[gallery link="file" columns="2" size="full" ids="52979,52980"] As we celebrate the feast of Santa Monica on August 27, let me share to you my devotion to my son, Rev. Fr. Perry Neil Patayon, who was ordained to the priesthood on August 15, 2026. Santa Monica is the devoted...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="52968,52969,52971,52972,52974"] The month of August saw two ordinations to the priesthood. First ordination was on August 6 (Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord) at the Virgen de los Remedios Parish with Fr. Resty Joy Cabahug. The second was on August 15 (Solemnity...
There are moments in our lives that are difficult to explain because they are not just seen by the eyes, they are deeply felt by the heart. The arrival of the Pilgrim Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the Archdiocese of Davao is one...
When I was in second year high school, my best friend and I decided to join the school band. To be honest, my friend had the talent. He had a good ear for music and fit right in. As for me… well, my reason was a little...
Dear Ate Emz, Good day po sa lahat. Ako si Glenda, married for six years na at may isa kaming anak. Noon kasi, bata pa lang ako ay pangarap ko na mag-abroad para sa pamilya ko, at noong nagkapamilya na ako of my own, hindi pa rin...
(August 9, 2026/Davao City) — The Bukás Loób sa Diyos of which my wife Neng and I are members hold weekly Word Sharing Circle sessions at St. Paul’s Parish. But last June 23, instead of a WSC session, we listened to a taped teaching. The...
Dear Ate Emz, Good day po sa lahat. Gusto ko lang po mag share ng aking sitwasyon ngayon. Nakakalungkot lang aminin, pero nasa akin ang problema. Grabeng social anxiety and introvertness kasi ang meron ako. Marami na rin akong opportunities na nasayang dahil sa problema ko. Maraming...
When I was assigned as School Chaplain of Holy Cross of Davao College, I worked closely with our Campus Ministers in the spiritual formation of the school community. We celebrated Masses, facilitated recollections, heard confessions, and accompanied our students and employees in their journey of...
St. John Marie Vianney, widely known as the Curé of Ars, remains one of the Catholic Church’s most inspiring examples of priestly holiness and selfless service. Born on May 8, 1786, in the small village of Dardilly near Lyon, France, he spent his early years...
The devotion to Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage has been a cherished part of Filipino Catholic faith for centuries, symbolizing hope, protection, and the loving guidance of the Blessed Virgin Mary for all who journey through life's challenges. The history of this revered...