There is no greater way to live life well than by serving the Lord. For more than three decades, Lolo Nestor faithfully served as PSL of GKK Sta. Rosa at Virgen Dolorosa Parish in the Archdiocese of Davao—longer than I have been alive. I grew up...
Growing up as a teenager, life with my mother was not easy. I was often distracted by gadgets, especially during the pandemic, which weakened my communication with her. I became irresponsible and easily irritated. Though my “Ilaw ng Tahanan,” my mom, had retired after 15...
Ang Maria Bambinella o Batang Maria usa ka debosyon ngadto sa Mahal nga Birhen Maria aron sa pagpasidungog kaniya sa iyang pagkabata. Kini usa ka debosyon nga nagagikan pa sa Milan, Italy, diin ang atong Mahal nga Birhen nailhan nga Maria Bambina o Bambinella, ug...
“God could not be everywhere, so He sent Mothers.” - Rudyard Kipling. This quote was the first thing I read on social media today, and it stirred up a flood of memories. How great is the love of God that He sent mothers to protect...
Losing balance is an infirmity which comes to a person while aging. When it is felt at the start, the person would begin to feel insecure and may even entertain future problems. However, this is bound to come to all. We may as well accept...
It was a different Saturday morning as we prepared for Andy's first Girl Scout activity at her school. "Papa, unsaon ni pagsuot sa scarf?", Andy asked, her voice filled with a mixture of excitement and uncertainty. I paused, while washing the dishes, as I tried...
Dear Ate Emz, I am 20 years old and I have a childhood male friend. He is a year older than me, he is 21 years. Since we went to the same school and we live near each other, our families got close instantly. Her mom became...
We have to be present in all human activities and organizations so that Christ may be present in them. We cannot allow apathy, laziness, or comfort-seeking to overcome us in this noble enterprise for God. Many endeavors and projects depend on decisions that may impact...
Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. argued that the Filipino is worth dying for because he believed that the Filipino is the nation’s greatest untapped resource. The Filipino adapts until his patience runs out, taking up arms only when all other means are exhausted. I believe the Filipino...
The question of what it takes to be an extraordinary lay minister often crosses my mind during Sunday Mass, particularly when they renew their vows before the Liturgy of the Eucharist. I sometimes find myself wondering, "Is being a lay minister solely for older gentlemen?"...