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𝐀𝐒𝐇 𝐖𝐄𝐃𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘
𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟒

𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑠 𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑛𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑖𝑡𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 – 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑠 𝑎 𝑠𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑟𝑎𝑦𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒, 𝑜𝑓 𝑑𝑦𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜 𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑣𝑒𝑠. 𝐼𝑡 𝑎𝑙𝑠𝑜 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑐𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑢𝑟 ℎ𝑢𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛: 𝑖𝑡 𝑠𝑎𝑦𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑏𝑟𝑜𝑘𝑒𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑎𝑖𝑟; 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛. 𝑀𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑙𝑦, 𝑖𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑠 𝑢𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡, 𝑎𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝐽𝑒𝑠𝑢𝑠 𝐶ℎ𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡, 𝑤𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑟𝑦 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑠. Fr. Antony Kadavil

𝐀𝐒𝐇 𝐖𝐄𝐃𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘
𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟒

𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑠 𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑛𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑖𝑡𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 – 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑠 𝑎 𝑠𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑟𝑎𝑦𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒, 𝑜𝑓 𝑑𝑦𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜 𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑣𝑒𝑠. 𝐼𝑡 𝑎𝑙𝑠𝑜 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑐𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑢𝑟 ℎ𝑢𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛: 𝑖𝑡 𝑠𝑎𝑦𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑏𝑟𝑜𝑘𝑒𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑎𝑖𝑟; 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛. 𝑀𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑙𝑦, 𝑖𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑠 𝑢𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡, 𝑎𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝐽𝑒𝑠𝑢𝑠 𝐶ℎ𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡, 𝑤𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑟𝑦 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑠. Fr. Antony Kadavil

Lent is a 40 day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. It’s a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection at Easter. During Lent, we seek the Lord in prayer by reading Sacred Scripture; we serve by giving alms; and we practice self-control through fasting. We are called not only to abstain from luxuries during Lent, but to a true inner conversion of heart as we seek to follow Christ’s will more faithfully. We recall the waters of baptism in which we were also baptized into Christ’s death, died to sin and evil, and began new life in Christ.

Many know of the tradition of abstaining from meat on Fridays during Lent, but we are also called to practice self-discipline and fast in other ways throughout the season. Contemplate the meaning and origins of the Lenten fasting tradition in this reflection. In addition, the giving of alms is one way to share God’s gifts—not only through the distribution of money, but through the sharing of our time and talents. As St. John Chrysostom reminds us: “Not to enable the poor to share in our goods is to steal from them and deprive them of life. The goods we possess are not ours, but theirs.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2446).

In Lent, the baptized are called to renew their baptismal commitment as others prepare to be baptized through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, a period of learning and discernment for individuals who have declared their desire to become Catholics.

Ash Wednesday is one of two yearly days of obligatory fasting and abstinence for Roman Catholics, along with Good Friday.

Fasting means a person is permitted to eat one full meal. Two smaller meals may also be taken, but they are not to equal that of a full meal.

The Rule of abstinence from meat is binding upon Catholics aged 14 and onwards.
“For all other weekdays of Lent, we strongly recommend participation in daily Mass and a self-imposed observance of fasting,” the bishops wrote in the Pastoral Statement on Penance and Abstinence. “In the light of grave human needs which weigh on the Christian conscience in all seasons, we urge, particularly during Lent, generosity to local, national, and world programs of sharing of all things needed to translate our duty to penance into a means of implementing the right of the poor to their part in our abundance.

We also recommend spiritual studies, beginning with the Scriptures as well as the traditional Lenten Devotions (sermons, Stations of the Cross, and the rosary), and all the self-denial summed up in the Christian concept of ‘mortification

Lent starts when we celebrate Ash Wednesday.
During Lent, we strive to spend more time in prayer, give alms, and do penance for our sins.
I made a simple printable that families can use as a reference or guide on meaningful activities that they can do as a family, and be drawn closer to God and to each other during the Lenten season.
Here are 40 recommended activities that your family can do this Lent. I chose simple and very doable activities here.

𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝒂 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆.

The Family and Life Commission, Diocese of Novaliches observes and commemorate World Marriage Day.

𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝒂 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆.

The Family and Life Commission, Diocese of Novaliches observes and commemorate World Marriage Day.

𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝑫𝒂𝒚, February 11, 2024, the second Sunday of February, is observed annually in dioceses and parishes throughout the world as an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. The theme for World Marriage Day 2024 is "𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝑩𝒆𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔" - the permanent, faithful and fruitful love in a sacramental marriage is truly beyond words.

