Category Archives: Opinion

THE phrase appears in St. Paul’s Second Letter to the Corinthians, describing St. Paul’s affliction that was meant to keep him from becoming arrogant. We can just speculate what that “thorn” specifically was. What is clear is that the flesh, if not properly animated by...

THAT’S the theme of the Jubilee Year 2025 as declared by Pope Francis last year. The Jubilee Year began last December 24 and will end on January 6, 2026. The idea behind is to encourage everyone to make pilgrimages that hopefully would foster forgiveness, conversion...

Some have said my article on public speaking was too soft. While humor can be engaging, sarcasm often does more harm than good, even with a captive audience. Consider these remarks: He was accepted into an exclusive club—but only because they needed someone to snub. He...

(An excerpt of the homily of the Most Reverend Romulo G. Valles D.D. during the 14th Parochial Fiesta of Virgen Delos Remedios Parish, Crossing Bayabas, Toril, Davao City February 2, 2025.) Nganong naapil ang kandila sa pista karon, naminaw mo sa Ebanghelyo? Sa dihang misulod sila...