WE cannot doubt that we have our human and worldly limits. And yet in spite of that, neither can we doubt that deep within us is, at least, the desire to go beyond our limitations. Given the fact that our human nature is not only totally...
I SUPPOSE this is what we observe in life in general, and especially when as priests we have to preach. We do the same things, we say more or less the same message, but we should also see to it that there is some variation...
IN anything that we do, let’s see to it that our intentions are pure. That is to say, that we have to be motivated always by love for God and neighbor. And by love, we mean that we follow God’s commandments as clearly articulated by...
[caption id="attachment_21910" align="alignright" width="350"] Photo Credit: Alessandro Di Meo/EPA, via Shutterstock [/caption]September 24-30 is Laity Week. We honor the majority of the baptized who are called to be holy like the clergy and consecrated persons. In his Apostolic Letter Gaudete et Exsultate, Pope Francis writes,...
Excerpt from Archbishop Romulo G. Valles’ homily during the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Abel Apigo last April 24, 2018, 2018 at San Pedro Cathedral. The Bishop is high Priest surrounded by his priests, the Bishop presides over the Eucharist; the permanent reminder to his people that...
Last week's Shalom was titled, "To dialogue is to be human". This was the conclusion of quite a long narrative about talking to people of different cultures, races and religions. I did not explain my encounters with a cardinal, several bishops, priests, consecrated persons, Muslim...
It is not easy to suffer from an ailment, it may be an ordinary headache or severe deceases like cancer, heart problem or even mental illness. I had my share of serious ailment that taught me that it is very difficult to be sick. When we...
IN our public discourse, we should always observe proper decorum and tact, respectful of others’ views and opinions, no matter how different or even in conflict with ours. We should have the gift of tongue that would enable us to choose the right words that...
THE answer is both. God’s love is both inclusive and exclusive. It’s not an either-or affair. That God’s love is universal and inclusive can easily be shown by the fact that he sent his only Son to us to save us. Because of this, St. Paul...
WE need to be concerned about this matter. If we really want to be truly human and Christian, we need to develop a passion for excellence in everything that we do or get involved in. It, of course, should not be motivated by pride or vanity,...
