Pope Francis declares, the “Trickle-down Effect” economic model that Capitalism espouses to lift societies out from the bondage of poverty does not work. The majority of the wealth of the planet is still concentrated within the few who rule with their giant corporations that can...
THAT’S what we are reminded of in that gospel parable about a man who embarked on a journey and entrusted all his possessions to his 3 servants, giving them different amounts of talents. (cfr. Mt 25,14-30) When the man returned from the journey, he asked...
THERE is now a strong and powerful philosophical and scientific movement that advocates the use of current and emerging technologies, like genetic engineering, cryonics, artificial intelligence and nanotechnology to augment human capabilities and improve the human condition. This may be called transhumanism. Offhand, nothing wrong...
WE are approaching the end of the liturgical year, and it’s expected that we are reminded of what are called the “last things,” namely death, judgment, hell and heaven. In other words, we are also reminded of Christ’s second coming where judgment will be made...
THAT gospel episode about 10 lepers who were cured by Christ and yet only one came back to give thanks to him (cfr. Lk 17,11-19) gives us a precious lesson about the importance of always being thankful to God for whatever favor and blessing we...
THAT’S how we should serve. Without conditions, without saying enough, without feeling entitled, without strings attached. With such attitude toward serving, we channel the very way Christ served us and continues to do so up to now and until the end of time. We are reminded...
GIVEN the social character of our life, we have to make sure that we are always contributing to the common good. Whatever we do, even if done alone, should have that motive always in mind. Even if we are not aware of the social character...
As parents we play a big part in honing the future vocation of our children. May it be married life, single blessedness, religious or priestly vocation, we take part in their choices in life. It is in the family that our children first learn virtues of...
In 1896, we revolted against Spain knowing that a constitution is the best evidence that we are an independent nation, the Katipuneros in Tejeros and in Biak-na-Bato drafted a constitution. This became the Malolos Constitution decreed by Pres. Aguinaldo on January 21, 1899. The most heated...
(Homily of Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., Archbishop of Davao during the 3rd day of his pastoral visit at GKK San Roque under the St. Joseph the Worker Parish, September 23, 2023) Madungog nato karon ang sambigay bahin sa magpupugas, ang sambingay mga igsoon, larawan...