Gospel Reflection for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Nm 21:4b-9/Phil 2:6-11/Jn 3:13-17 (638) By Rev. Fr. Nelson S. Plohimon, OAR Parish Administrator, San Roque Parish San Roque Village, Saipan Northern Mariana Islands Music: Lios Ebwe Afalugh Maria (Hail Mary in Refaluwasch, tune originally composed by Gus Kaipat, 1995)
Gospel Reflection for the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sir 27:30—28:7/Rom 14:7-9/Mt 18:21-35 (130) By Rev. Fr. Brigido D. Bagunas Parish Administrator, San Jose Parish San Jose Village, Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands Music: Lios Ebwe Afalugh Maria (Hail Mary in Refaluwasch, tune originally composed by Gus Kaipat, 1995)
Editor’s Note: The Most Rev. Romeo D. Convocar, D.D., Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Chalan Kanoa, delivered the following homily at the Ordination to the Priesthood of Rev. Ian Cagalawan Pamisa on September 5th, 2026, at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Chalan Kanoa, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. Before all else, we acknowledge
Gospel Reflection for the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30/Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23 (636) By Rev. Fr. James S. Balajadia, JCL Chancellor and Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa Pastor, Kristo Rai Parish Garapan, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands Music: Lios Ebwe Afalugh Maria (Hail
Disarming Technology, Serving Peace. Politics as Preventive Responsibility The theme of Pope Leo XIV’s Message for the 60th World Day of Peace, to be celebrated on 1 January 2027, is: “Disarming Technology, Serving Peace. Politics as Preventive Responsibility.” In a bulletin published by the Holy See Press Office, Pope Leo XIV draws attention to the moral responsibility of those called
27 September 2026 Even Just One of These Children (cf. Mt 18:10) Dear brothers and sisters, Each year the World Day of Migrants and Refugees invites us to turn our attention to different aspects of the complex phenomenon of migration. For this 112th World Day, the theme, “Even just one of these children,” draws our attention
[1st of September 2026] “They shall beat their swords into plowsharesand their spears into pruning hooks” (Isaiah 2:4) Dear Brothers and Sisters, Our Lord Jesus Christ came so that we might have life and have it in abundance (cf. Jn 10:10). This gift of life lies at the very heart of our mission as disciples and of our
Gospel Reflection for the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 20:7-9/Rom 12:1-2/Mt 16:21-27 (124) By Sr. Marites N. Perez, SJBP Pastorelle Sisters – Saipan Pastoral Associate, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral Chalan Kanoa, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands Music: Lios Ebwe Afalugh Maria (Hail Mary in Refaluwasch, tune originally composed by Gus Kaipat, 1995)
Gospel Reflection for the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 22:19-23/Rom 11:33-36/Mt 16:13-20 (121) By Deacon Tony Yarobwemal Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral Chalan Kanoa, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands Music: Lios Ebwe Afalugh Maria (Hail Mary in Refaluwasch, tune originally composed by Gus Kaipat, 1995)
