In an age where opinions are instantly shared and mistakes are quickly exposed, justice is often reduced to swift condemnation. Social media, public discourse, and even personal relationships can become arenas of harsh judgment. People are labeled quickly, and forgiveness is rarely given space to...
April 9 is Araw ng Kagitingan, a day of observance to honor the bravery and sacrifice of Filipino and allied soldiers during World War II. It commemorates the fall of Bataan and serves as a solemn tribute to the resilience and heroism of those who...
Palm Sunday unfolds as a profound paradox. It begins with celebration and ends in silence. Jesus enters Jerusalem greeted by praise, yet He knows that the same city will soon demand His death. This moment reveals not confusion in Christ, but clarity. He walks forward...
Sa matag tuig nga nagkaduol ang Semana Santa, makita nato diha sa mga balita nga nga nagkadaghan ang mga tawo sa mga terminal kay mouli sa ilang tagsa-tagsa ka lugar, ang uban gani matanggong kay kay tungod mahutdan ug bus nga mobyahe ug maghulat pa...
Towards the middle of the entire celebration in this season of Lent, let us offer some preparations needed for the clergy. If the laity need preparations for a meaningful Lent, how much more for the clergy who are supposed to inspire in “Listening and Fasting:...
It is difficult to forgive when the wound is deep. It is also difficult to ask for forgiveness when pride rules. That is why the season of Lent is a time of healing, and a call to humility. To forgive requires time. It is neither automatic...
Suffering is a reality no one escapes. It enters our lives through illness, loss, failure, injustice, and even when we love—often in ways we do not expect or choose. In a world that teaches us to avoid pain at all costs, the Christian faith invites...
“Remember you are dust and unto dust you shall return.” Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten Season in which Catholics around the globe receive ashes on their foreheads. The ashes placed upon our foreheads are not marks of defeat, but signs of truth....
About 750 diocesan clergy from all over Mindanao will gather at KCC Convention Center in the Archdiocese of Zamboanga on February 10-12, 2026. Journeying in synodality, these workers in the vineyard of the Lord in this southern part of the country gather every year bringing...
The Church celebrates February as Pro Life Month for a special reason. Abortion created a worldwide uproar which divided families 40 years ago. It is still a serious issue though the opposing parties have reduced their tenacity. This is because from the 1980’s to the...