Daily Readings

Sacred Tradition

December 6, 2019

Friday, 1st Week of Advent
From the Proslogion by Saint Anselm, bishop
Desire for the vision of God

Insignificant man, escape from your everyday business for a short while, hide for a moment from your restless thoughts. Break off from your cares and troubles and be less concerned about your tasks and labors....

Catechism-A-Day

Catechism of the Catholic Church

1876 The repetition of sins - even venial ones - engenders vices, among which are the capital sins.

Metro Manila Shrines

The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

Intramuros, Manila

The Manila Cathedral is the premiere church of our nation and peoples. It is the home of our beloved...

Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Makati City

The Guadalupe district was formed into a barrio sometime in the 16th century...

Luzon Shrines

Diocesan Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Naic, Cavite

Naic was an hacienda of the Jesuits adjoining Maragondon when it was acquired by...

Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

Malolos, Bulacan

After the Spanish missionaries evangelized Pampanga, the Augustinians went to Bulacan...

Mahal na Birhen ng Caysasay

Taal, Batangas

Noong taong isang libo anim na raan at tatlo(1603), sa bayan ng Taal ay may isang barangay na ang tawag...

Spiritual Readings

Prayer Habits

Fr. Charles Belmonte and Fr. James Socias

Let us try to practice these acts of piety which will lead us, almost without our realizing it, to contemplative prayer...

Instruments of Good Works

St. Benedict of Nursia

The instruments of good works: First of all, to love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy soul, and with all thy strength. Then, to love...

Daily Examination of Conscience

Fr. Charles Belmonte and Fr. James Socias

Make a short examination of conscience before going to rest at night. Two or three minutes...