Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas

The most talked about issues and heated topics are all about marriage, family and life. Social media is abuzz with everyone commenting and posting.

But do we know the reasons behind the Catholic points of view on marriage, family and life?

If you need a speaker to come to your Organization, School, Parish, Diocese, etc, we can help with finding a speaker for you to explain the truth behind the stand.

In partnership with Live LIFE . PM us!

LAIKO, through President Xavier Padilla and Board Members Dra. Lupe Lazaro, Rene de Jesus and Mayette Bugaoan, were at the Book Launch of AN EXTRA-ORDINARY DISTINCTIVENESS Itineraries of Lay Spirituality in Pedro Poveda.

Thank you Teresian Association and Saint Pedro Poveda College!

See you next weekend!

“It’s a privileged time in which to rediscover the value of prayer
and the need for daily prayer in our Christian life.”

In preparation for the great Jubilee Year 2025, the Holy Father declared the year 2024 as a Year of Prayer: “From now on I am happy to think that the year preceding the Jubilee event, will be dedicated to a great ‘symphony’ of prayer. First of all, to recover the desire to be in the presence of the Lord, to listen to him and adore him.” He added, it is dedicated “to rediscovering the great value and absolute need for prayer, prayer in personal life, in the life of the Church, prayer in the world.”

Responding to the call of the Holy Father, in union with the whole Church, and for our spiritual preparation for the great Jubilee, the Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas, Ecclesiastical Province of Manila, in partnership with the Diocese of San Pablo,
Diocesan Council of the Laity, is inviting everyone to a prayer convention “Buklod Panalangin: Bukal ng Pag-asa” with Bishop Mylo Hubert C. Vergara, D.D. as the main speaker.

This convention will be held on August 31, 2024, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Sta. Rosa, Sports Complex, Leon Arcillas Blvd, Santa Rosa, Laguna.

PM us for more details. Official letters have been sent to your DCLs.

May this Prayer Convention “fit into this context as a way of fostering our relationship with the Lord, offering moments of genuine spiritual rest. It is like an oasis sheltered from daily stress where prayer becomes nourishment for the Christian life of faith, hope, and charity."

We are looking forward to praying together with you!

Diocese of San Pablo
DCL Diocesan Council Of The Laity Diocese Of San Pablo
Bishop Mylo Hubert Vergara

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila - Office of Communications
AVPP Ugnayan - Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa
Antipolensis - Roman Catholic Diocese of Antipolo
Roman Catholic Diocese of Cubao
Roman Catholic Diocese of Novaliches
Roman Catholic Diocese of Pasig
Roman Catholic Diocese of Parañaque
Diocese of Imus
Roman Catholic Bishop of Kalookan
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Malolos - Ang Sandigan
Apostolic Vicariate of Taytay, Northern Palawan

Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas Council of the Laity of the Philippines

CBCP Episcopal Commission on the Laity

Happy Episcopal Anniversary ArchBishop Romulo Valles!

We continue to pray for you!

We want to help educate the Laity about the stand of the Catholic Church on marriage, family and life. If you need speakers, PM us!

LIVE LIFE is joining forces with Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas in promoting the gospel of life! If you need assistance in explaining family and life issues in your parish, community, or institution, send us a message.

When we collaborate, we become stronger together!

Happy birthday, ArchBishop Rex Andrew Alarcon!

We are praying for you!

Happy birthday, Bishop Manolo de los Santos!

We are praying for you!

How amazing! Second Gold!

Happy Episcopal Anniversary Bishop Valentin Dimoc!

We continue to pray for you!

Happy Episcopal Anniversary Bishop Gerardo Alminaza!

We continue to pray for you!

St. John Mary Vianney, pray for us!
August 4

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A man with vision overcomes obstacles and performs deeds that seem impossible. John Vianney was a man with vision: He wanted to become a priest. But he had to overcome his meager formal schooling, which inadequately prepared him for seminary studies.

His failure to comprehend Latin lectures forced him to discontinue. But his vision of being a priest urged him to seek private tutoring. After a lengthy battle with the books, John was ordained.

Situations calling for “impossible” deeds followed him everywhere. As pastor of the parish at Ars, John encountered people who were indifferent and quite comfortable with their style of living. His vision led him through severe fasts and short nights of sleep.

With Catherine Lassagne and Benedicta Lardet, he established La Providence, a home for girls. Only a man of vision could have such trust that God would provide for the spiritual and material needs of all those who came to make La Providence their home.

His work as a confessor is John Vianney’s most remarkable accomplishment. In the winter months he was to spend 11 to 12 hours daily reconciling people with God. In the summer months this time was increased to 16 hours. Unless a man was dedicated to his vision of a priestly vocation, he could not have endured this giving of self day after day.

Many people look forward to retirement and taking it easy, doing the things they always wanted to do but never had the time. But John Vianney had no thoughts of retirement. As his fame spread, more hours were consumed in serving God’s people. Even the few hours he would allow himself for sleep were disturbed frequently by the devil.

Who, but a man with vision, could keep going with ever-increasing strength? In 1929, Pope Pius XI named him the patron of parish priests worldwide.

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"[It's] all God, [it's] all God!"

The process of improving wasn't enjoyable, but it was all worth it... Staying there, not giving up on the process, trusting what me and my coach worked on and truly trusting God that He wouldn't abandon me. - Carlos Yulo, Puso in Paris 2024 Ep. 1: The Golden Boy of Gymnastics

From the Live Christ Share Christ Mission, congratulations to Mr. Carlos Yulo for winning our country's second Olympic gold (after Ms. Hidilyn Diaz) and the first for a male Philippine athlete. Your faith and perseverance will stand out for a lifetime!

Happy birthday, Bishop Gerardo Alminaza!

We are praying for you!

Happy birthday, Bishop Teodoro Buhain!

We are praying for you!

Sharing the Laity’s News for July!

Happy birthday, Bishop Gabby Reyes!

We are praying for you!

Happy Episcopal Anniversary Bishop Sofronio Bancud!

We continue to pray for you!

come and join this Zoom meeting!

See you on August 10 as we discuss Trusting Church Wisdom on Void Marriages.

Send us a PM if you want to join us via Zoom.

The National Meeting of Parish Priests for the Synod has officially concluded but the mission begins. We continue to pray to our missionaries of synodality as they go back to their respective dioceses.

We thank everyone for the support and prayers for the success of this event. Let us continue journeying together to be a missionary synodal church.

For our ka-LAIKO in Cebu!

Pro Deo, et Fidei , et Vitae et Patria

For the 6th Regional Lay Leaders Gathering we are going to the Diocese of Legazpi!

PM us for details on how to join us on August 24 to 25!

Archdiocese of Caceres
Diocese of Legazpi
Diocese of Libmanan
Diocese of Masbate - Office of Communications
DIOCESE OF SORSOGON
Diocese of Virac
Diyosesis ng Daet

Happy 81st birthday, Monsignor Manny Gabriel! May the Lord continue to bless you with strength and unwavering faith as you journey with BECs towards becoming flourishing human and ecological communities.

Happy Episcopal Anniversary Bishop Daniel Presto!

We continue to pray for you!

CBCP Episcopal Commission on the Laity Vice Chairman Archbishop Jose Palma with the MFC Handmaids team.