In the 70s, a Davao family with business in Sta. Ana went to Manila to open an Ice Cream Parlor. They felt that they had many, too many older, established competitors. Taking a very bold step, they switched to the 1970s Manila fad, which was...
(Excerpt from the Homily of Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., during the 63rd Parochial Fiesta of San Antonio de Padua Parish, Agdao, last June 13, 2026.) Aside, I used this story, when I said mass sa usa ka GKK sa usa ka parokya, 37th fiesta,...
Hurrah for the fathers who are humble enough to ask help and guidance from God. Saint Joseph, who knew his limitations, was given by God the task to care for the Word Incarnate and the Immaculate Conception. Wow! Seems like a Mission Impossible, but he...
WHEN Christ told his disciples, “Therefore fear them not, for nothing is covered that shall not be revealed, nor hid, that shall not be known,” (Mt 10,26) he was practically reassuring them—and now, us—that our courage in the face of whatever fear we may have...
THAT’S practically what can come to our mind when we consider Christ’s words to his disciples: “Lay not up to yourselves treasures on earth, where the rust and moth consume, and where thieves break through and steal. But lay up to yourselves treasures in heaven,...
THAT’S what Christ practically told his disciples as to how to pray. “When you are praying, speak not much, as the heathens. For they think that in their much speaking they may be heard,” he said. He then continued: “Be not you therefore be like...
THAT’S what Christ told his disciples, and now, us. “Take heed that you do not your justice before men, to be seen by them; otherwise, you shall not have a reward of your Father who is in heaven.” (Mt 6,1) As an example, he said: “Therefore,...
THIS is what we can gather from that gospel episode (cfr. Mt 5,43-48) where Christ told his disciples: “You have heard that it has been said, Thou shall love thy neighbor, and hate thy enemy. But I say to you, Love your enemies, do good...
THIS is about charity, the very essence of God. And as God’s image and likeness, we are supposed to also have this essence. It’s a charity that is not simply human and natural, but rather divine and supernatural. As such, it requires the very grace...
1800: At the dawn of the industrial revolution, planet’s CO2 concentration is around 280 ppm — 38% lower than today. 1896: Swedish chemist Svante Arrhenius publishes first study tying CO2 emissions to fossil fuels. 1937: University of Wisconsin geographer Glenn Trewartha helps coin the...