Category Archives: Opinion

IF we really want to be “another Christ,” we should be quick to show compassion to others who are in need of one thing or another. Christ himself showed this in that moving episode narrated in Mk 5,21-43. While he was preaching, a synagogue official approached...

THERE’S an interesting episode in the gospel that tells us that truth indeed has many layers and we just have to be careful with our assertions especially when done as if we already know everything. It’s in the Gospel of St. John, Chapter 7. “Some in...

WE have to learn to know whether we are truly humble or are already treading the path of pride. With these confusing times, many of us do not know anymore which side of this issue we already are. Deceptive and illusive elements are so plenty...

[caption id="attachment_7584" align="alignright" width="350"] (Photo: GETTY)[/caption]We just celebrated the Feast Day of our Patron saint in the Archdiocese of Davao, St. Peter the Apostle. In trying to follow Jesus, he asked that he could walk on the water as Jesus did. He was given the...

In our Catholic tradition conscience is a "voice from within" telling us what is right and what is wrong. This inner voice is usually enlightened and guided by God's Spirit. This enlightenment and guidance comes from knowledge of God's commandments and laws. We distinguish three modes...