NEVER doubt this truth of our Christian faith. As illustrated in that beautiful parable of the prodigal son (cfr. Lk 15,11-32), God is always ready to forgive us, no matter what sin we commit. All we have to do is just to go back to...
MARCH 25 is, of course, the liturgical celebration of the Annunciation of the Lord, that very significant event in the history of all mankind when the Son of God became man in the virginal womb of Mary who with her ‘Fiat’ (Be it done) reversed...
“WHOEVER is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.” (Lk 11,23) With these words, Christ tells us clearly where the basis for our unity and equality amid our unavoidable differences and conflicts can be found. Yes, it’s with...
“WHOEVER breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in the Kingdom of heaven. But whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called greatest in the Kingdom of heaven.” (Mt 5,19) With these words of...
“LORD, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.” (Mt 18,21-22) With those words, Christ clearly tells us to be always merciful of everybody. Such...
“AMEN, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own native place.” (Lk 4,24) With these words, Christ is telling us to be wary of our usual tendency to take the very important things related to God, our faith, our spiritual life, for...
On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine and right the next day, Pope Francis went to the Russian embassy in the Vatican State where he was allowed to talk via secured lines to Russian President Vladimir Putin. He also called the leader of the Greek...
From the Blessed Virgin Mary’s “Fiat” (Be it done), she actively took part in the work of God’s redemption of mankind. All her thoughts, words and actions were directed toward the fulfilment of God’s plan. She put herself at the service of God’s will. In this...
(An excerpt from the Homily of Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., Archbishop of Davao, March 1, 2022 during the live streamed mass of the 29th Death Anniversary of Most Rev. Alfredo Baquial, D.D. at San Pedro Cathedral Parish, San Pedro Street, Davao City) How about...
This is a true story. It came from a young priest who wrote me a beautiful letter which touched me to the core of my being. It was sometime in June of 1967. I just arrived from the United States and was surprised to be appointed...