St. Francis of Assisi Youth Ministry

21/11/2024

03/03/2023

JUST IN: Capiz has a new shepherd!

Pope Francis has appointed the Most Rev. Victor B. Bendico, as the 4th Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Capiz. Msgr. Vic, a native of Capiz is currently the Bishop of Baguio.

The announcement was made public in Rome this evening, March 3, 2023.

Together with the faithful, we welcome you to your humble home here with great joy and thanksgiving to God!

We also offer you our prayers as you generously embrace this ministry and service within the Archdiocese of Capiz.

Deo gratias!

29/12/2022

Youth are the hope of present and the future.
Youht City 2022

29/12/2021

Arise, dear young people!!!

Take advantage of your strength and passion.
Most importantly, seek Jesus.
He awaits to be your Best Friend; make friendship with Him. Discover the richness of His life and message,
for the fullest meaning of our life and our mission can only be understood through Him, Who is the Way, the Truth and the Life!
We reiterate the call of Pope Francis, using the words of Jesus to St. Paul: “Stand up!
I appoint you as a witness of what you have seen”
(cf. Acts 26:16).

See you on December 30, 2021, at 5:00 in the afternoon for our Local NYD 2021 (National Youth Day) Celebration via Fb Live.

See youuu online 🤍

15/12/2021

Arise, dear young people!!!

Take advantage of your strength and passion.
Most importantly, seek Jesus.
He awaits to be your Best Friend; make friendship with Him. Discover the richness of His life and message,
for the fullest meaning of our life and our mission can only be understood through Him, Who is the Way, the Truth and the Life!
We reiterate the call of Pope Francis, using the words of Jesus to St. Paul: “Stand up!
I appoint you as a witness of what you have seen”
(cf. Acts 26:16).

See you tomorrow for our Local NYD (National Youth Day) Celebration,
Mass at 9 in the morning at the Roxas City, Cathedral.
or you can join us via Fb Live.
Thank youuu. Stay Safe.

08/12/2021

O Mary conceived without original sin, pray for us especially the youth, who have recourse to thee!

This prayer comes from the Miraculous Medal, which is a small medal often worn by Catholics. In 1830, a young French nun named Catherine Labouré had several visions of Mary.

In one of these visions, she saw Mary standing on a globe with a snake (Satan) under her feet. Around the image of Mary, Catherine saw the words “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you.” Mary asked Catherine to have medals made in her likeness, telling Catherine that those who wore the medal and confidently prayed the prayer on it would receive great graces. It’s come to be called the Miraculous Medal because some who wear it prayerfully have reported what they claim to be miraculous occurrences.

The Miraculous Medal is one of those Catholic traditions that is easy to misunderstand. To regard it as a “magic charm,” as many do, is to ignore the fact that it is nothing without faith and prayer. The prayer itself is notable for two things: 1), it is a statement of the Immaculate Conception (the Catholic belief that Mary was conceived without sin); and 2), it is a reminder that when we pray to Mary, we are recognizing her as an intercessor on our behalf, not as the source of grace herself (note that the medal asks Mary to “pray for us,” not to get in and magically fix things herself).

"O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee” Amen.

A blessed day to everyone on this SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION!

O Mary conceived without original sin, pray for us, who have recourse to thee!

This prayer comes from the Miraculous Medal, which is a small medal often worn by Catholics. In 1830, a young French nun named Catherine Labouré had several visions of Mary.

In one of these visions, she saw Mary standing on a globe with a snake (Satan) under her feet. Around the image of Mary, Catherine saw the words “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you.” Mary asked Catherine to have medals made in her likeness, telling Catherine that those who wore the medal and confidently prayed the prayer on it would receive great graces. It’s come to be called the Miraculous Medal because some who wear it prayerfully have reported what they claim to be miraculous occurrences.

