The Catholic Diocese of Pathein celebrated Parents' Day on July 17 with a ceremony at the St. Francis Xavier Sisters' Hall, bringing together Bishop Henry Eikhlein, priests, religious sisters, and members of the diocesan family to honor the love and sacrifices of parents while reflecting on the Fourth Commandment: "Honor your father and your mother."
"There is something greater than Jonah here," Jesus declares. "There is something greater than Solomon here."
The Diocese of Pekhon convened a three-day workshop from July 8 to 10 at Han O Parish Hall, bringing together 65 priests, religious representatives, and commission heads to formulate a four-year strategic plan under the guidance of the National Socio-Pastoral Coordination Unit (SPCU).
A Thanksgiving Mass and awards ceremony for 81 students who passed the Grade-12 university entrance examination from various neighborhoods within Myitkyina Parish was held on July 12 at St. Columban's Cathedral, Aung Nan, Myitkyina, celebrating academic achievement while reminding the graduates of their higher calling.
The parable of the wheat and the weeds is one of the most consoling and challenging teachings of Jesus.
Pope Francis has said, "The Church is not a fortress for the perfect, but a field hospital for the wounded."
"The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath."
The grotto, named "Our Lady, Guardian of Nature," is being constructed on Aika Pa hill in the Diocese of Hakha, with the hope of creating a place of pilgrimage and prayer.
Bishop Henry Eikhlein celebrated his feast day on July 13 with a Thanksgiving Mass at St. Bruno Orphanage School, where he delivered a heartfelt message to students: "Without education, there can be no bright future."
On this Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the Church invites us to gaze upon the tender face of Mary, the Mother who leads us to her Son.
