[caption id="attachment_9980" align="alignright" width="350"] Holly[/caption]Mistletoe, Holly. Two hundred years before Christ was born, the Druids used mistletoe to celebrate the coming winter. They believed the mistletoe, a parasitic plant, had special healing powers. Scandinavians also thought of it as a plant of peace and harmony....
Recently a group of Secular Carmelites from Davao City made a pilgrimage to the significant places in Spain where the Carmelite Spirituality had been enriched by the reforms of St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross. It was a self-managed pilgrimage, meaning,...
His name means “In Strength.” He heeded the counsel of Philippians 4:8-9. His work: Boaz displayed and showed kindness towards Ruth. He protected and provided for Ruth, while she worked in Boaz’ fields. His character: Boaz was an upright man. He was loyal and generous to...
Jesus, the Reason for the Season Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays? Your greetings may reveal who you are and what you are celebrating. Is it the Christian Christmas or the Xmas without Christ in it? Christmas is a time for celebration. But how conscious are we of its...
Advanced Merry Krismas po!!! Mao kini ang sagad natong madungog karon sa mga bata ug mga katutubo nga manaygon sa atbang sa atong pultahan. Hapit na man gud ang Pasko ug tinghatag na pud ug regalo. Ang pangutana, ginaablihan ba nato ang atong pultahan aron mohatag...
IT was my second time to be able to visit Tandag City. My first visit to Tandag City was in 2012 when we brought school supplies for the poor Manobo school children in the hinterlands of Surigao del Sur. It was in July 2011 when...
His name means “The Name of God.” Samuel had realized God’s protection out of obedience. He had led the people through a time of repentance and intercession that restored their relationship with God; called forth His protective care (1 Samuel 7:10). His work: Samuel was a priest,...
Mother Teresa was always her own person, startlingly independent, obedient, yet challenging some preconceived notions and expectations. Her own life story includes many illustrations of her willingness to listen to and follow her own conscience, even when it seemed to contradict what was expected. This strong...
The logo and the motto together provide a fitting summary of what the Jubilee Year is all about. The motto Merciful Like the Father (taken from the Gospel of Luke, 6:36) serves as an invitation to follow the merciful example of the Father who asks...
My Metro Xavier Fiesta Visit Simple, yet a striking question that needs to be answered. As a youth, I have asked myself, how am I living today? Am I still on the right track? Do I still value the morals taught to me by my parents?...