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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...