Davao’s 1848 conquest in the hands of the Spanish-led expedition was a turning point to the history of Catholicism in Davao. The significance of this event betrays the expectation of a region to be forever subjugated and controlled by colonial grip. Two key facets, however,...
Dear Ate Emz, MARRIED na po ako, mag 3 years na. Duna kami 1yr old baby sa akong asawa. Happy and contented. Kaya lang ang akong asawa may pagka Mom’s girl. She cannot get over with being dependent to my in-law. Halos tanan iyang ginaasa. Ang...
For the young people, life often feels like a whirlwind of challenges. Every day, they navigate a maze of school deadlines, family responsibilities, and the expectations of society. Sometimes, they feel like drowning, lost in a sea of doubts and insecurities. It’s in these moments...
Rivalry between religious congregations, if you will, was a quarrelsome subject between the Recollects and the Jesuits (Society of Jesus). This competition started decades before the Recollects were given jurisdiction of northeastern Mindanao. This enmity is palpable in written accounts, particularly in the last half...
Advent, a season of joyful anticipation, is often overshadowed by the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations. While the world entices us with festivities, parties, and gift shopping, the Church reminds us that Advent is a time of spiritual readiness, calling us to prepare our...
An oft-repeated and nearly overlooked facet in the spread of Catholicism in Davao region is its history; how it all started and how it has evolved. During American rule, under the mantle of religious freedom, new movements like Protestantism and Freemasonry afforded new challenges and...
The Milan Cathedral, soaring against the Italian sky, took my breath away. It wasn't just the stunning architecture that captivated me, but a deep sense of purpose that filled me. I was standing in front of the cathedral, and I felt warmth in my heart. The...
Bag-ohay lang, nakakita ko og video sa TikTok nga nakapamalandong kanako. Usa kini ka “Get Ready With Me” para sa Halloween, diin ang usa ka influencer nagbisti og hadlok nga nawong sa madre. Para sa kadaghanan, ang Halloween usa ka panahon sa lingaw-lingaw. Apan, nakalimtan...
“I can’t do it.” Just weeks before the worship night, I declared to God that I couldn't handle it. I felt like a child, wanting to stay home with my tablet instead of going to the park. I was being stubborn again. In the nights...
All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day are two important days in many Catholic countries as people remember Christian saints, martyrs and loved ones who have died. The Philippines is the world’s third largest Catholic country and it celebrates these feasts with great devotion as...