Philippine News: Website launch marks 100 days to Pedro Calungsod's canonization
Website launch marks 100 days to Pedro Calungsod’s canonization
MARIKINA CITY, July 14, 2012—The Philippine Church today kicked off the official 100-day countdown to the canonization of Blessed Pedro Calungsod through a website launching during the 1st Catholic Social Media Summit.
Religious leaders, led by Manila Archbishop Antonio Tagle, and lay promoters of the life and work of the soon-to-be-saint joined the National Commission on the Canonization of Blessed Pedro Calungsod who graced the event, which was highlighted by the launching of the http://sanpedrocalungsod.com/ website.
According to the commission, the website was launched to create public awareness on the martyrdom of Calungsod and encourage the youth to follow his example.
I thank God for the grace, He gifted the Filipino Nation with Beato Pedro Calungsod, soon to be canonized In October.
On March 5, 200, Pope John Paul II beatified Calungsod along with 43 other martyrs in ceremonies held at St. Peter's Square in Rome. The Vatican officially set April 2 as Calungsod's Feast day.
In the Vatican Pope's homily during the beatification, John Paul II called on the youth to emulate Calungsod. "From his childhood, Pedro Calungsod declared himself unwaveringly for Christ and responded generously to His call. Young people today can draw encouragement and strength from the example of Pedro, whose love of Jesus inspired him to devote his teenage years to teaching the faith as a lay cathechist," John Paul II said.
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