Through the years we are witnesses to God’s tokens and gifts to us in the form of peace, progress and the company of caring friends He gives us in this our transitory life on earth. Hence we realize how much we owe to God who deserves...
The title of this Column should remind our readers of 2 previous reflections: Social Conscience Based on Shalom and When the Church Gets Sick. In my reflection on Shalom I recalled that this Hebrew word means Wholeness, Integrity, Harmony and Proportion in the life of an...
Two years ago, Davao City witnessed the devastating effects of the flashflood in Matina Pangi, the worst disaster the city had so far. Residents were unprepared thinking it was just the usual rainfall and not as devastating. What happened was unexpected. In a matter of seconds,...
The Congregation for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments responded to a letter of inquiry sent by an individual who inquired about the liturgical dance and ministry of the parish which he belongs to. This individual faithful was concerned regarding the practice of liturgical...
The BASIC ECCLESSIAL COMMUNITY (BEC) located at University of Southeastern Philippines has a devotion to the Holy Eucharist and to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The regular mass is every Wednesday in honor to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Students encounter many trials, struggles in study and adjusting to...
(A Homily on the Feast of St. Josemaria Escriva, Founder of Opus Dei, June 26, 2013) On the occasion of the Feast of St. Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer on June 26, I would like to reflect on the relevance of the message to all Davaoeños, of...
(Editor’s note: This is a summary of an article written by John L. Allen, Jr., a known reporter from the Vatican.) Psychologists call it cognitive dissonance when experience conflicts with one’s model or the world. Since people cannot live in perpetual confusion, either the facts have...