On the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Corpus Christi, we are reminded of the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. “It is a presence in the fullest sense: that is to say, it is a substantial presence by which...
What a fitting day to celebrate, as the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) declares, the Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) Sunday on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. As the Holy Trinity is a celebration of the One God in Three Persons, the...
Pentecost is a Greek (Hemera) and a latin word meaning fifty. It refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit. This Christian festival is based on the much older Jewish festival of Shabuoth celebrated on the 50th day after the Passover. In 1897 Pope Leo...
June 1 is the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, the 40th day after Easter Sunday. The Lord went back to heaven to prepare a place for us. This only means that heaven is our ultimate home. This also reminds us of the continuing...
Almost anybody can claim today that he or she is empowered digitally. Anytime, as long as one has an internet connection, can already transmit information. But the question is, what kind of information is it? What is the intended influence of such a transmission of...
Every May, the month that is dedicated to the Blessed Mother, the Philippines bursts into color not just from nature’s blooming flowers but from the deep faith of the people expressed in the beloved tradition of Flores de Mayo. Rooted in devotion to the Blessed...
Mothers are a special breed, set apart for GOD’s purpose. Created with a womb, mothers have become the “keepers” of GOD’s life, GOD’s vessels for HIS unborn children. Entrusted with such grace, all mothers, like Mary, have been given gifts appropriate to the role (CCC 490);...
Journeying means traveling form one place to another. Journey in life is our travel from birth up to our death. For most the trip takes many years. We want our life’s journey to be safe and pleasant. Because of this we want Sta. Maria to...
The advancement of technology communicating online offers an opportunity to show mercy to those who most need it. Knowing that online communications are often used to bash and destroy the dignity of others, Catholic communicators must share the benefit of God’s mercy online by becoming...
AT Easter time when we celebrate the dawn of new life in the resurrection of Christ due to His obedience to the will of God the Father, can we translate this promise by obeying those in authority in our society? “The duty of obedience requires...