THIS is definitely a necessity for us. We have to learn to listen to the voice of God who actually intervenes in our life all the time, prompting us about what to think, desire, speak and do. And that’s simply because our life is supposed...
THIS worldly entrapment is actually a clear and present danger. But the intriguing part is that hardly anyone is aware of it. Many of us allow ourselves to be caught in the widening web of the modern technologies which, while offering us a lot of...
THE readings of the Mass for Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Lent, (Daniel 3,25.34-43; Mt 18,21-35) which this year falls on March 5, remind us that we are all sinners, but God’s mercy is always available if we only do our part of repentance...
THAT Bible story about that Syrian general, Naaman, who was a leper, (2 Kings 5,1-15) and the gospel reading about Christ reproaching the people in the synagogue for not believing the prophets (cfr. Lk 4,24-30) remind us that while we have to make full use...
In celebration of the Women’s Month and Fire Prevention Month, let me share the stories of women who were able to niche their place in firefighting especially the now-familiar all women fire stations. First, is Molly Williams. She is known to be the first female fighter...
When a couple celebrates their 25th year of marriage, it is called “silver anniversary,” on their 50th year, golden anniversary, and on the 75th year, diamond jubilee. Looking back, I was an 8-year-old grade 3 student in 1949. My mother was a good friend of...
(An excerpt of the homily of the Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., on the Day 1 of his Parish Pastoral Visit held in San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish, Talomo, Davao City, February 26, 2024.) Kung unsa may tuyo nga mabisita ang obispo, nga di man po...
"WE for gender equality and inclusive society" is the recurring theme of the 2024 National Women’s month Celebration. WE stands for Women’s Empowerment, a goal which is achievable when various entities, ranging from agencies and institutions to private partners and duty-bearers at national and local...
THIS is what we can learn from that gospel episode of Christ driving those who converted the temple into a market place (cfr. Jn 2,13-25), which is the gospel reading for the Mass of the 3rd Sunday of Lent. We need to develop this zeal...
THE gospel of the Mass of Friday of the 2nd Week of Lent (cfr. Mt 21,33-43.45-46) reminds us that Christ wants us to be fruitful and productive, making use of everything that he has given us—our life, our talents, and the many other gifts that...