tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29284928877031541382024-03-06T07:14:32.540+09:00Courage PhilippinesCourage is an apostolate of the Roman Catholic Church that provides spiritual support for men and women with same-sex attractions who desire to develop lives of interior chastity in union with Christ.Courage Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542485869683884716noreply@blogger.comBlogger753125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928492887703154138.post-46135642413950999422023-12-22T16:10:00.006+09:002023-12-22T16:12:36.172+09:00Gay and Catholic Gay and Catholic? Mother Angelica got you covered with her timeless piece of advice. Courage Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542485869683884716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928492887703154138.post-1617176356796512692023-12-20T17:27:00.000+09:002023-12-20T17:28:21.746+09:00On Fiducia Supplicans [Note: I'm posting this opinion piece that I found online which doesn't align with the interpretation of most "Catholic" prelates out there. I believe this makes the most sense for me as someone who bears the heavy cross of same-sex attraction and yet striving to be truly faithful to what Holy Mother Church has always taught and preached. Please pray for the grace of discernment and Courage Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542485869683884716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928492887703154138.post-19848745181879063282020-01-15T21:01:00.003+09:002020-01-15T21:13:24.956+09:00First Courage Introduction Seminar 2020
We at Courage Philippines once again are inviting everyone who maybe struggling with same-sex attractions/gender identity concerns to attend our first Courage Introduction Seminar this year that will be held at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish (Nicanor Garcia St. corner Kalayaan, Bel-Air, Makati City) on February 15, 2020 (Saturday) from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Registration starts at 1:30 p.m. at theCourage Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542485869683884716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928492887703154138.post-83265798007844424392019-04-29T11:56:00.001+09:002019-04-29T11:57:13.555+09:00Love: #NoFilter (Jason Evert Live in Manila)
Why is pure love worth the wait? How does one find his soulmate without losing his soul? How does one have real romance without regrets? Why does it make sense to give chastity a chance? Is it even possible and realistic? Or is it just a repression of human emotions?
This May 25 listen to one of the world’s most renowned chastity speakers, Jason Evert, as he inspires thousands of students, Courage Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542485869683884716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928492887703154138.post-70463916168079635012019-04-21T00:04:00.000+09:002019-04-21T00:04:01.647+09:00Lenten Meditation: Christ's Glorious Resurrection
(Excerpts taken from The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ by Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich, Mystic, Stigmatist, Visionary, and Prophet)
The Resurrection of Our Lord
I beheld the soul of our Lord between two angels, who were in the attire of warriors: it was bright, luminous, and resplendent as the sun at midday; it penetrated the rock, touched the sacred body, passed into it, Courage Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542485869683884716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928492887703154138.post-66386356527929207062019-04-20T00:03:00.000+09:002019-04-20T16:54:48.830+09:00Lenten Meditation: The Descent from the Cross
(Excerpts taken from The Dolorous Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ by Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich, Mystic, Stigmatist, Visionary, and Prophet)
At the time when every one had left the neighbourhood of the Cross, and a few guards alone stood around it, I saw five persons, who I think were disciples, and who had come by the valley from Bethania, draw nigh to Calvary, gaze for a few momentsCourage Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542485869683884716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928492887703154138.post-17057236613350442232019-04-19T00:02:00.000+09:002019-04-19T00:02:06.743+09:00Lenten Reflection: The Passion of the Christ
(Excerpts taken from The Dolorous Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ by Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich, Mystic, Stigmatist, Visionary, and Prophet)
The last accusation—that of Jesus causing himself to be called king—made some impression upon Pilate; he became a little thoughtful, left the terrace and, casting a scrutinising glance on Jesus, went into the adjoining apartment, and ordered the Courage Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542485869683884716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928492887703154138.post-53150330625291415192019-04-18T00:01:00.000+09:002019-04-18T00:01:00.721+09:00Lenten Meditation: The Agony and Betrayal of Christ
(Excerpts taken from The Dolorous Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ by Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich, Mystic, Stigmatist, Visionary, and Prophet)
The soul of Jesus beheld all the future sufferings of his Apostles, disciples, and friends; after which he saw the primitive Church, numbering but few souls in her fold at first, and then in proportion as her numbers increased, disturbed by Courage Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542485869683884716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928492887703154138.post-80159806691476900432019-01-09T10:42:00.000+09:002019-01-09T10:42:35.113+09:00Courage Orientation Seminar 2019
“Rise up in splendour! Your light has come.”