The Family and Life Commission commemorate World Marriage Day by incorporating prayers and blessings for marriage into this day. This year we also focus on our initiative, E̳n̳c̳o̳u̳r̳a̳g̳i̳n̳g̳ ̳C̳a̳t̳h̳o̳l̳i̳c̳ ̳W̳e̳d̳d̳i̳n̳g̳s̳, to shine light on the beauty of Catholic marriage for engaged couples and their families.

World Marriage Day is an outgrowth of Worldwide Marriage Encounter, an apostolate aimed at helping couples make good marriages even better. World Marriage Day began in 1983 and is celebrated every second Sunday of February .In 1993, his Holiness, Pope John Paul II, imparted his Apostolic Blessings on World Marriage Day. The purpose of World Marriage Day is to highlight the beauty of marriage and to honor husbands and wives for their faithfulness and sacrifices.

World Marriage Day does not emphasize marriage to the detriment of other vocations, however. The mission of its founding organization Worldwide Marriage Encounter is “to proclaim the value of Marriage and Holy Orders in the Church and in the world.”

By observing and supporting World Marriage Day, the Family and Life Commission reaffirms its commitment to upholding the sanctity of marriage and promoting the well-being of families as foundational elements of society.

"Kamustahan at Kwentuhan" A Grand Reunion of all Marriage Encounter, Buhay Pagmamahal and Suyuan Graduates ... Kita Kits sa Sabado ... Feb 10 sa OLAP ...

𝑾𝑬𝑳𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑬 😀
MONTH OF FEBRUARY
February is indeed a special month, often associated with love ❤️ and warmth.
The Family and Life Commission will continue to promote positive relationships, well-being, and harmony within👫husbands and wives and their families. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Wishing you all a wonderful and fulfilling February!

𝑾𝑬𝑳𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑬 💕

MONTH💚OF💚FEBRUARY

February is indeed a special month, often associated with love and warmth.

The Family and Life Commission will continue to promote positive relationships, well-being, and harmony within husbands and wives and their families.

Wishing you all a wonderful and fulfilling February!

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐌 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐃
January 8 l Monday

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐌 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐃
January 8 l Monday

Today’s Feast marks the conclusion of the Christmas Season and the beginning of Ordinary Time. It’s a feast of transition from Jesus’ hidden life to that of His public ministry. It also echoes the theme of the Epiphany in that the Baptism of the Lord is another manifestation announcing Jesus’ divinity to all of His first followers and to the disciples of John the Baptist.

First of all, it needs to be pointed out that Jesus did not need the baptism of John. John was baptizing as a call to and sign of interior repentance. Jesus had no need to repent. But, nonetheless, He comes to John. John resists at first but Jesus insists. Why did He receive baptism?

First, by accepting the baptism of John, Jesus affirms all that John has said and done and affirms his sacred role of preparing the way for Jesus and for a new era of grace. Therefore, the Baptism of Jesus acts as a bridge between the Old Testament prophets (of which John was the last) and the New Testament era of grace and truth.

Second, it has been said that when Jesus entered the waters of baptism, He was not baptized by the waters, rather, His Baptism was one in which all the created waters of this world were, in a sense, “baptized” by Him. By entering into the waters, Jesus sanctified water and poured forth His grace making all water the future source of salvation.

Third, the Baptism of Jesus was an epiphany. It was a moment of manifestation. As He emerged from the waters, “Heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from Heaven, ‘You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.’” This manifestation of the sonship and divinity of Jesus took place in a physical, audible and visible form so that all present would know, without question, that Jesus was the Son of the Father. Thus, His baptism is a way in which the Father introduced His Son and His Son’s mission to the world.

As we prepare to begin Ordinary Time, reflect, today, upon these words of the Father at the Baptism of Jesus. Hear the Father speaking to You about the divinity of His Son. Turn your eyes to Jesus and prepare yourself to follow Him and to heed every word He speaks. He was sent into this world to draw us to the Father, allow Him to fulfill that mission in your own life.

PRAYER

𝐿𝑜𝑟𝑑, 𝐼 𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑆𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐸𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝐹𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑆𝑎𝑣𝑖𝑜𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑊𝑜𝑟𝑙𝑑. 𝐼 𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑌𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑎 𝑛𝑒𝑤 𝑒𝑟𝑎 𝑜𝑓 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝐼 𝑎𝑚 𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑓𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑑. 𝐴𝑠 𝑤𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑔𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑂𝑟𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒, 𝑚𝑎𝑦 𝑖𝑡 𝑏𝑒 𝑎 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑒𝑥𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑜𝑟𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝐼 𝑑𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑦 ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑣𝑜𝑖𝑐𝑒. 𝐽𝑒𝑠𝑢𝑠, 𝐼 𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑌𝑜𝑢.