The Miraculous Medal is one of those Catholic traditions that is easy to misunderstand. To regard it as a “magic charm,” as many do, is to ignore the fact that it is nothing without faith and prayer. The prayer itself is notable for two things: 1), it is a statement of the Immaculate Conception (the Catholic belief that Mary was conceived without sin); and 2), it is a reminder that when we pray to Mary, we are recognizing her as an intercessor on our behalf, not as the source of grace herself (note that the medal asks Mary to “pray for us,” not to get in and magically fix things herself).

"O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee” Amen.

A blessed day to everyone on this SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION!

08/12/2021

28/11/2021

POV: BARDAGULAN TUWING ADVENT SEASON BE LIKE: 🙄🙄🙄

Signs and Symbols have their significance in the Liturgy. If it is done right, then there would no be confusion on the parishioner's end. Sadly, most decorators try to overdo their wreath each time of the year just to prove their design prowess to the point that the wreath becomes more prominent and visible than the candles (most especially when it is decorated with LED Christmas Lights and unnecessary designs.)

But what does the General Instruction for the Roman Missal (GIRM) tell is about decorations?

According to GIRM 305, moderation should be observed during this season, most especially when it comes to floral decoration. "During Advent the floral decoration of the altar should be marked by a moderation suited to the character of this time of year, without expressing in anticipation the full joy of the Nativity of the Lord."

Let it be known that the season of advent is a season of moderation, where in we await and prepare for the humble yet grand celebration.

So, now, what's the rule in making an advent wreath?—Make it simple!








📷 Credits: Imgflip

27/11/2021

𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙎𝙀𝘼𝙎𝙊𝙉 𝙊𝙁 𝘼𝘿𝙑𝙀𝙉𝙏 𝙄𝙎 𝙏𝙃𝙀
𝙋𝙀𝙍𝙁𝙀𝘾𝙏 𝙏𝙄𝙈𝙀 𝙏𝙊 𝙍𝙀𝙋𝙀𝙉𝙏

Advent is a season of hope, the hope that God puts into our hearts. In some obscure way, we all long for a new beginning. We long to shed the burden of the past, to rediscover within ourselves a hope that longs for the future, that is ready to begin anew.

Repentance is something more than a reluctant confession of past wrongdoing. Repentance is a whole new way of thinking and change of attitudes. We begin to believe that in Christ we can become what was promised long ago. We begin to believe that the Spirit that descended on Jesus can transform our lives, filling them with hope. We begin to believe in the peace that Christ alone can bring to our troubled hearts and broken world.

Advent is a good time to repent, to forgive and be forgiven, and to rediscover the precious gift of inner peace. We begin with those closest to us, our own family and friends. Without such repentance the Christmas we prepare is mere tinsel.

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Sources:

(1) Without repentance during Advent the Christmas we prepare for is mere tinsel—Catholic Herald (Retrieved on November 17, 2021);

(2) PngTree

20/11/2021

Viva Cristo Rey!

Feast of Christ the King, also called Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, festival celebrated in the Roman Catholic Church in honor of Jesus Christ as Lord over all creation. Essentially a magnification of the Feast of the Ascension, it was established by Pope Pius XI in 1925. Originally, it was celebrated on the last Sunday in October, but in the revised liturgical calendar promulgated by Pope Paul VI in 1969 it was moved to the last Sunday of Ordinary Time (immediately preceding Advent), where its theme of Christ’s dominion made it a fitting end to the liturgical year.

Viva Cristo Rey!

07/11/2021

May this serve as an inspiration to the young ones to keep serving the ‘C’hurch even after a storm.🙏 Keep the faith.☝️

Tumulong na ang mga bata para linisin ang Sto. Domingo Church sa Virac, Catanduanes ilang araw matapos ang pananalasa ni typhoon Rolly.

Winasak ng bagyo ang bubong ng simbahan kaya bumagsak din ang kisame nito.

Ayon sa mga residente, isang pamilya ang na-trap nang bumagsak ang kisame, dahilan para mapilitan ang iba pang mga tagaroon na wasakin ang pinto sa gilid ng simbahan para masagip sila. (📷: George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News)

BASAHIN DITO ang kaugnay na ulat: https://bit.ly/3jZ52K4