WHEN Christ told his disciples, “Therefore fear them not, for nothing is covered that shall not be revealed, nor hid, that shall not be known,” (Mt 10,26) he was practically reassuring them—and now, us—that our courage in the face of whatever fear we may have...
THAT’S practically what can come to our mind when we consider Christ’s words to his disciples: “Lay not up to yourselves treasures on earth, where the rust and moth consume, and where thieves break through and steal. But lay up to yourselves treasures in heaven,...
THAT’S what Christ practically told his disciples as to how to pray. “When you are praying, speak not much, as the heathens. For they think that in their much speaking they may be heard,” he said. He then continued: “Be not you therefore be like...
THAT’S what Christ told his disciples, and now, us. “Take heed that you do not your justice before men, to be seen by them; otherwise, you shall not have a reward of your Father who is in heaven.” (Mt 6,1) As an example, he said: “Therefore,...
THIS is what we can gather from that gospel episode (cfr. Mt 5,43-48) where Christ told his disciples: “You have heard that it has been said, Thou shall love thy neighbor, and hate thy enemy. But I say to you, Love your enemies, do good...
THIS is about charity, the very essence of God. And as God’s image and likeness, we are supposed to also have this essence. It’s a charity that is not simply human and natural, but rather divine and supernatural. As such, it requires the very grace...
“Speak only if it improves upon the silence.” – Mahatma Gandhi Being vocally expressive is admirable. Not everyone is gifted with the courage or ability to voice what they feel, even when their hearts are overflowing. Some people turn their emotions into art—they draw, paint, or...
[gallery link="file" columns="2" size="full" ids="52400,52401"] As the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), the Parish Community of Our Lady of the Assumption continues its cherished tradition of the Bread Festival, a meaningful expression of faith centered on...
1800: At the dawn of the industrial revolution, planet’s CO2 concentration is around 280 ppm — 38% lower than today. 1896: Swedish chemist Svante Arrhenius publishes first study tying CO2 emissions to fossil fuels. 1937: University of Wisconsin geographer Glenn Trewartha helps coin the...
(Excerpt from the Homily of Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., during the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi Sunday) at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, F. Torres St., Davao City.) Now wow importante, but dili event, but a...