Where do you go and how do you spend this week? Starting the Holy Week today reminds us of the essence of the Paschal mystery, the saving work of God that Jesus lived and offered in his passion, death and resurrection. Let us remember Pope...
“I could not imagine the unequalled heroic role of a mother. She always thinks of her child. No thought of having to rest even at midnight.” This is realization comes from a religious brother after immersing himself with the less fortunate in their charitable reach out....
Pleasing to Christ is the tradition of the Catholic schools to provide graduating classes an opportunity to pray and discern in a retreat before launching their careers into the “real world.” Reminiscent to this was Christ’s prayer and fasting before He launched His ministry, not...
There are 3 steps in making a law. 1. The proposed law called a bill is made by the House of Representatives, 2. It is sent to the Senate made up of 24 Senators who will examine and maybe improve it. Once approved by the...
It was Cardinal Vidal of Cebu who first condemned the massive cheating of the snap election when at 9:00 in the evening Cardinal Sin of Manila appealed over Radio Veritas for food, other supplies and physical presence to support protesters gathered at EDSA on February...
The announcement last Saturday of Bishop-elect, Msgr. Abel Apigo, Rector of REMASE, as new bishop of Mati brought about mixed emotions – joy and sadness. Joy because he is our pride of Davao, a contribution not only for the diocese of Mati but for the...
In 1992, Pope John Paul II designated February 11 as World Day of the Sick. It is a day of prayer for our sick brethren hoping that the Church may achieve salvation. Today, Pope Francis reflects on the Gospel of John 19:26-27. Mother Mary cares for...
In the womb, the unwanted child is in danger of being aborted. A drug addict fears of being killed. The elderly may be a victim of euthanasia. In these situations, we need to become Pro-lifers. The Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., President of the Catholic...
In a world where faith is in crisis, we need to return to believing. We need teachers who can convince us not only through their beautiful words but most importantly through their genuine example. Honored as “Angelic Doctor”, Saint Thomas Aquinas deepened his faith through his...
The Bible: Foundation of Righteous Leadership and Living (Mk. 10:42-44/Prov. 29:2) How many of us open our cellular phones every morning to check our mail box than read God’s message in the Bible? How many of us spend more time on Facebook and YouTube to connect...