Filipinos are often admired for their resiliency. This concept may not have been clearly understood by many of the Filipino people, though the constant attribution of this characteristic has deeply ingrained in the psyche of most Filipinos, that they are people who are capable of...
By tradition, many women are accustomed to wear veils when going to church. The veil, belo, or some call it mantilla, has been prevalent throughout centuries and its use is one reverential act towards the Lord. Veils signify a woman’s modesty and simplicity towards Christ. The...
“Papa, tinood ang aswang? Hadlok ka?” (Papa, is there really an aswang / monster? Are you afraid of them?) Andy, my 3-year-old daughter was so serious when she asked me this question and I was taken back to my experience in a company farm, in the...
Dear Ate Emz, Nagbulag kami sa akong asawa kaniadto 3 anyos pa among anak. Dili ko nalang idetalye ang rason, sa pagka karon duna na kami kanya2x nga kinabuhi nga gina atiman. Akong estranged wife dunay iya na nga love interest ug ako naa sab. Okay...
They say the art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundings. In the past few years, everyone faced trying times. There were many moments when hearts felt heavy and brighter tomorrows seemed too far away. Nevertheless, through the grace of God, many...
Dear Ate Emz, Aduna koy girlfriend ug 3 na mi ka tuig nga mag-uyab. Sulod sa tulo ka tuig away bati ug usa sa among mga conflict is ang transparency. Dili malikayan nga manghilabot ang akong girlfriend sa akong cellphone nga kasagaran namong awayan. Bisan ako...
[gallery columns="2" size="full" ids="37442,37443"] Why did I decide to join the Divine Cosplay? When I saw the Facebook post containing the invitation to join the Divine Cosplay for the Gallery of Saints, the idea of participating was not really in my mind. However, a few days after...
St. Martín de Porres, in full Juan Martín de Porres Velázquez, (born 1579, Lima, Viceroyalty of Peru [now in Peru]—died November 3, 1639, Lima; canonized 1962; feast day November 3), Peruvian friar noted for his kindness, his nursing of the sick, his obedience, and his...
Dear Ate Emz, Dili ko mabasol kung ngano ang akong inahan sakit kaayo iyang buot kanako. Tungod kini sa bug-at nga rason. Akoa na nga gi hinulsolan ang mga sayop nga akong nabuhat. Dala sa akong pagka huyang ako biktima sa sayo nga napaangkan. Duna na akoy...
St. Jude, also known as Thaddaeus, was a relative of Our Savior and a brother of St. James the Less. He was one of Jesus' 12 Apostles, and his symbol is a club. A flame is often depicted around the head of St. Jude to...