We read of humanitarian support being extended to returning Marawi internally displaced persons (IDPs) rendered homeless by the armed hostilities. As concerned brethren in Christ, we also have tried to do our part to reach out to various needy persons, foremost in our own families...
As the Liturgical Year comes to an end, the feast of Christ the King recalls for us the great messianic mission of Jesus in his teaching of the values of the Kingdom of God [the Father] to the world – in his time, our time,...
Our pilgrim mission on earth is a daily summons to share our ‘salt for the earth’ (Mt 5:13) as we endeavor to grow in Jesus’ image. This is a reminder of our stewardship in this world that is shown in sharing one’s gifts and talents...
The end of the Marawi war in Mindanao has opened and enhanced a prayer brigade for peaceful sustainability and healing of wounds, while the government focuses on repair and rebuilding of structures for the homeless and marginalized victims. There is no rest to the call...
It may be said that the month of November conveys great happiness to the souls in Purgatory due to the prayerful remembrances and Masses offered for them. They, the ‘Church Suffering’ are totally dependent on the ‘Church Militant’ here on earth. The greatest gift we...
Witnessing to God’s love on earth means showing one’s love for one’s neighbor, as Jesus said, “And a second [commandment] is like it [the first and greatest commandment to love God] – You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Mt 22:39). You cannot love God...
As loyal citizens of any country, we give due respect to the civil authority of the place. Authority also comes in different forms or governments as each country’s history shows the development among generations. There are various ways of electing rightful authority, but once lawfully...
Each day unfolds new purposes in one’s life as the routine continues and we face opportunities for improvement or remain stagnant when driven by doubt or fear. The new day bespeaks of the inner mission to discover God’s will in performing one’s tasks and building...
Modern civilization continues to be torn by violence, division, and destruction of moral and spiritual values. In Church worship, there are lessening numbers. The reality of fallen-away Catholics is a wake-up call to attend to the needs of those in search of credible Christian witnesses...
The call to mission never ends and the heart of a missionary never closes itself off from the opportunities to be the good soil of the growth and sharing in the Good News of God’s love and salvation for his redeemed people. So has been...
