One Saturday afternoon, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, I heard someone in distress while knocking at the gate and calling our attention; our elderly gardener, Pipo, met an accident. Triggered by an adrenaline rush, I proceeded to the scene and witnessed the poor...
[gallery size="full" link="file" ids="39071,39072,39073,39074,39075"] Serving others is a fundamental aspect of Christianity, and it is through service that we can live out our faith and make a positive impact on the world. The Bible tells us that each person is created with a unique set of...
The heart is one of the most important organs in the human body. It's responsible for pumping blood and delivering oxygen and other essential nutrients throughout the body. But it’s not just physical health that matters--mental and emotional well-being are just as critical. Having a...
Dear Ate Emz, Ulitawo pa ako hangtod karon sa akong pang-edaron nga 30 anyos. Ang akong kasinatian mahitungod sa akong batasan kaniadto nga kusog mamalikas. Akong naandan kining mamalikas tungod sa akong madungog sa ubang tawo sa dihang bata pa ako. Makalingaw paminawon apan sa karon...
Ash Wednesday is fast approaching, and most of us wonder why we celebrate it. We even ask ourselves, what’s really the origin of it or what’s its purpose. Why do we put ashes on our foreheads? Do we really need to fast? These are some...
“From this day on, prayers said on this spot will be heard – and answered.” - Our Lady at La Vang, 1798 I was recently in Hue City in Vietnam for the International Conference on Religious Tourism. While the event was rich with opportunities to learn,...
Dear Ate Emz, Ang akong istorya mahitungod kini sa akong kinaiya nga unta mausab na. Kining akong pagka happy-go-lucky. Wala pa akoy konkreto nga plano sa kinabuhi basta ang akoa i-enjoy ang matag higayon sa akong kinabuhi. Live life to the fullest. Privileged kaayo ako kay...
The Gospel of the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time is telling the Christian world to love their enemies, pray for their oppressors, and become perfect because the Heavenly Father is perfect. But this article is addressed to the seminarians who are still in the formation whether...
Dear Ate Emz, Praised be Jesus Christ! Usa ako ka single Dad ug naa koy anak nga lalaki 5 years old pa. Aduna koy nakaila nga single mom pud. One year old pa lang ang iyang anak. Nagkaila kami sa usa ka okasyon pinaagi sa among mga...
There is an avant-garde quote thrown around in the art world, more than that, it’s being taught in art classes and schools. It goes: art is not nature, and nature is not art. However, one would be forgiven for thinking that this is blasphemous. For...