Last June 22, 2013, the Indigenous People’s Apostolate of the Archdiocese of Davao, headed by Fr. Jun Acedo, Jr., held a blessing of the Ata Student’s Shelter at DapSa. We were invited to grace the occasion. I was with Fr. Norman Quilaquil, OP and two...
The Congregation for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments responded to a letter of inquiry sent by an individual who inquired about the liturgical dance and ministry of the parish which he belongs to. This individual faithful was concerned regarding the practice of liturgical...
The BASIC ECCLESSIAL COMMUNITY (BEC) located at University of Southeastern Philippines has a devotion to the Holy Eucharist and to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The regular mass is every Wednesday in honor to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Students encounter many trials, struggles in study and adjusting to...
(A Homily on the Feast of St. Josemaria Escriva, Founder of Opus Dei, June 26, 2013) On the occasion of the Feast of St. Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer on June 26, I would like to reflect on the relevance of the message to all Davaoeños, of...
(Editor’s note: This is a summary of an article written by John L. Allen, Jr., a known reporter from the Vatican.) Psychologists call it cognitive dissonance when experience conflicts with one’s model or the world. Since people cannot live in perpetual confusion, either the facts have...
Quote: Cyril's theme: "Only if it is one and the same Christ who is consubstantial with the Father and with men can he save us, for the meeting ground between God and man is the flesh of Christ. Only if this is God's own flesh can...
A boy in a taxi was eating chocolate, when the cab driver said, “That will ruin your teeth.” The boy replied, “my grandpa lived 128 years.” Surprised the cabbie asked, “was it because of eating chocolates?” The boy replied, “No, he’s always minding his own business.”...
(part 3 of 3) The proctors gave break time as part of their protocol. Taking my bread and water, the nurse graduate proctor said to everybody from the room. “Relax guys, we will resume at 11:30 for Prof Ed.” Upon writing this story, I remember my...
Ganyan ka ba talaga dapat? O sadyang pagmamahal mo sa amin ay tapat? Kami ay makasalanan at minsan ka nang tinalikuran Kami ay nakakalimot ngunit ikaw ay di sumusuko Kami ay minahal mo nang tapat Kahit minsan tila kami ay di karapat-dapat. Sadyang kami ay pinagpala At ika'y may pusong di nagsasawa Sa...
A few days ago, I had the chance to visit again the fish port of Gen. Santos City. As far as I can remember, it was my third time to visit the fish port. My first visit was many years ago, when I did a...