Designed by God as Custodians
In the book of Genesis, we hear at the end of each day of creation, “…and God saw that it was good.” His creation is full of potential, and it is part of our mission to make it better. He is a God surrounded by...
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A Nation of Heroes
Every country honors and remembers specific individuals who selflessly give their lives for its people. These heroes – models who embody virtues – like courage, fortitude, perseverance, and hard work like our very own who have been immortalized in the consciousness of the young and...
Healing the Deeper Wounds
In times of sickness and pain, many turn to Saint Ezekiel Moreno, the patron saint of cancer patients. Born in Spain in 1848, he became a missionary priest and later a bishop in the Philippines and Colombia. Known for his deep faith, tireless service, and...
Faith and Kadayawan
Kadayawan means a very fruitful big harvest festival. The source is Madayaw, a Dabawnon word for good or great. All tribes since the beginning have accepted religiosity as the most important part of their lives. The earliest civilizations (Turkey, Egypt, Persia, Inca, etc.) focused on...
Patron of Priests Sunday
The first Sunday of August is dedicated as St. John Baptiste Marie Vianney Sunday. Known as the “Cure de Ars”, St. John Vianney is the patron of priests both diocesan and religious. We might wonder why. He showed unequalled dedication in his journey to the priesthood....
Honoring Grandparents
July 26 is the fiesta of San Joaquin and Sta. Ana, the Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary. They are the patron saints of grandparents, Senior Citizens and the elderly. By their prayers, love and humility, Sta. Maria became obedient, helpful and holy that the...
St. James as an inspiration to the youth
Celebrating his feast day on July 25th, the youth must learn to be inspired by the example of St. James, the Great. One is that he was among the close companions in almost every important event in the life and ministry of Jesus. The youth...
Consecrated Persons a Sign of Hope in the light of Our Lady of Mt Carmel
A mother of a two-year-old girl approached a Consecrated Person or a madre and asked: “Sister, do you think that God will answer my prayers that my daughter will be healed of her sickness? The sister answered, “How do you see this situation in the...
Changing of the Shepherds: Hope of the New Era
As the Philippine landscape witnesses the dawn of a new chapter both in civic governance and ecclesial leadership we find ourselves standing at a crossroad, not with uncertainty, but with renewed hope. Across the nation and within our very own Archdiocese of Davao, new faces...
Panaw sa mga Malaumong Piniyalan: Ngadto Kang Jesus Uban ni San Pedro Apostol
Dako ang kalipay sa katawhan sa rehiyon sa Davao niining ika-177 nga kapistahan ni Sr. San Pedro nga apostol. Kung buot huna-hunaon piyesta kini sa tibuok rehiyon sa Davao tungod kay kining maong katedral mao man ang inahan, kon Metropolitan sa mga lokal nga simbahan...