Catholic bishops are open for dialogue to improve the justice system as lawmakers resumed hearing on the reimposition of the death penalty in the country. In a statement released Aug. 6, they stressed that exchange and cooperation are needed to move together towards more effective and...
[caption id="attachment_29081" align="alignright" width="350"] Looking more like a structure straight out of a science-fiction movie, NCCC's the Dome originally built to host events will be used as an additional holding area for COVID-19 patients. (Photo: Biboy Gomez)[/caption]DAVAO CITY - Noted for its appearance similar to...
1. What does the word “transfiguration” mean? The word “transfiguration” comes from the Latin roots trans- (“across”) and figura (“form, shape”). It thus signifies a change of form or appearance. This is what happened to Jesus in the event known as the Transfiguration: His appearance changed and...
Vatican City, Aug 6, 2020 - The Vatican’s doctrinal office issued Thursday a clarification on the sacrament of baptism, stating changes to the formula to emphasize community participation are not permitted. The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith responded to a question about whether it...
A Catholic bishop in central Philippines has warned the public not to drop their guard against the coronavirus disease. Bishop Patricio Buzon of Bacolod urged the people to take the threat of the pandemic seriously, and do their part to contain its spread. “Take seriously the gravity...
[caption id="attachment_29078" align="alignright" width="350"] Stained glass | St. Dominic sends out the Friars (Photo: Lawrence, OP | flickr)[/caption]Founder, Order of Preachers (August 8, 1170 – August 6, 1221) If he hadn’t taken a trip with his bishop, Dominic would probably have remained within the structure of contemplative...
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID 19) pandemic is a singular, unprecedented reality that no one is prepared to cope with for a lengthy period of time. It has caused so much fear and anxiety, because of uncertainties that can be overwhelming, causing strong emotions among adults...
Excerpts of the Homily of Most Rev. Romulo Valles, D.D., Archbishop of Davao, during the parochial fiesta of Sta. Ana Shrine Parish, Sta. Ana Avenue, July 26, 2020. (Part 2 of 2) Ikaduha, ang makatabang nato paggunit sa gasa sa pagtoo ang pagpangayo sa gasa sa kaalam....
A 31-year-old native of Bukidnon went viral for being the first Tigwahanon-Manobo lumad to become a registered nurse and earn a degree in medicine from De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute in Dasmarinas, Cavite. According to Joeffrey Mambucon, he initially wanted to take up...
Time is both a gift and a mystery. We should approach it with a sense of awe and gratitude. During this trying period when we have the luxury of time, may we take effort to reconsider those things which are truly meaningful -- and eternal. At...