A large part of our Christian formation on virtues begins in the early years of our lives. This exposure happens in the family life. The growth is fastest when the parents practice the virtues themselves. Truly, the family is the seedbed of virtues. The process...
The Philippines, a country with a rich Catholic heritage, observes one of its most cherished traditions during the Christmas season: the Misa De Gallo and Simbang Gabi. These practices are not only religious but also deeply embedded in Filipino culture. During the reign of the Spaniards...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has designated December 1 or the first Sunday of December as National AIDS Sunday. Statistics are alarming. Google reports that as of September 2025, there is an average of 61% new cases reported daily, mostly male aged 15-34,...
The Season of Advent has begun, marking the start of a new liturgical year and inviting the faithful to prepare their hearts for the coming of Jesus Christ. In the Archdiocese of Davao, this season carries special meaning as we continue to walk through the...
The country is beset with bickering from groups pronouncing their allegiance to their political leaders. The scenario is getting worse as days go by. Corruption is the flavor of the news, from flood control scams down to budget insertions. In addition, political leaders seem to...
The vocation to holiness is for everyone - marriage, priestly and religious life, single blessedness. That is why, Vocation Month was launched last November 1, Solemnity of All Saints. How can we help give hope for vocations? Healing, Organizing, Praying, Engaging. Help heal wounds brought about by...
It is the 6th year of the Gallery of Saints. This religious event features the life stories of different saints while their image is on display thus the term gallery. However, it is not purely only knowing about our favorite saints but also knowing our...
November 1 and November 2 are the days we commemorate for the saints and the departed souls. The two days are connected, representing the “communion of saints” that includes the living, those in purgatory, and those in heaven. Both days are in celebration of our...
Celebrating the Prison Awareness Sunday is a time to see the design plan of God to every human person: To experience joy and fullness of life. As human beings, we easily forget, weak, sinners, and easily be tempted. In the society there is a jail...
When we think of saints, we often picture holy men and women who lived long ago and far away. Yet the story of San Pedro Calungsod reminds us that holiness can bloom in youth, in service, and in ordinary life lived with extraordinary faith. Born in...