(Homily of Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., Archbishop of Davao during the 38th Parochial Fiesta of San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish, Talomo, September 28, 2023) M angayo kita ning pagsaulog karon sa usa ka gasa, niingon ang unang pag-ampo “grant us we pray Lord God, the...
“Utos ng hari, hindi nababali” is sometimes rephrased as “utos ng pari, hindi nababali.” This implies that any king or priest is powerful. His words become the law that others follow. Yes, whether as priest or king, power must reside in him since he is...
HOW should we end the current liturgical year which takes place on November 26? The quick answer to that is to make sure that Christ truly is our king who rules and governs not only our lives taken individually but also the lives of all...
THAT gospel episode about Christ getting angry at those who turned the temple into market place (cfr. Lk 19,45-48) reminds us that anger is indeed a human emotion that has its rightful place in our life. We just have to manage it well so it does...
EVERYONE should learn to be contemplative. We are actually meant for it. Equipped and wired for it, we reach our ideal situation when we manage to become contemplatives even in the middle of the world. We have to start with ourselves before we can dare...
WE have to learn how to wrap up our daily activities so that at the end of the day we can present to God what we have done in obedience to his command for us to be fruitful and productive in this life. We are reminded...
ESPECIALLY when we enjoy a lot of blessings and privileges in our life, and yet also carry with us our share of shameful weaknesses, failures and sins, the example of Zaccheus, the rich chief tax collector who had great love for Christ, (cfr. Lk 19,1-10)...
THAT gospel episode about a blind man who immediately called on Christ when he learned that it was Christ who was passing by (cfr. Lk 18,35-43) should teach us the lesson that we should always go to Christ, being quick to do so in spite...
On November 10 our youngest daughter got the school cards of her 2 girls (grade two and one). One had higher grades but we did not make comparison because it will demoralize the one with lower grades (average 88). I encourage them saying their grades...
(Homily of Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., Archbishop of Davao during the 38th Parochial Fiesta of San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish, Talomo, September 28, 2023) Unang punto… ang akong pagka-Katoliko di nako taguan. Hinaot unta sa fiesta ni San Lorenzo Ruiz, makabaton kitag basic attitude nga...