Commentaries

"Following the spirit of the theme of 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines, we are gifted with so many blessings but at the same time called to give and share for the good of all."

Let us not repay inhumanity with inhumanity, Let us not repay brutality with brutality. Civil war would wound every one and will take decades to heal. Let us not take that path of self-destruction.

We the Catholic Church in Bangladesh are the close neighbours of the Church in Myanmar, express our support and solidarity to the people and the Church in that country.

'Let a new Myanmar of peace and prosperity rise from the grave of hatred and darkness.'

At a time when Christian witness and the presence of the Church seem to be destined to be not suitable, practical, nor with us, we will discover a new leadership, a new royalty that is not the same as with power but with truth and freedom: the freedom of the children of God.

For us Christians, we believe if we die with Christ, we will be with Him in His Resurrection.

SIGNIS, the World Catholic Association for Communication, hears the cry of the courageous Burmese people as they nonviolently resist the Myanmar military coup overturning a legitimate and democratic election.

‘Never be afraid to proclaim the Gospel, to serve and to love,’ Pope Francis tells Filipinos

Here is the full text of Pope Francis’ homily, delivered March 7, 2021, in the Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq.

Women in Myanmar have been playing a key role in protest demonstrations against the February military coup.

There is a new world possible, a new Myanmar possible, a nation without conflict is possible when this nation turns around and transfigures into the glory it deserves. Make peace our destiny, not conflict.

Even before we could escape the lock down of COVID, we are locked into hopelessness and despair through the (military) coup.

We put into the hands of the Father our lives during this time of the pandemic, and also the people of Myanmar as they pass through this most challenging moment of their history as a country.

Radio Veritas Asia expresses its support to the people of Myanmar during this challenging time in the country.

I write with prayers and hope that his great nation, this golden land of a graceful people will enter into global stage as a reconciled community of hope and peace.

Can we say today to other people “Come and See?” Will they see our good examples when they come and see?

Today’s readings have given a road map for the Church and the family to become disciples, giving up the temptations of constantly doing transactions with God as a devotee but as a disciple.

There is nothing better than to be grounded in the words of Jesus himself, “Abide in my love... and you will bear fruit in abundance” (John 15:5).

'As Jesus proclaimed his message in the streets, let us come together around the altar of our sacred land and break the bread of peace'

The readings this Sunday invite us to be open to the many ways the Lord can draw us to himself, and also to the ways that he may be calling us to help him in drawing others to himself.