CFA Publications http://cfamedia.org/pub Communication Foundation for Asia Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:21:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Gospel Komiks for June/July 2009 Focuses on the Face of Christ http://cfamedia.org/pub/?p=45 http://cfamedia.org/pub/?p=45#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:59:32 +0000 administrator http://localhost/mag/?p=1 gospelkomiks

The cover story of this edition of Gospel Komiks focuses on the Face of Christ. As a subject, the face of Christ has always fascinated artists all over the world. Paintings, sculptures and other works of art have depicted Jesus in various ways but always reappropriating his image in the context of different faith communities.

The cover page is a rendering of Christ’s face reminiscent of Byzantine icons. However, this one is different essentially in that the face of Jesus is itself made up of many smaller human faces. We could only say that the artist is trying to visually tell us the message and is reminding us that indeed, Christ is in people; in each one of us and in all of us. The artist wants us to remember Christ’s words, “Whatever you do to the least of my brothers and sisters, you have done unto me.” The love of God can never be separated from the love of fellow human beings. Nothing human is alien to us. Thus the joys and hopes, the sufferings and distress of our fellow human beings, especially those of the poor, are also ours. Jesus showed the love of neighbor especially the poor, as the standard by which people will enter God’s Reign and will judge us over and above all creeds and beliefs.

INSIDE GOSPEL KOMIKS

Joel Leads the Way (Based on Matthew 28: 16-20)
Bino’s Mission (Based on Mark 14: 12-16, 22-26)
Tatay Tol and Danny (Based on Mark 4: 35-41)
Daily Blessings (Based on Mark 5: 21-43)
Pinong, The Happy Leaf (Based on Mark 6: 1-6)
Paraliturgy (Based on Mark 6: 7-13)
Hope and Pity (Based on Mark 6: 30-34)
Helping Enough (Based on John 6: 1-15)

COVER STORY
THE FACE by Jericho Natividad

KNOWING OUR FAITH
ORIGINAL SIN by Dandi Vita

LIGHTHOUSE
READING THE BOOK OF LEVITICUS by Clarise Jordan

Here is a sample page:

GK sample story

After each story there is a reflection guide and follow-up activities for the readers. A short prayer is also included to fittingly conclude the suggested activities.

GK reflection guide

Aside from the value-laden stories and reflections, the magazine also includes a short paraliturgy guide based on Mark 6: 7-13, the Gospel for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

GK paraliturgy

There is also a game which not only entertains but also educates.

GK gosplay

]]> http://cfamedia.org/pub/?feed=rss2&p=45 1 Gospel Komiks Magazine http://cfamedia.org/pub/?p=18 http://cfamedia.org/pub/?p=18#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:56:30 +0000 administrator http://localhost/mag/?p=18 gospelkomiksmagazineThis is a description of the magazine which should include the most important features, the table of contents, a sample page, and other important items. This is a description of the magazine which should include the most important features, the table of contents, a sample page, and other important items.

]]> http://cfamedia.org/pub/?feed=rss2&p=18 0 Gospel Now http://cfamedia.org/pub/?p=56 http://cfamedia.org/pub/?p=56#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:26:40 +0000 administrator http://cfamedia.org/pub/?p=56 The cover for this month’s issue of Gospel Now is an artist’s depiction of a Black Hole about to devour a star. The cover is an intro to a feature story about British scientist Stephen Hawking, who devotes much time studying black holes and the cosmos in his search for God.

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WHAT’S INSIDE
2 Manna: The Original Biblical Fast Food

The ancient Israelites didn’t have to buy it. It was heaven-sent. It had a short expiry date. Yet this food from God filled them in the desert during 40 years of wandering.

4 The Quest for the Tree of Life
Start of a new komiks series featuring explorer and adventure Gideon Moreno.
9 Who Was the Original “Bad Boy?”
For many years, Augustine of Hippo led a wayward life. He broke his mother Monica’s heart. But the woman continuously prayed for her son. In the end, Augustine became one of the pillars of the Church.
11 Did Jesus Really Rise From the Dead?
A forensic validation of the miracle that makes Christianity unique among the world’s religions–the fact that we worship a God who overcame death and lives forever.
14 They Will Promise You the Moon and the Stars
When the candidates for the 2010 Election spin their campaign promises, how can you tell who is telling the truth, and who is pulling your leg?
17 A Genius Mind in a Wasted Body
Early in life, physical Stephen Hawking contracted a crippling disease. On top of it, he lost his ability to speak. Yet he made major scientific discoveries, and continues to look for God in the cosmos.
19 How Do You “Advertise” Jesus?
When Jesus said “Go preach the Gospel to all nations,” he wasn’t giving us an option but a command. But there’s plain preaching, and there’s creative visual preaching, as this collection of Jesus posters will show.
22 A Long, Long Walk Everyday
Children in a far-flung Sibuyan Island town are so keen to get their high school education, they don’t mind walking six hours everyday to and from school. How can you help them?
24 The Gospel-Bearer of Barangay Liblib
A new adventure of the Good News Kids. On a trip to a remote barangay, they discover a poor, uneducated boy who shares the Gospel better than anyone they know.
28 What X-Men’s Wolverine Can Teach Us About Free Will
Realizing he can hurt people and weak havoc when angry, comic strip character Wolverine of the X-Men chooses to take the road of the righteous.
29 A Classic Revisited: Noli Me Tangere
Beginning of the serialization of Jose Rizal’s immortal novel, translated to komiks by Clodualdo del Mundo Sr. 50 years ago.

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]]> http://cfamedia.org/pub/?feed=rss2&p=37 0 PnP Booklet Vol. 2 http://cfamedia.org/pub/?p=44 http://cfamedia.org/pub/?p=44#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:42:08 +0000 administrator http://localhost/mag/?p=44 This features the story of the orphans of Sister Teresa Spinelli Orphanage and that of a couple who gave the gifts that they received during their wedding anniversary to Pondo ng Pinoy. These true-to-life stories show us how  ”crumbs” can be of great help to institutions, projects for the needy, and other beneficiaries.

Please click here to download the booklet.

]]> http://cfamedia.org/pub/?feed=rss2&p=44 0 PnP Booklet Vol. 1 http://cfamedia.org/pub/?p=42 http://cfamedia.org/pub/?p=42#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:40:21 +0000 administrator http://localhost/mag/?p=42 The first issue of the booklet contains an illustrated primer on the Pondo ng Pinoy “theology of the crumbs”, as well as two inspirational comics stories based on actual cases of people who have supported Pondo. One of them is the story of Jay-jay, a five-year-old boy who campaigned faithfully for contributions to Pondo — until he succumbed unexpectedly to an illness.

Please click here to download the booklet.

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