Christmas Day: Premier Smith Premier Danielle Smith issued this statement on Christmas Day: “Regardless of our own beliefs or traditions, Christmas marks a time for gratitude, forgiveness, hope and generosity. “Following the darkest day of the year, Christmas brings light. It is also a time that brings together friends and family – in homes aglow … Continue reading
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Statement by the Prime Minister on Christmas
Statement by the Prime Minister on Christmas December 24, 2022Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Christmas: “Merry Christmas, everyone! “Like millions of Canadians, my family is excited to gather around the Christmas tree and spend some quality time together. It’s the time of year when things slow down … Continue reading
Faithful urged to focus on Jesus Christ as ‘light of the world’
By Ferdinand Patinio ‘SIMBANG GABI’. Catholic devotees attend the first Simbang Gabi at the Sto. Niño de Praga Parish in Cogeo, Antipolo City, Rizal province on Friday (Dec. 16, 2022). The Simbang Gabi is a novena of Masses celebrated daily until Christmas day in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. (PNA photo by Joey O. Razon) MANILA – … Continue reading
Simbang Gabi sked at Corpus Christi Parish
Majority of Filipinos prefer cash gifts on Christmas
By Ferdinand Patinio CASH OR IN-KIND Majority of Filipino Catholics prefer to receive cash gifts this Christmas, according to a survey released by the Church-run Radio Veritas on Saturday (Dec. 3, 2022). While 38 percent preferred to receive cash, 32 percent of the 1,200 respondents said they wanted in-kind. (PNA photo) MANILA – Majority of Filipino Catholics … Continue reading
Merry Christmas greetings from Premier Jason Kenney
Statement by the Prime Minister on Christmas
Statement by the Prime Minister on ChristmasDecember 24, 2021Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Christmas: “Merry Christmas, Canada! Today, our family joins Christians across the country and around the world to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and his message of compassion, love, and selflessness. “As a family, … Continue reading
Find hope in Christmas amid pandemic, calamity: PRRD
By Filane Mikee Cervantes WORK AS USUAL. President Rodrigo Duterte (center) presides over a meeting with local officials of Negros Occidental, uniformed personnel, and officials from national and local based government agencies to assess the extent of Typhoon Odette’s damage at the Kabankalan City Hall on Tuesday (Dec. 20, 2021). The President said Christmas Day on … Continue reading
Christmas Day: Premier Kenney
Christmas Day: Premier Kenney Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement celebrating Christmas Day: “On this day, billions of people around the world are celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, whose humble arrival more than 2,000 years ago continues to inspire a sense of wonder in those who rejoice in it. “This year, our beloved … Continue reading
Christmas is ‘assurance’ from God amid trying times
By Ferdinand Patinio Apostolic Administrator of Manila, Bishop Broderick Pabillo MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – Despite the series of challenges this year, a Catholic prelate on Thursday said Christmas is an assurance that God is with the people. Apostolic Administrator of Manila, Bishop Broderick Pabillo, said amid the trying times, the birth of Jesus Christ is … Continue reading
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