Inviting all persons who experience same sex attraction and have a burning love for Jesus Christ to attend the Courage Introduction Seminar in February. Details are in the e-poster or e-mail me at couragemanila@yahoo.com
Courage Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542485869683884716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928492887703154138.post-72054101878160758772018-05-01T21:28:00.003+09:002018-05-01T21:28:40.892+09:00Courage Orientation Seminar
If you are struggling with same-sex attractions and would like to know more about the Courage ministry, kindly refer to the poster above for details. If you know someone who may benefit from Courage, kindly forward this info to them. The seminar is free and everyone is welcome to attend. You can also reach Courage through Facebook at facebook.com/COURAGE.Philippines.
Courage Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542485869683884716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928492887703154138.post-13552147677595018342018-04-07T22:49:00.005+09:002018-04-07T22:49:56.630+09:00On The Reality of Hell
It would be an act of omission on my part not to post a topic on hell. I am doing this for the single purpose of reminding everyone that hell exists. Our Blessed Lord preached it in the Gospels. Our Lady of Fatima, who we just celebrated the centenary of her apparition last year, showed the three shepherd children a vision of hell. Well-known saints and mystics of the Church like St. Courage Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542485869683884716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928492887703154138.post-18424001332343986842018-04-01T09:08:00.003+09:002018-04-01T09:08:58.957+09:00Easter Prayer
My Risen Jesus, I devoutly kiss and
adore the Glorious Wounds in Your
Feet and ask You to help me fly from
all occasions of sin and walk the way
of Christian Holiness till I come to
the home of Paradise.
My Risen Jesus, I devoutly kiss the
Glorious Wounds of Your Hands and
ask that You deliver me from all evil
of body, mind and soul with Your
Wounded Hands.
My Risen Courage Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542485869683884716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928492887703154138.post-23264325940097912792018-03-04T18:09:00.003+09:002018-03-04T18:09:41.158+09:00I Thirst For You
"Behold, I stand at the door and knock..." (Rev. 3:20)
It is true. I stand at the door of your heart, day and night. Even when you are not listening, even when you doubt it could be Me, I am there. I await even the smallest sign of your response, even the least whispered invitation that will allow Me to enter.
And I want you to know that whenever you invite Me, I do come always without Courage Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542485869683884716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928492887703154138.post-21934238511304877932017-06-24T11:48:00.003+09:002017-06-24T11:49:20.421+09:00Third Courage Orientation Seminar 2017
Searching for true love?
We can only find it in the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
If you have same-sex attraction and seek to know Jesus' love more deeply through His Church, sign up for the Courage introduction seminar on July 15, Saturday, 2-6 p.m. Find out more how the Church can help you in your struggle. Courage is the Roman Catholic Apostolate for persons with same-sex attraction.
Courage Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542485869683884716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928492887703154138.post-43259320041789332482017-05-29T14:20:00.001+09:002017-06-05T22:42:59.577+09:00Obra Maestra: A Marriage and Family Conference
On the 36th anniversary of CFC (Couples for Christ), everyone is invited to discover the beauty of the family in light of St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body in a conference entitled Obra Maestra: A Marriage and Family Conference to be held at the SMX Convention Center on June 18, 2017 (Sunday). One of the speakers is our beloved spiritual director, Fr. Daniel Healy, who will deliver a Courage Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542485869683884716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928492887703154138.post-64215098734915931242017-05-13T00:01:00.000+09:002017-05-13T00:01:01.714+09:00The Five Fatima Prayers That Every Catholic Should Know About
Today marks the 100th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima's first apparition to the shepherd children. This extraordinary event invites us to rediscover the relevance of the Fatima messages in our present day and age and we do so by incorporating these special Fatima prayers during our prayer time.
The apparition of an angel and Our Lady to three poor children in Fatima, Portugal in the earlyCourage Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542485869683884716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928492887703154138.post-32921555114258027202017-04-19T11:56:00.002+09:002017-04-19T11:56:48.221+09:00Feast of the Divine Mercy
From Sr. Faustina's Diary: Jesus' Promise on His Feast of Mercy:
"Once, as I was going down the hall to the kitchen, I heard these words in my soul:
Say unceasingly the chaplet that I have taught you. Whoever will recite it will receive great mercy at the hour of death.
