THE parables Christ told his disciples that compared the Kingdom of heaven with a mustard seed and a pinch of yeast (cfr. Mt 13,31-35) obviously are meant to tell us that, yes, heaven and everything related to it can and should be found in the...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="40956,40957,40958"] “Love makes unity, Sports makes peace" Isip pagsaulog sa ika-61 nga kapistahan ni Sr. Santiago Apostol sa Bunawan nga adunay tema, "Kumonyon, Partisipasyon og Misyon Duyog ni Sr. Santiago Apostol", nagkadaiyang aktibidades ang gipasiugda sa mga kabatan-onan. Unang aktibidad nga gisugdan adtong Hulyo...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="40948,40949,40950,40951,40952,40953"] "Ang iyang kalooy kay gikan sa edad hangtod sa edad." (Lk 1:50) Kudos sa Holy Family Parish sa Brgy. Dumoy-Baliok kauban ang FLA/PSKB/GSL sa maanindot ug makapatandog nga selebrasyon sa World Day for Grandparents and Elderly niadtong Dominggo, Hulyo 23. Tinuod nga ang...
Having been established by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines in 1965, the Mission Society of the Philippines (MSP) serves as the official missionary arm of the Catholic Church in the Philippines. As a sign of commitment of the Catholic faithful to support our...
[gallery columns="2" link="file" size="full" ids="40999,41000"] The vibrant Barangay Bunawan Covered Court was filled with excitement and anticipation as the parishioners of St. James the Apostle Parish gathered on July 17, 2023, at 7 pm for a night of musical enchantment. Titled "Musikahan ng Caminantes," the talent...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="40935,40936,40937,40938,40939"] Strengthening the Youth Synodal Journey, the Diocesan Youth Apostolate of the Diocese of Mati once again gathered for their 16th Biennial Convention, July 17–20, in Baganga, Davao Oriental, with the theme “Journeying with haste like Mary in communion, participation, and mission.” DYC is...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="40991,40992,40993,40994,40995,40996"] After the limitations brought about by the pandemic were lifted, the faithful of Davao and nearby places were able to celebrate with great solemnity the 2023 Novena and Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel at the Carmelite Monastery of Davao, located...
Since the start of my retirement years from full-time service over a decade ago, praying at dawn upon waking up became a habit. Praying at dawn is so enticing because of silence, coolness and concentration as I look at the few statues I have at...
(Homily of Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., Archbishop of Davao during the 15th Sunday in Ordinary time and the Sending forth of the World Youth Day 2023 Delegates at San Pedro Cathedral Parish, July 15, 2023.) We are nourished always by the word of God. First...
As we remember today the offering of self for our Filipino missionaries, we must be awakened in our calling to do our share of the mission, and concretely support our missionaries through our prayers and financial support. In the past, we were benefactors of foreign...