JUNE 29, of course, is the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, two prominent apostles who, together with the others, are considered as the pillars of the Church. St. Peter is known as the “Prince of the Apostles,” while St. Paul is the special vessel...
WE have to be more aware of our need to develop and sharpen our sense of transcendence. It is to help us cope with the fullness of the reality that governs us. It is the reality that includes the spiritual which we cannot see and...
Media reports from India and Australia have been sending out news that China is to be blamed for the pandemic Covid-19. Yet China, also thru media, keeps on denying the allegations but does everything to help the victims and to come with vaccine soonest. This...
“This Sunday is called St. Peter the Apostle Sunday for the formation training and support for seminarians, clergy and religious all over the world.” (cf. Ordo) The Church dedicates a Sunday within the year to remember, gather resources and pray for the enhancement and development...
YES, that’s what St. Paul said in his Letter to the Romans. And if we believe that St. Paul was an apostle, a special vessel Christ chose to preach to the Gentiles, then his words ought to be believed. The complete passage is as follows: “Let...
WE have to realize this reality more deeply. We often take it for granted. While we may appear to be close to God because we pray, we profess our faith in him publicly, etc., it may turn out to be only a sham, because how...
IN tackling issues that are always open to a variety of opinions, we should always let the Christian perspective to bear on them. If we are truly faithful to that Christian perspective, we would know how to resolve contentious matters with a certain precision that...
IT may be considered trite and so ordinary to be given any serious thought. But given the temper of the times that despite our powerful means of communication we can still notice a surge of division, isolation and alienation among ourselves, I believe it’s high...
Fathers play an important role in one's family. Aside from being the head and provider, he is also the leader that propels the future of his family. He is also a partner to his wife and a role model to his children. The above statements...
Today, which happens to be the 12th Sunday in the Ordinary Time, the secular observance is called “Fathers’ Day”. We have the chance to pay tribute by expressing our gratitude and wishes to all our human and biological fathers who have shared in the gift...