Labor Day has secular beginnings. It came about in recognition of the great contribution of workers to the economy of a country. Governments all over the world set aside this day to celebrate labor and honor workers. As such it acknowledges that there is dignity...
Discipleship and leadership are two things if separated would yield disastrous results. For how else can one be effective as a leader if he doesn’t know how to obey? A disciple of Christ is one who follows Him. He is given the task to proclaim...
Each of us plays a role in the Church as priests, Church workers, GKK leaders, faithful, etc. These roles have consequent duties and responsibilities. But regardless of the roles and positions we assume or occupy, occasions to lead or influence another may arise at one...
It was told that while a middle-aged farmer was walking home, he heard a mysterious female voice. He looked around and saw on a cloud-veiled treetop Mama Mary, holding a rosary in her right hand and the Child Jesus in her left arm, all amidst...
No other feast in the Church can surpass the value and meaning of Easter. It impels us, believers of Christ, to continue the life-giving mission of Jesus, the risen Lord. Pope Francis says: “If Christ were not raised, Christianity would lose its very meaning; the whole...
In the Philippines, every Palm Sunday is Alay Kapwa Sunday. It is one concrete way of living the spirit of Lent. Everyone is exhorted to do a little sacrifice for the benefit of the needy. In the Archdiocese of Davao, the Archdiocesan Social Action Center (ASAC)...
This is just the third year of Pope Francis and yet he has already traveled more than 30,000 miles all over the world. So far, he has been to Asia, North and South America and Africa. He seemed to be a restless missionary like his...
Can a GKK or parish endorse a candidate for election? Can a GKK leader or parish priest campaign for a particular party or candidate? It is important that the GKK and the parish promote communion and collaboration. Election period should not become an opportunity of division...
As in the past, the means of social communications played an important role in making those who run for public office land in their desired position. We saw here and abroad how social media or new media in particular, was able to influence voters’ choice. But...
Ite Missa Est. At the end of the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, the priest says, “go forth, the mass is ended.” At this point in the Mass, we have received the Body and Blood of Christ in Communion and have taken time to reflect...