In Spes Non Confundit, the Bull of Indiction of the Ordinary Jubilee Year 2025, Pope Francis exhorts us to discover hope in the signs of the times. Among these signs are: First, peace. “Is it too much to dream that arms can fall silent and cease...
The first sentence of Charles Dickens Classic, Tales of two Cities is “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” All weather stations say 2024 was the hottest year on records. After the long drought, came a series of typhoons, floods...
Since the beginning of creation, man is the center because He created him in His image and likeness. God cannot afford to allow us to be separated from Him for He destined us to be united with Him in eternal joy. At Christmas, we celebrate...
Misa de Gallo is one of the most cherished Advent traditions in the Philippines. Historically known as a vigil, it serves as a spiritual preparation for the commemoration of the birth of Jesus. Yet, it is also an opportunity to experience joy as we await...
The Immaculate Virgin Mary was young when she conceived the Lord, yet she did not waver in her response to God’s call. Her fiat to the Archangel Gabriel marked her as the new Ark of the Covenant, bearing the fulfillment of God’s promise to save...
We just closed the liturgical year by putting Christ first and foremost as our King. However, long before the Advent season started, we Filipinos already began the festive mood last September. Commercial activity heightens as we approach Christmas. Christmas songs and decors everywhere, coupled with...
As the Archdiocese of Davao celebrates its Diamond Jubilee, we are invited to reflect on 75 years of faith and service while embracing a hopeful vision for the future. Beginning in February 2024, nine months of monthly activities have prepared us for the culminating celebration...
As we observe the World Day of the Poor, on November 17, we are reminded of our duty to care for those living in poverty. The Archdiocesan Nourishment Center (ANC) in the Archdiocese of Davao City embodies this call through its holistic support for impoverished...
This marks the fifth year that the Archdiocese of Davao celebrates a week-long program honoring the saints. It’s encouraging to see that some private companies are going out of their way to support this archdiocesan initiative. The program serves as an opportunity for evangelization, strategically...
A constant flow of people visiting and praying for their dearly departed is a beautiful Filipino family value worth practicing. It shows our enduring love for our relatives who once shared existence with us, now etched in memories. Like them, we all are given gifts...