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17 Nov | Saint Elizabeth of Hungary

In her short life, Elizabeth manifested such great love for the poor and suffering that she has become the patroness of Catholic charities and of the Secular Franciscan Order. The daughter of the King of Hungary, Elizabeth chose a life of penance and asceticism when a life of leisure and luxury could easily have been hers. This choice endeared her in the hearts of the common people throughout Europe.
At the age of 14, Elizabeth was married to Louis of Thuringia, whom she deeply loved. She bore three children. Under the spiritual direction of a Franciscan friar, she led a life of prayer, sacrifice, and service to the poor and sick. Seeking to become one with the poor, she wore simple clothing. Daily she would take bread to hundreds of the poorest in the land who came to her gate.
After six years of marriage, her husband died in the Crusades, and Elizabeth was grief-stricken. Her husband’s family looked upon her as squandering the royal purse, and mistreated her, finally throwing her out of the palace. The return of her husband’s allies from the Crusades resulted in her being reinstated, since her son was legal heir to the throne.
In 1228, Elizabeth joined the Secular Franciscan Order, spending the remaining few years of her life caring for the poor in a hospital which she founded in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. Elizabeth’s health declined, and she died before her 24th birthday in 1231. Her great popularity resulted in her canonization four years later.
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Source:
1. Saint Elizabeth of Hungary — Franciscan Media

INTERCESSION PROCESS

Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC):
2634 Intercession is a prayer of petition which leads us to pray as Jesus did. He is the one intercessor with the Father on behalf of all men, especially sinners.112 He is "able for all time to save those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them."113 The Holy Spirit "himself intercedes for us . . . and intercedes for the saints according to the will of God."114
2635 Since Abraham, intercession - asking on behalf of another has been characteristic of a heart attuned to God's mercy. In the age of the Church, Christian intercession participates in Christ's, as an expression of the communion of saints. In intercession, he who prays looks "not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others," even to the point of praying for those who do him harm.115
Below are some of the questions/statements of people from other sect against intercessory prayers, and their corresponding answers from the Catholic Answers (Praying to the Saints):
1) CAN THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY AND SAINTS HEAR US?
One charge made against the Catholic Church is that the Blessed Virgin Mary and the saints in heaven cannot even hear our prayers, making it useless to ask for their intercession. But as Scripture indicates, those in heaven are aware of the prayers of those on earth. This can be seen, for example, in Revelation 5:8, where John depicts the saints in heaven offering our prayers to God under the form of “golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.” But if the saints in heaven are offering our prayers to God, then they must be aware of our prayers.
2) “THERE IS ONLY ONE MEDIATOR BETWEEN GOD AND MEN”
Another charge commonly levelled against asking the saints for their intercession is that this violates the sole mediatorship of Christ, which Paul discusses: “For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus” (1 Tim. 2:5).

But asking one person to pray for you in no way violates Christ’s mediatorship, as can be seen from considering the way in which Christ is a mediator. First, Christ is a unique mediator between man and God because he is the only person who is both God and man. He is the only bridge between the two, the only God-man. But that role as mediator is not compromised in the least by the fact that others intercede for us. Furthermore, Christ is a unique mediator between God and man because he is the mediator of the New Covenant (Heb. 9:15, 12:24), just as Moses was the mediator (Greek mesitas) of the Old Covenant (Gal. 3:19–20).
3) “NO CONTACT WITH THE DEAD”
Sometimes Fundamentalists object to asking our fellow Christians in heaven to pray for us by declaring that God has forbidden contact with the dead in passages such as Deuteronomy 18:10–11. In fact, he has not, because he at times has given it—for example, when he had Moses and Elijah appear with Christ to the disciples on the Mount of Transfiguration (Matt. 17:3). What God has forbidden is the necromantic practice of conjuring up spirits. “There shall not be found among you any one who . . . practices divination, a soothsayer, or an augur, or a sorcerer, or a charmer, or a medium, or a wizard, or a necromancer. . . . For these nations, which you are about to dispossess, give heed to soothsayers and to diviners; but as for you, the Lord your God has not allowed you so to do. The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brethren—him you shall heed” (Deut. 18:10–15).

November Liturgical Calendar

Wala pong pasok bukas, Setyembre 25, 2025 (Huwebes), sa lahat ng antas (pampubliko at pribado) dahil sa Bagyong Opong.

👉 Ang ating klase ay ililipat sa Modular o Blended Modality.
👉 Magingat lagi at manatiling nakatutok sa mga opisyal na anunsiyo para sa karagdagang impormasyon.

Happy Birthday, Ma’am Ruffa! 🎉🌸✨

Today, we joyfully celebrate your special day! May this birthday bring you countless blessings, good health, and unending happiness. Your dedication, patience, and love for teaching inspire not only your students but also your colleagues.

Even though today also marks a rally, may your heart remain filled with peace and positivity. Remember that beyond the noise of the world, there are people who deeply appreciate and value you. 💖

May the Lord grant you more wisdom, strength, and grace as you continue to guide and touch lives. Cheers to another year of success, laughter, and wonderful memories. 🎂🌟

Enjoy your day, Ma’am Ruffa! 🥳💐

Tomorrow we wear white.

September 21, 2025 is a day of Prayer and Accountability.
We encourage everyone to wear white as a symbol of Peace, Truth and Accountability.

"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray
and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14

🎉✨ Paanyaya para sa lahat ng mga Mag-aaral! ✨🎉

Halina’t makiisa sa pagdiriwang ng National Teachers' Month sa pamamagitan ng isang Thanksgiving Mass 🙏💚

🗓 Ika-5 ng Setyembre 2025
🕗 8:00 ng umaga
📍 Gaganapin sa Covert Court ng Camp DepEd Tayo Camp Vicente Lim Integrated School - Calamba City

🔔 Tagapanguna sa Misa:
REV. FR. RENE LAGAYA, SDB

Isang espesyal na araw ng pasasalamat para sa ating mga g**o na nagsisilbing gabay at inspirasyon sa ating paglalakbay tungo sa karunungan at mabuting pamumuhay. 💐👩‍🏫👨‍🏫

Tara na at sama-samang ipagdasal at ipagdiwang ang ating mga g**o! 💚

First Friday Mass & Birthday Thanksgiving
Honoring Ma’am Mildred M. De Leon

We express our profound gratitude for the solemn and meaningful celebration of the First Friday Mass, coinciding with the official Thanks Giving Mass

📅 SY 2025–2026
👥 Organized by: Christian Values Teachers (CVLIS) – ESP Teachers
✝ Presider: Rev. Fr. Rene Lagaya, SDB
Parish Priest, Mary Help of Christians Parish, Mayapa

On this sacred day, we also joyfully offered thanksgiving for the life and dedicated leadership of Ma’am Mildred M. De Leon. Her commitment and passion for education continue to inspire and uplift the entire school community.

May the Lord, through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, grant her abundant blessings—good health, wisdom, and joy—as she continues to be a beacon of leadership and service.

We sincerely thank all members of the school community who actively participated in this remarkable celebration. May the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit continue to enlighten, strengthen, and guide us in all our endeavors throughout the academic year.

Veni, Sancte Spiritus.
Come, Holy Spirit.

Photo Credits: Ma’am Jehnleen Arzola

GOSPEL READING FOR JUNE 30, 2025

Monday Fourth Week of Ordinary Time

GOSPEL READING: Matthew 8:18-22

Teacher, I Will Follow You Wherever You Go

(dailyscripture.net)