Dear KNOT, Matag higayon nga muabot ang ka paskohan dili kalikayan nga manumbalik ang mga memories nga kauban pa ang mga minahal sa kinabuhi. Ang mga kalipay ug pagmaya mabati nato nga walay makatupong. Nganhi, ngadto ang mga kalingawan. Ubay-ubay ang mga panghitabo nga gusto natong mabalik...
In a recollection where I was invited to share my synodal experience, there was this question deeply embedded in my mind, “how can we sustain this?” He was referring to the consultation process. Knowing the plans that Fr. Allan Rodriguez had in mind, I readily...
Compassion means empathizing and caring for the unfortunate situation of the others. When we have compassion, we put ourselves in the shoes of others in their misfortunes and feel what they feel. Compassion is supposed to not only feel pity but also to try to...
Dear KNOT, Kitang tanan nga samtang buhi pa aduna gyud mga problemang gina atubang. Lisod man o sayon dako o gamay. Ako si Mercy 40 anyos dalaga. Sa akong kabahin siguro magpabilin na lang akong dalagang ulay. Wala ko na gihandum ang ma minyo pa kay lagi...
The Philippine Church celebrates the longest and one of the known religious celebrations by Filipino Catholics called Misa de Gallo. This celebration of the Philippine Church has been granted permission by the Holy Father dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, which starts every 16 of...
Dear KNOT Maayong hapon. Ako si Ate Lourdes 65 ang pangidaron. Lourdes ang akong ngalan kay natawo ako Pebrero 11 kapistahan sa Birhen sa Lourdes. Akong mahinumduman nga sa kada Birthday nako mag novena gyud siya sa Birhen sa Lourdes. Tungod niini na inspire ako nga...
The Season of Advent begins this coming Sunday. Advent is a time to prepare. It makes us reminisce a religious season that is intertwined with hope and spiritual expectation. It is a moment when the Christian community prepares to commemorate the birth of Jesus –...
[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="33403,33402,33396,33397,33398,33399,33400,33401"] Sisters of the Presentation of Mary of Bourg-St. Andeol (PM Sisters) The Foundation It was during the Reign of Terror, at the height of the French Revolution in the 18th century. The priests were in hiding, churches were destroyed and convents were closed. When...
Do you know what Padre Pio said when the Vatican tried to suppress him? Imagine you were part of the leadership of the Catholic Church, and you lived all the way in the Vatican. Far away from experiencing the holiness of a man like Padre Pio....
The conferences I had to attend overseas allowed me to experience Turkish Air and touchdowns in Istanbul a number of times. Twice, I also managed to avail free layover service. Everyone who flew through Istanbul and had a 6-24 hours layover time was eligible for...