him—your worries, your plans, your hopes.

Let this day also be an opportunity to reflect God’s goodness to others. A kind word, a patient response, or a simple act of understanding can become a channel of His love. In a world that often feels rushed and demanding, choosing to act with compassion is already a powerful witness of faith.

At the end of this Monday, may you look back not only on what you have accomplished, but on how you have trusted. May you recognize the small blessings scattered throughout your day—the moments of grace that reminded you that you are never alone.

Monday is here. Step into it with courage, faith, and a hopeful heart. God goes before you, walks with you, and will carry you through. 🙏

15/04/2026

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF FATIMA FOR PEACE

O Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Fatima,
In your gentle embrace, we seek refuge and solace.
You appeared to the shepherd children,
Bringing a message of hope and peace to the world.
We turn to you now, with hearts full of faith,
Asking for your intercession for peace,
Especially in the troubled lands of the Middle East.

O Mother of Peace,
Guide the leaders of nations to seek understanding and compassion,
And inspire all people to embrace dialogue over discord.
May your loving presence soften hearts hardened by conflict,
And may your grace lead us toward reconciliation and unity.

We hold the Holy Rosary in our hands,
A powerful weapon against strife and division.
With each bead, we meditate on the mysteries of your Son,
And we ask for the strength to be instruments of His peace.
May the prayers of the Rosary echo in our hearts,
Uniting us in love and hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Our Lady of Fatima,
We entrust our prayers to you,
That the light of your Son may shine upon all nations,
And that peace may reign in every heart.
Help us to be faithful witnesses of your message,
Spreading love, compassion, and understanding wherever we go.

Amen.

11/04/2026

08/04/2026

LET US REMAIN CLOSE TO JESUS | “In today’s Gospel, we see a very striking and beautiful detail: The first person to encounter the Risen Jesus… was a woman. Not Peter. Not John. Not any of the apostles. But Mary Magdalene. And this is not accidental. This is very intentional.

In the culture of Jesus’ time, the testimony of a woman was not even considered reliable in court. If you wanted to invent a story, you would never choose a woman as your first witness. And yet, this is exactly what the Gospel tells us. Why?

Because God does not follow human standards. God does not choose based on status, power, or recognition. God chooses based on the heart.

Who was Mary Magdalene?

She was not perfect. She had a past. She had struggles. But one thing is clear: She loved Jesus deeply. While many had already left, while the apostles were hiding in fear, Mary stayed.

She stayed at the cross. She stayed at the tomb. She stayed even in her tears. And because she stayed, she became the first to see.

This is the message for us today: The Resurrection is first revealed not to the most powerful, but to the most faithful. Not to the most important, but to the most loving.

And there is something even more beautiful. Jesus calls her by name: “Mary.” And she recognizes Him. Then Jesus sends her: “Go to my brothers…”

Imagine that. A woman… sent to proclaim the Resurrection to the apostles themselves. She becomes what many call: “the apostle to the apostles.”

My dear brothers and sisters,

This Gospel is also a message for the Church today. It reminds us:
— that women have a vital and honored place in God’s plan
— that God sees the heart, not the status
— that faithfulness, not position, makes one a true witness

In our families, in our parishes, in our communities—how many women quietly serve, pray, sacrifice, and remain faithful? Mothers, catechists, volunteers, workers—often unnoticed, often unrecognized. And yet, like Mary Magdalene, they are close to the Lord.

Let us also be honest. Sometimes we still live by worldly standards: We listen more to the powerful than to the faithful. We give importance to titles more than to love. But Easter corrects us. God’s ways are different.

So today, let us ask ourselves:

Am I faithful like Mary?
Do I remain with the Lord even in moments of darkness?
Am I ready to be a witness, even if I am not recognized?

Because in the end, what matters is not position. What matters is this: Have I encountered the Risen Lord? And if we have truly encountered Him, then like Mary Magdalene, we are sent to proclaim: “I have seen the Lord.”

My dear brothers and sisters, on this Easter season, let us remember: God can use anyone—even those the world overlooks—to proclaim the greatest news of all. So let us remain faithful. Let us remain close to Jesus.

And like Mary, let us go and tell the world: Christ is alive.”

— Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” Uy
Maymay sa Magbalantay | 7 April 2026

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