Ang Eid al-Adha usa sa mga mahinungdanon nga kasaulugan sa atong mga kaigsoonang Muslim dili lamang dinhi sa Pilipinas apan sa tibuok kalibutan. Kini saulogon human sa bulan sa Ramadhan. Kini gitawag pud og “Kapistahan sa Pagsakripisyo” (Feast of Sacrifice) agig paghinumdom sa pagsakripisyo ni...
(A reflection during the CBCP-ECSC Regional Seminar and Workshop on Empowering You with Truth in this Digital World held at Betania Retreat House, Cebu City, on July 22-24, 2019) Our products are non-tangible. The usual products are material things. Ours is vision-mission of evangelization. The world teaches...
[caption id="attachment_25141" align="alignright" width="350"] Photo: Cathopic[/caption]Since Faith is an act that comprehends all the dimensions of our existence, it also requires constantly renewed reflection and witness. The question “when was the gift of faith been given to me?” brings us to the very chief point...
“The best people in Davao that I know are Masons,” was Berting’s answer when asked to renounce Masonry before his baptism of The Holy Spirit in the Life in The Spirit Seminar (LSS). He finally agreed when assured by our under-shepherd that we will prayerfully...
“Coming of age” at seniority, the heart looks back to where and what life has really been all about. It was an eye-opener, more heart-opener even, when Davao Churches prayed about our duty to care for our environment. No finger pointing at all, yes LORD GOD,...
Duha na lamang ka bulan, saulugon na sab sa Dakbayan sa Davao ang tinuig nga Kadayawan Festival sa matag buwan sa Agosto, isip pag-ila usab sa atong mga kaigsuonang mga Lumad nga ania dinhi sa syudad, ilabina nga aduna silay dakong papel sa paglambo sa...
Seventeen (17) years ago, that was April 21, 2002, my son Roel called me up via cellphone informing me with exultant voice, “Dad, Tatay na ako.” I could still vividly remember how he twice told me that exciting and breaking news that his wife Marjet...
[caption id="attachment_24898" align="alignright" width="234"] Photo by Marlon Guillano[/caption]The “Mary, month of May” has passed and the “Marrying month of June” is here! Every future bride dreams of a fairy-tale wedding this month: to walk down the aisle dressed in a sparkling white gown befitting a...
[caption id="attachment_24756" align="aligncenter" width="960"] (Photo: CTV via AP)[/caption] Last January, I was privileged to assist in one of the novena masses in the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño. As customary, there was the traditional Sinulog Dance right after the blessing. Normally, I am not keen on...
[caption id="attachment_24715" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The rain that started at about 5:00 pm last May 18, 2019 did not discourage Marian devotees spearheaded by members of the Archdiocesan Council of the Lay Apostolate and Integrated Movements (ACLAIM) to hold the 12th Marian Procession from ADDU Matina...