The Saint Francis Xavier Regional Major Seminary (ReMaSe) of Mindanao being the first major seminary in the southern part of the country is worthy of our continued support and respect as she has produced hundreds of priests. Her alumni who are now assigned in many...
FEAR is one of those emotions woven into every human heart. By itself, it is neither good nor bad. Its value depends on what awakens it, where it is directed, and whether it draws us closer to God or quietly pulls us away from him. Among...
I am one of those fortunate to have welcomed the Pilgrim Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe from Mexico last July 27, 2026 at the San Pedro Cathedral here in Davao City. The honorable Archbishop Romulo Valles, who presided over the welcome mass shared many...
(Excerpt from the Homily of Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., Archbishop of Davao during the 64th Parochial Fiesta of St. James the Apostle Parish Bunawan last July 25, 2026.) Ania uban kanato ang mga nagkadaiyang grupo: ang mga madre, mga GKK leaders, mandated organizations, mga...
What is the mission of a priest? Obviously, the priest is alter Christus, another Christ. In this sense he represents Christ and acts in the person of Christ especially in celebrating the sacraments. In St. John Marie Vianney, priests must find inspiration, particularly in drawing people...
THE account of the multiplication of the loaves (Mt. 14:13-21) offers an important lesson about divine providence. Faced with a large crowd in a deserted place, the disciples focused on the scarcity of available resources. Jesus, however, revealed that God's providence is not constrained by...
(Excerpt from the Homily of Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., Archbishop of Davao, during the 61st Memorial of St. Benedict last July 11, 2026 at St. Benedict Priory, Ulas, Davao City.) The monastery here in Davao or in Digos the priory always my brothers and...
There are 3 kinds of lolas, the very good, the special and the special special. There are 3 kinds of lolos, the harmless, the cranky (saputon) and the normal. Grandparents have the same vision, dream and attitudes. Vision: Grandparents want their children and grandchildren to have...
ONE truth of our faith should never fade from our mind: God is always in control. No matter how confused the world becomes, no matter how badly we misuse our freedom, God remains the Lord of history. He allows evil because he respects the freedom...
(Excerpt from the Homily of Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., Archbishop of Davao on the 412th Feast Day of St. Camillus de Lellis at SPMC Chapel of St. Camillus de Lellis, Davao City, last July 14, 2026.) To be Caritas Christi urget nos murag second...