ONE of the intended effects of the Lenten season is the transformation of our heart such that we trust God more and, in fact, always, rather than getting trapped in our tendency to rely mainly, if not only, on our human and natural powers. This was...
THIS Lenten season, let's reflect on the importance of serving others, especially when we have been blessed with talents and privileges. Instead of expecting to be served, let's cultivate a heart of service and humility. This we can gather from what Christ himself said once to...
THIS is none other than to do everything in our life with the intention of loving and glorifying God. And given how we, as children of God, are related to him, we should also do everything with the intention of loving others. We should not...
ONE of the things that we are encouraged to learn and develop during this Lenten season is how to be merciful always. This we can gather from the gospel of St. Luke where we hear Christ telling his disciples: “Be therefore merciful, as your Father also...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="51517,51518,51519,51520,51521,51522"] Last year’s content focused on the history and foundation of our Chapel. Through this article, I want to express the hardships and sacrifices that are often hidden and rarely spoken about. To our ever-active and loving PSK—Mrs. Remy D. Chan and Mr....
(An excerpt of the Homily of the Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D. during the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of EDSA People Power last February 25, 2026 at San Pedro Cathedral.) I’d like to believe that People Power in EDSA are among the signs for...
It is difficult to forgive when the wound is deep. It is also difficult to ask for forgiveness when pride rules. That is why the season of Lent is a time of healing, and a call to humility. To forgive requires time. It is neither automatic...
Ika-3 Domingo sa Kwaresma (March 8, 2026) Ex 17:3-7 / Ps 95: 1-2, 6-7, 8-9 / Rom 5:1-2, 5-8 / Jn 4:5-42 Makadungog kita nga ang tawo walay katagbawan. Bisan aduna nay kwarta, mangawkaw pa gihapon. Bisan duna nay para niya manghilabot pa gihapon. Bisan gihatagan na,...
San Francisco de Asis Parish was recently blessed with a moment of grace and ecclesial communion as the Oblates of Saint Joseph conducted a canonical visit led by their Superior General, Rev. Fr. Jan Pelczarski, OSJ, accompanied by his Second General Councilor, Rev. Fr. Ademola...
Hundreds of pilgrims lined up before dawn on Sunday to be among the first to pray before the exposed relics of St. Francis in his basilica in Assisi, Italy. The saint’s bones will lie in a glass box through March 22 — fully visible outside the...