Priests will recommend it to sinners as their last hope of salvation.
Even if there were a sinner most hardened, if Courage Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542485869683884716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928492887703154138.post-84503154725394658912017-03-28T20:25:00.005+09:002017-03-28T20:25:41.864+09:00Litany of Humility
The Litany of Humility is a beautiful litany that will help us grow in the virtue of humility composed by Rafael Cardinal Merry de Val (1865-1930), the Secretary of State for Pope St. Pius X. Pride is one of the deadly sins and we should strive to do our best to root out this sin in our soul. Jesus Christ is our perfect model of humility. He asks us to learn from Him for he is "meek and Courage Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542485869683884716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928492887703154138.post-63208494109103049772017-03-25T16:29:00.002+09:002017-03-25T16:29:29.905+09:00First Courage Information Seminar 2017
Courage Philippines will be having its first introduction seminar on same-sex attraction on April 22, 2017 (Saturday) from 2 to 6 p.m. Kindly refer to the poster above for details. You can also send us a message on our FB page. Feel free to pass this around.
Courage Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542485869683884716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928492887703154138.post-64608966870259818732017-03-17T22:40:00.004+09:002017-03-17T22:56:32.833+09:00NOT Born That Way
Hi guys!
Turn up your speakers and listen to this round table discussion by Church Militant hosts on the subject of homosexuality. Also, kindly include in your prayers Joseph Nicolosi, a pioneer of reparative therapy, who passed away last March 8, 2017.
Here is the link: http://www.churchmilitant.com/news/article/gays-are-suffering-and-can-get-help
Courage Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542485869683884716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928492887703154138.post-27353330289603460242017-03-01T11:31:00.004+09:002017-03-01T11:34:16.648+09:00Lent 2017
Today, Ash Wednesday, marks the beginning of the Lenten Season. Let us make this Lent fruitful by reflecting on our life, performing works of mercy and acts of mortification, and spending more time in prayer. Today is also a day of fasting and abstinence.
Courage Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542485869683884716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928492887703154138.post-52452257908019229822017-02-23T10:38:00.001+09:002017-02-23T10:45:31.130+09:00Plenary Indulgences at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Last Monday, I had the chance to attend the Episcopal Coronation of the image of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in QC and learned that the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel has been granted a Spiritual Bond of Affinity with the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major by the Apostolic Penitentiary last November 2016, which affords the faithful to gain Plenary Indulgences:
1. On the titular feast dayCourage Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542485869683884716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928492887703154138.post-5515573557206631202017-02-09T09:35:00.002+09:002017-02-09T09:36:03.985+09:00Walk for Life 2017
February is not just the love month but also a pro-life month. Let us show our love and support by attending Walk for Life on February 18, 2017 (Saturday) at the Quirino Grandstand. Support the pro-life cause by offering prayers and making a stand on life issues that are currently facing us. Refer to the poster above for full details and feel free to share this post on social media. Courage Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542485869683884716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928492887703154138.post-37557936585590089342017-01-11T20:45:00.001+09:002017-01-11T20:45:27.873+09:0010 Forgotten Facts About Fatima
As we celebrate the centenary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima this year, let us recall some important facts that will help us better understand the central message of Fatima which is that of repentance and conversion. Kindly offer a Hail Mary before you read this post in honor of our Lady.
1. A seventh apparition
Our Lady appeared six times at Fatima from May 1917 to October Courage Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10542485869683884716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928492887703154138.post-17024543619865357302017-01-09T11:35:00.000+09:002017-01-09T11:36:05.224+09:00Courage Orientation Seminar Batch 1 2017
Courage Philippines will have its first orientation seminar this year on January 21, Saturday, at 2 p.m. onwards in Makati City. For those interested to attend, you may contact the following for reservation and more details:
Bro. Edwin 0916 313 7249, email: edwin.courageous@gmail.com
Bro. Olan 0936 932 6532, email: olan.st.bernard@gmail.com
A blessed feast of the Black Nazarene to all!
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