SOON after John the Baptist was arrested, Christ told the people, “The time has been fulfilled and the Kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the Gospel,” (Mk 1,15) after which he chose 12 apostles from among the disciples he managed to gather at...
How can we reconcile our roles as priests, prophets, and kings in the modern world? Baptism imparts a thoughtful identity to believers, integrating them into the priestly, prophetic, and kingly mission of Christ. As priests, the baptized are called to offer their lives as spiritual sacrifices,...
[gallery link="file" columns="2" size="full" ids="47067,47068"] A historic milestone unfolded at San Jose Parish in Pantukan as it officially opened its Holy Door on January 5, signifying its designation as one of the Pilgrim Churches for the Jubilee Year of Hope. The event was led by the...
Celebrated as a pioneer in community development and faith, Sultan reflects family on a legacy of service. In a heartfelt tribute to his solid dedication and service, Engineer Rudy Sultan and his family were recently awarded at the 75th Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Archdiocese of...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="47059,47060,46954"] Gisaulog sa Parokya sa Sagrada Pamilya sa Brgy. Dumoy ug Baliok ang ika-20 nga kapistahan nga adunay tema nga, “Manlakaw Kita nga Malaumon Uban sa Sagrada Pamilya”. Ang kapistahan gipangandaman pinaagi sa ispirituwal ug pisikal nga buluhaton. Niadtong Disyembre 13, gipahigayon ang usa...
The mission to attract pagans to Catholicism was hampered by realities on the ground. The natives of Samal, for instance, opposed the plan to pay tribute to the Church. Invoking the 1848 promise made by Don Jose Oyanguren exempting them from tithes, they left the...
(An excerpt of the homily of the Most Reverend Romulo G. Valles D.D. during the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord in San Pedro Cathedral Parish, January 5, 2024.) Epiphany comes from the Greek word, epiphaneia.. to make known, to reveal, to show, pagpakita, pagpadayag…...
Pista sa Batang Hesus (January 19, 2025) Is. 9:1-6 / Ps. 97:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6, 7 / Eph. 1:3-6, 15-18 / Lk. 2:41-52 Karong adlawa, atong gisaulog ang Kapistahan sa Santo Niňo, usa sa mga paboritong larawan mahitungod kang Jesu-Kristo sa katawhang Pilipino. Kitang mga Pilipino nahigugma...
“Kapoy ba nga nursing ka ug youth pod?” This is a question I often hear when sharing a cup of coffee with a youth member or parent. Truthfully, yes, it is tiring. I don’t want to sound hypocritical—balancing nursing school and youth ministry is a challenge...
The Diocese of Digos officially opened the Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope on December 29, 2024. The rites began at 9:00 AM at the Fatima Center, followed by a solemn Mass celebrated at the Mary Mediatrix of All Grace Cathedral presided by Most Rev. Guillermo...