HOMILIYA | Most Rev. Roberto O. Gaa, D.D.
Dakilang Kapistahan ng Banal na Mag-anak
"Nakasalalay ang pamilya sa pamamagitan ng gabay ng mga magulang, ng ama at Ina. Ang mga magulang ay kailangan maging modelo sa pagtuturo sa mga anak kung paano ang magmahal. Pinahiram ng Diyos sa mga magulang ang kanilang mga anak para turuan sila magmahal.
Ang pagsakripisyo ng mga magulang sa anak ay bahagi ng pagmamahal ng magulang. Kaya mahalaga na maturuan natin ang ating mga anak kung paano magsakripisyo para lumaki sila na marunong magmahal.
Sana patuloy na dinadalsay ng pamilya ang pagmamahalan. Pagmahahalan ng ama, ina at anak, tulad ng Banal na mag-anak na sina Jesus, Maria at Jose."

HOMILIYA | Most Rev. Roberto O. Gaa, D.D.
Dakilang Kapistahan ng Banal na Mag-anak

"Nakasalalay ang pamilya sa pamamagitan ng gabay ng mga magulang, ng ama at Ina. Ang mga magulang ay kailangan maging modelo sa pagtuturo sa mga anak kung paano ang magmahal. Pinahiram ng Diyos sa mga magulang ang kanilang mga anak para turuan sila magmahal.

Ang pagsakripisyo ng mga magulang sa anak ay bahagi ng pagmamahal ng magulang. Kaya mahalaga na maturuan natin ang ating mga anak kung paano magsakripisyo para lumaki sila na marunong magmahal.

Sana patuloy na dinadalsay ng pamilya ang pagmamahalan. Pagmahahalan ng ama, ina at anak, tulad ng Banal na mag-anak na sina Jesus, Maria at Jose."

SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
Sunday, January 7

The story is out! Jesus Christ, Light of the World has been born to dispel the darkness that covers its people. God’s glory appears in human form. Life on earth will never be the same again!

SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
Sunday, January 7

The story is out! Jesus Christ, Light of the World has been born to dispel the darkness that covers its people. God’s glory appears in human form. Life on earth will never be the same again!

PRAYER

Father God, the star that led the Magi to the stable announced to the world that its Saviour was born. Today we live in a world that is still covered by darkness, and still needing to make that journey to the stable door. May our lives reflect your light day by day, as we seek to serve where you have placed us. That we might be the means through which others can encounter Jesus Christ. Amen

"As we stand on the threshold of a new year, let us pause to reflect on the blessings we've received, the challenges we've overcome, and the lessons we've learned.

In the embrace of our families, amidst the joys and trials, we discover the essence of love, solidarity, and unwavering support. Let this New Year be a testament to the strength we find in unity, the resilience in our bonds, and the commitment to nurture and protect each member of our family.

May our homes be filled with prayers, understanding, laughter, and compassion. Let us strive to create spaces where forgiveness mends any rifts and where understanding bridges differences.

In the richness of life, may we treasure each moment spent together, cherishing the small victories and finding solace in our shared experiences. Let us prioritize togetherness, making time for meaningful conversations, shared meals, and moments of genuine connection.

As we embark on this new chapter, let us pledge to strengthen the fabric of our families, instill values of kindness and empathy in our children, and be pillars of support for one another.

May the New Year be a canvas for us to paint beautiful memories, forge deeper bonds, and uphold the sanctity of family life. Together, let us build a future filled with hope, joy, and unconditional love.

Wishing you and your families a blessed and joyous New Year, filled with countless moments of love, peace, and prosperity.

Yours in the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph,

FAMILY AND LIFE COMMISSION
Diocese of Novaliches

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

Prayer

Dear Lord,
Bless our family.
Be so kind as to give us the unity, peace, and
mutual love that You found in Your own family
in the little town of Nazareth.

Saint Joseph,
pray for the head of our family.
Obtain for him the strength, the wisdom,
and the prudence he needs
to support and direct those under his care.

Mother Mary,
pray for the mother of our family.
Help her to be pure and kind,
gentle and self-sacrificing.
For the more she resembles you,
the better will our family be.

