SOMEONE sent me a podcast about how one should speak so that people listen and not get turned off. Among the mistakes that should be avoided in this regard are the following: neglecting to prepare, using filler words, talking too fast, talking too softly, forgetting...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="47929,47930,47931"] The 26th GKK Fiesta of San Jose, Esposo ni Maria, which belongs to the Immaculate Conception Parish in Mintal was a grand celebration of faith, unity, and devotion. Held on March 19, 2025 the highlight of the event was a solemn Fiesta...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="47924,47925,47926"] With hearts full of gratitude and faith, the Empress Community in Davao City joyfully celebrated the 24th Fiesta of GKK St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, on March 18, 2025. This year’s theme, “San Jose, Bana ni Santa Maria nga Birhen, Ubani Kami...
It used to be one of the beautiful places of worship in Samal Island, but on September 14, 1964, the Peñaplata Church, a Catholic edifice, was razed to the ground by a dawn fire that lasted only two hours. The mystery surrounding the blaze remains...
(An excerpt of the homily of the Most Reverend Romulo G. Valles D.D. during the Renewal of Vows of Hermanitas de la Anunciacion Sisters, Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Calinan March 25, 2025.) Why is the Church telling us or offering to us a reminder...
In times of political differences and conflict of opinions, what is the role of the Church? How can the Church be faithful to her mandate from the Jesus Christ who built her foundation on the apostles? Where should we, as Church, stand? We might have different...
Ika-5 Domingo sa Kwaresma (April 6, 2025) Is 43:16-21 / Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 / Phil 3:8-14 / Jn 8:1-11 Dali ba kita mohukom sa mga tawo nga atong giisip nga makasasala? Basin sama ra kita sa mga Pariseo ug mga eskriba nga dali kaayo sa paghukom...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="47908,47909,47910"] St. Joseph the Worker Parish celebrated the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary (Secondary Patron Saint) on March 19, 2025, with the theme: “St. Joseph, Companion of Pilgrims of Hope.” The celebration included two (2) Masses at 6:00 a.m. and 5:30...
The first military forces of the earliest civilizations (Hittites, Assyrians, Sumerians, Babylonians) were land armies used to capture and defend fertile farmlands so their people could eat. Later, the Greeks and Phoenicians, who had access to the Mediterranean Sea, used warships to acquire and protect...
Catholic leaders in Albay province are opposing a proposed lighting project around Mayon Volcano, citing environmental, cultural, and ethical concerns. In a statement issued Tuesday, Bishop Joel Baylon and the clergy of the Legazpi Diocese denounced the plan, arguing that installing laser and spotlight systems on...