Davao Catholic Herald Official

11/08/2025

With smiles and hearts full of excitement and faith, the parishioners of San Alfonso Maria de Liguori Parish of Mandug manifested a momentous day on August 1, 2025.

The parishioners celebrated the 23rd Parochial Fiesta in honor of our patron saint, St. Alphonsus Liguori, alongside the installation of our new parish priest Rev. Fr. Severino A. Capulong and the presentation of the new parochial vicar Rev. Fr. Oliver Ganas...

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With smiles and hearts full of excitement and faith, the parishioners of San Alfonso Maria de Liguori Parish of Mandug manifested a momentous day on

11/08/2025

THIS is the ideal condition for us to be in. Given the way we are, as willed by God himself, our Creator and Father, we need to be always with him all the time even as we go through our earthly and temporal affairs. To acquire the art and skill for this is definitely a very important, if not an indispensable, requirement of our life....

THIS is the ideal condition for us to be in. Given the way we are, as willed by God himself, our Creator and Father, we need to be always with him all the

10/08/2025

𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐢 | August 11th

“Blessed be You, O God, for having created me.”

Born into nobility, Clare of Assisi (1194–1253) renounced wealth and comfort after hearing the preaching of Saint Francis. In an act of radical devotion, she embraced a life of poverty, prayer, and service, founding the Order of Poor Ladies—later known as the Poor Clares.

As their first abbess, she led her sisters with courage and humility, writing the first monastic rule authored by a woman. Her life was marked by deep Eucharistic reverence, bold defense of her community, and miracles born from unwavering faith. Clare was canonized just two years after her death, and in 1958 was named the patroness of television for a vision she received of Midnight Mass while bedridden.

Saint Clare, teach us to let go of what hinders us from choosing Christ alone.

Sources:
https://stclare-queens.org/st-clare-of-assisi
https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04004a.htm #:~:text=When%2C%20some%20time%20later%2C,triumphal%20procession.&text=long%20been%20enshrined%20in,triumphal%20procession.&text=churches%20in%20the%20plain,triumphal%20procession.&text=three%20of%20the%20early,triumphal%20procession.

10/08/2025

𝐆𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 | August 11, 2025

Mt. 17:22-23: While Jesus was in Galilee with the Twelve, he said to them, “The Son of Man will be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill him. But he will rise on the third day.”

Reflection: The fire of the Spirit is given in the form of tongues and leads us to believe in Jesus Christ who, by his death and resurrection, reveals and communicates to us the Father’s infinite mercy. On the lips of the catechist the first proclamation must ring out over and over: “Jesus Christ loves you; he gave his life to save you; and now he is living at your side every day to enlighten, strengthen and free you.”

Pray: Lord Jesus, you gave your life for me. Thank you for your constant love and mercy. Amen.

Act: Tell the world of God’s love.

10/08/2025

LOOK | Circular No. 34, Series of 2025, July 24, 2025, Appointment of Vicars Forane

10/08/2025

LIVE MASS | Ikanapulog-siyam nga Dominggo sa Ordinaryong Panahon

Installation of Rev. Msgr. Maximo M. Sarno as Parish Priest of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, Indangan, Davao City

Presider : Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., Archbishop of Davao

09/08/2025

𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 | August 10th

“The poor are the true treasures of the Church.”

Saint Lawrence (225–258), deacon of Rome, was martyred during Emperor Valerian’s persecution. Entrusted with the Church’s goods, he used them to serve the poor and vulnerable. When ordered to surrender the Church’s treasures, he presented the poor, declaring them its greatest wealth.
Condemned for this bold act of faith, Lawrence was executed—tradition holds he was burned on a gridiron, a symbol he now bears in sacred art. His courage, charity, and joyful martyrdom made him one of the most venerated saints of the early Church.

Saint Lawrence, teach us to love Christ in the poor and to serve with joyful sacrifice.

Sources:
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints/08/10/st--lawrence-deacon--and-martyr.html
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2024-08-10
https://www.st-lawrencesprimary.co.uk/the-story-of-st-lawrence/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Lawrence

09/08/2025

Happy 63rd birthday, Fr. Agustin!

With wisdom formed through years of faithful service, your life testifies to the beauty of perseverance in mission. Today, we give thanks for your enduring presence and for every heart you’ve touched with compassion and care.

May you be refreshed with new graces, laughter, and strength for the journey still to come!

09/08/2025

𝐆𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 | August 10, 2025

Lk. 12:39-40: Ug timan-I kini: kon nahibalo pa ang tagbalay kanus-a moabot ang kawatan, dili gayod siya motugot nga lungkabon sa kawatan ang iyang balay. Busa kamo usab kinahanglan mangandam kay ang Anak sa Tawo moabot sa oras nga wala ninyo paabota.

Pamalandong: Ang pagkatinun-an nagpasabot sa makanunayong pagkaandam sa pagpaambit sa gugma ni Hesus sa uban, ug kini mahitabo nga wala damha ug bisan asa: diha sa kadalanan, sa kasiyudaran, atol sa trabaho, diha sa pagbiyahe.

Pag-ampo: Pukawa ako, Ginoong Hesus, aron unta ako kanunay mosaksi sa imong presensiya bisan kanus-a ug bisan asa. Amen.

Buhata: Pagmakanunayon sa pagpuyo sa imong pagtoo.

09/08/2025

09/08/2025

"The Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Youth Apostolate was filled with laughter, music, and heartfelt prayers as it celebrated its much-awaited Panaghimamat 2025 Gathering on July 19, 2025, at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. With the powerful theme from Romans 12:12 “Rejoice in Hope, Endure in Afflictions, Persevere in Prayers.” The event brought together 380 young people, all eager to celebrate their faith, build friendships, and discover their important role in the Church."

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The Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Youth Apostolate was filled with laughter, music, and heartfelt prayers as it celebrated its much-awaited Panaghimamat

09/08/2025

ONCE again, we are reminded of this need for vigilance in that gospel episode where Christ reminded his disciples to be like the servants who “await their master’s return from a wedding, ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks.” (Mt 12,36) He prefaced this instruction by saying that they sell their belongings and give alms, and to provide money bags that do not wear out, “an inexhaustible treasure in heaven that no thief can reach nor moth destroy.” (cfr....

ONCE again, we are reminded of this need for vigilance in that gospel episode where Christ reminded his disciples to be like the servants who “await their