On September 27, 2026, the Church celebrates the 40th National Migrants’ Sunday, 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees and National Seafarers’ Sunday (observing the 31st National Seafarers’ Day), carrying the theme, “Even Just One of These Children,” drawn from Matthew 18:5: “Whoever welcomes one...
September, celebrated as Catechetical Month, offers the Church an opportunity to recognize the quiet yet vital mission of catechists who accompany people in knowing, loving, and living the faith. More than teachers of religious knowledge, catechists are witnesses who help bring the Gospel closer to...
The 75th Fiesta Celebration of the Holy Cross of Davao College (HCDC) is more than a commemoration of seven and a half decades. It is a celebration of a legacy rooted in faith, education, and service. Under the banner “Ex Fide Ad Veritatem: 75 Years...
From Genesis, we learn that God is gracious, but we often choose to reject His plan for our happiness. Marred by sin, even nature has been affected. His creation is intended to benefit everyone; however, greed has exploited it, leaving destruction along its path. In...
Hero comes from a Greek word meaning a person of great courage and known for his exploits. The last 100 years have produced fewer heroes known for their sacrifices and their principles. Yet there are more heroes today who are not known and will never...
In a world that often celebrates loud victories, we sometimes forget the women whose greatest victories happen quietly. Saint Monica was one such woman. Remembered as the mother of Saint Augustine, she was also a wife who knew the struggles of marriage. Her husband was difficult,...
Davao City had its first election for mayor to eight (8) councilors in 1955. Elias Baguio Lopez was the Political Wonder Boy. He was the first and only Mindanao Lumad (Obo Guiangan) student to be elected President of the U.P. Diliman Student Council (1954-55). He took...
The Saint Francis Xavier Regional Major Seminary (ReMaSe) of Mindanao being the first major seminary in the southern part of the country is worthy of our continued support and respect as she has produced hundreds of priests. Her alumni who are now assigned in many...
What is the mission of a priest? Obviously, the priest is alter Christus, another Christ. In this sense he represents Christ and acts in the person of Christ especially in celebrating the sacraments. In St. John Marie Vianney, priests must find inspiration, particularly in drawing people...
There are 3 kinds of lolas, the very good, the special and the special special. There are 3 kinds of lolos, the harmless, the cranky (saputon) and the normal. Grandparents have the same vision, dream and attitudes. Vision: Grandparents want their children and grandchildren to have...