The LCC Waves

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞, 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭

Around 1,993 years ago, inside a temple in the city of Jerusalem, the 12 chosen Apostles of Jesus were given greater responsibilities.

Today, May 24, 2026, is Pentecost Sunday. Celebrated 50 days after Easter Sunday and 10 days after the Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Pentecost marks the day when the 12 chosen Apostles of Christ together with the other disciples were blessed with tongues of fire that symbolized the Holy Spirit.

This day is an important part of our history as Catholics because it marks the birth of the Catholic Church, the beginning of the teachings passed down through generations to the Saints, Holy Fathers, and ultimately to us. May this celebration strengthen our faith and guide us closer to God.

✍️ Caleb Sawal
🖼 Caleb Sawal

"Tolle, lege. Tolle, lege."

Exactly 1,640 years ago today, in a garden in the city of Milan, a brilliant but troubled man began the journey that would change his life forever.

Today marks the day our Patron, Saint Augustine of Hippo, converted to a life of faith. After hearing the voice of a child chanting, “Tolle, lege. Tolle, lege” ("Take and read; take and read"), he felt called to abandon his sinful path and begin a new chapter.

The moment he surrendered his will in 386 AD profoundly impacted the course of history. His conversion led to countless others, his elevation to Doctor of the Church, and a legacy of teachings that offer a timeless perspective on our relationship with God.

“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You.”

✍️ Caleb Sawal
🖼 Caleb Sawal

𝙃𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚; 𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙣, 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙨 𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙞𝙙. 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙖𝙮. - 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙬 28:6

Easter Sunday is the most important celebration in Christianity. It marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ after His crucifixion on Good Friday.

This Easter Sunday, we celebrate the risen Savior, Jesus Christ, a powerful reminder that no darkness is too great and no burden is too heavy when we hold on to faith. His resurrection brings us hope, renewal, and the promise of a new beginning.

Just like the empty tomb, may our hearts be filled with light, courage, and unwavering trust in His plan. Let this day remind us that after every trial comes victory, and after every storm, there is peace.

Wishing everyone a blessed and meaningful Easter Sunday. May your hearts be renewed, your faith strengthened, and your lives filled with love and grace.

✍️ Yuri Abobo
🖼 Tamica Buenafe

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙮 𝙄 𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪, 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨. 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙛 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙟𝙤𝙮. - 𝙅𝙤𝙝𝙣 16:20

Black Saturday is the day in Holy Week that commemorates the time when Jesus Christ lay in the tomb after His crucifixion.

It is a solemn day marked by silence, mourning, and deep reflection, a moment between the sorrow of Good Friday and the hope of Easter Sunday.

On this day, there are no celebrations, only quiet waiting. It reminds us of the in-between moments in life, when we feel lost, uncertain, or in darkness. Yet even in this stillness, faith remains strong, and hope is quietly being prepared.

Black Saturday teaches us that even in silence, something meaningful is happening. Let this day be a reminder to trust the process, to remain patient in times of uncertainty, and to hold on, because light is coming.

✍️ Yuri Abobo
🖼 Tamica Buenafe

𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙈𝙖𝙣 𝙙𝙞𝙙 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙙, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙢 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙮. - 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠 10:45

Good Friday is the Friday before Easter Sunday, a day that remembers the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.

Today is a solemn day of reflection, remembrance, and gratitude. It marks the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, reminding us of the depth of His love and the power of faith even in the face of suffering.

Though it is a day marked by sorrow, it also carries a quiet message of hope, that even the darkest moments can lead to renewal and new beginnings.

As we observe this sacred day, may we carry its message in our hearts—not just today, but every day. May we be reminded that love is the greatest sacrifice, and that through faith, there is always light beyond the darkness

✍️ Yuri Abobo
🖼 Tamica Buenafe

𝙅𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙃𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙙 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙨, 𝙃𝙚 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙠𝙚 𝙞𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙃𝙞𝙨 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙨, 𝙨𝙖𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜, ‘𝙏𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙖𝙩; 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙢𝙮 𝙗𝙤𝙙𝙮.' - 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙬 26:26

Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter, the day when Jesus celebrated his final Passover with His disciples and washed their feet in an extraordinary display of humility. He then commanded them to do the same for each other.

It was on the Thursday of Christ's final week before being crucified and resurrected that He said this commandment to His disciples. Jesus and his disciples had just shared what was known as the Last Supper and he was washing their feet when he stated:

"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another" (John 13:34).

✍️ Yuri Abobo
🖼 Tamica Buenafe

𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮! 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱! 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗹!

As we celebrate Palm Sunday, we remember the humble yet triumphant entry that marked the beginning of a sacred journey.

May this day remind us to welcome faith into our hearts, embrace humility, and walk with purpose as we enter the Holy Week. Let us carry not just palms in our hands, but hope, peace, and love within us.

✍️🖼 Yuri Abobo

𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙗𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙙𝙖𝙮... 𝙢𝙚?!

A very happy birthday to LCC Waves' very talented Associate Editor... me! 😁 The LCC Waves family would like to wish you another great year and we hope you had a great birthday. Once again, happy birthday! 🥳🩵

𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙗𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙅𝙖𝙨!

Happy birthday to our very talented Mobile Journalist, Jasmine! We hope you had a great birthday and we wish you another great year ahead. Happy birthday, Jasmine! 🥳

𝙝𝙗𝙙 𝙢𝙖𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙤 𝙩𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣? 😁

A very happy birthday to LCC Waves' very dedicated and very talented Editor-in-Chief, Mathew! Your Waves family thanks you for all the hardwork and honor you have contributed to this publication. We wish you all the best on all your future endeavors and hope you have a great birthday. Happiest birthday, Mat! 💙🥳