Designed by God as Custodians
In the book of Genesis, we hear at the end of each day of creation, “…and God saw that it was good.” His creation is full of potential, and it is part of our mission to make it better. He is a God surrounded by...
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Where our true dignity is found
AT one time, Christ told this parable about how to behave when invited to some special event. “When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, do not recline at table in the place of honor. A more distinguished guest than you may have...
Lessons from the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist
INDEED, precious lessons can be learned from the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist whose liturgical memorial is celebrated on August 29. One is that we should expect suffering and possible martyrdom if we truly seek to follow Christ, the very embodiment of truth and...
Slowly, gradually, steadily
IN a gospel parable about a faithful servant and an evil one (cfr. Mt 24,42-51), we are told to be fruitful in our life and, at the same time, vigilant also, since we know that we have to contend with all sorts of enemies—mainly the...
At every breath and heartbeat
THIS is the ideal condition in our lifelong pursuit of holiness and its accompanying duty of apostolate. The desire for it should be, as much as possible, felt and acted on at every breath and heartbeat. Impossible? No doubt. We can even say it’s crazy to...
Overwhelming joy and gratitude
THIS is how we should feel everytime we celebrate or attend a Holy Mass. If we only know what a Holy Mass really is, we cannot help but be filled with extreme joy and ineffable thanksgiving. If we do not feel it that way yet,...
Hypocrisy and the proper motive for all our actions
IN a number of instances, Christ lamented over the hypocrisy of some of the leading Jews of his time. At one point, he said: “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You lock the Kingdom of heaven before men. You do not enter yourselves,...
Tabang (Part 2 of 2)
The Pakistan India war last June 2025 was the first in Asia where both sides have atomics. In the 1960s Pakistan and India exploded atomic bombs. Both sides obviously wanted a short war because it might lead to an atomic war so after days of...
“Agere in persona Christi”
(An excerpt of the Most Reverend Romulo G. Valles D.D. in his Homily during the Installation of Rev. Fr. Dioscoro Saniel as Parish Priest of San Pablo Parish, Juna Subdivision, Matina, Davao City, August 3, 2025.) Miingon ako karon ang 18th Sunday sa last section sa...
A Nation of Heroes
Every country honors and remembers specific individuals who selflessly give their lives for its people. These heroes – models who embody virtues – like courage, fortitude, perseverance, and hard work like our very own who have been immortalized in the consciousness of the young and...