Lord Jesus,
bless the children of our family.
Help them to be obedient and
devoted to their parents.
Make them more and more like You.
Let them grow, as You did,
in wisdom and strength and grace
before God and man.

Holy Family of Nazareth,
by your intercession, love, and holy example,
make our family and home
more and more like Yours,
until we are all one family,
happy and at peace
in our true home with You.

Amen.

Happy 58th Sacerdotal Anniversary!
MOST REV. TEODORO BACANI, JR.
Bishop Emeritus, Diocese of Novaliches

Happy 58th Sacerdotal Anniversary!

MOST REV. TEODORO BACANI, JR.
Bishop Emeritus
Diocese of Novaliches

On this auspicious occasion marking the 58th Sacerdotal Anniversary of the esteemed First Bishop of Novaliches, Most Rev. Teodoro Bacani, Jr., it is with great honor and reverence that we, the Family and Life Commission extend our heartfelt congratulations and gratitude.

Your dedication, unwavering faith, and profound commitment to the service of God and His people have been a guiding light for countless souls within the Diocese of Novaliches and beyond. Your leadership has been a testament to the virtues of compassion, humility, and stewardship, inspiring clergy and laity alike to walk steadfastly in the path of righteousness.

Your 58 years of priesthood symbolize a life filled with selflessness, spreading the gospel, and nurturing spiritual growth within the community. Through your tireless efforts, you've sown seeds of faith, hope, and love, fostering a legacy that will endure through generations.

May the Lord, in His infinite wisdom, continue to bless you abundantly, granting you the strength, wisdom, and grace to carry out His divine mission. As you celebrate this milestone, may you find joy in the countless lives you've touched, the prayers you've answered, and the souls you've guided towards the light of God's eternal love.

Your exemplary dedication serves as an inspiration to us all, and we are profoundly grateful for your selfless service and unwavering commitment to the Church. Congratulations, Bishop Bacani, on this remarkable anniversary. May God continue to shower His blessings upon you abundantly, today and always.

Sincerely with love and prayers,

FAMILY AND LIFE COMMISSION
Diocese of Novaliches

Happy 58th Sacerdotal Anniversary!
MOST REV. ANTONIO R. TOBIAS, D.D.
Bishop Emeritus, Diocese of Novaliches

Happy 58th Sacerdotal Anniversary!

MOST REV. ANTONIO R. TOBIAS, D.D.
Bishop Emeritus
Diocese of Novaliches

As you mark the remarkable milestone of your 58th Sacerdotal Anniversary, we, the Family and Life Commission, are deeply honored to celebrate this momentous occasion with you.

Your unwavering dedication and tireless service to the Church, especially in the domain of family and life, have been an inspiration to us all. Your leadership, wisdom, and compassion have been instrumental in guiding and nurturing countless families through the grace and teachings of the Church.

Your commitment to upholding the sanctity of life and fostering the well-being of families has touched the hearts of many, fostering a community grounded in love, understanding, and faith. Your passion for these values has left an indelible mark on our lives and the lives of generations to come.

As we reflect on the immense contributions you've made throughout your dedicated service, we express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support, guidance, and pastoral care. Your profound impact on our commission and the broader Church community is a testament to your exceptional leadership and unwavering devotion.

On this joyous occasion, we offer our prayers of thanksgiving for your life, ministry, and continued good health. May God's abundant blessings be poured upon you as you continue to be a beacon of faith and inspiration to us all.

With sincerest gratitude and prayers,

FAMILY AND LIFE COMMISSION
Diocese of Novaliches

Happy 87th Birthday ... POPE FRANCIS!

Happy 87th Birthday!

POPE FRANCIS

Your unwavering dedication to compassion, unity, and love for all has been a guiding light for countless souls around the world. May your day be filled with immense joy, surrounded by the warmth of those whose lives you've touched. Your tireless efforts to promote peace and kindness continue to inspire us all.

𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐈𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
𝐷𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 8 | 𝐻𝑜𝑙𝑦 𝐷𝑎𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑂𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑔𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!

NOVENA TO THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Prayer for the Ninth Day

NOVENA TO THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Prayer for the Eight Day

NOVENA TO THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Prayer for the Seventh Day

NOVENA TO THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Prayer for the Sixth Day

Today December 2nd is the First Saturday of the Month Devoted to Our Blessed Virgin Mary.

NOVENA TO THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Prayer for the Fourth Day