Communication and dialogue are two words that can be understood in many ways. In this reflection they are restricted or focused to the idea of missionary presence on the part of bishops and priests. Here I wish to share what I have learned about communication and...
THAT’S, of course, an understatement. As someone said before, change is the only permanent thing in this life. That might be a bit stretched, but, yes, just the same it contains a lot of truth. I say this because the other day I had this amusing...
April 22 is Good Shepherd Sunday. April 24 is the new shepherd of Mati Diocesan bishop's episcopal ordination day. Good Shepherd Sunday is celebrated in all churches throughout the Catholic world. Bishop Apigo's episcopal ordination will be celebrated in Davao City San Pedro Cathedral by Catholics...
We recently experienced the mystery and joy in the Church brought about by the announcement of the newly appointed bishops of nearby vacant dioceses --- Most Rev. Abel Apigo, bishop of Mati and Most Rev. Medel Aseo, bishop of Tagum. In communion with the Pope,...
Jesus said, “I am the good Shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). The above verse which describe the traits of a good shepherd is a good guide for us parents on how we should take care of our children. Children...
THAT’S one of the things Pope Francis mentioned in his latest Apostolic Exhortation, Gaudete et exsultate. We have to really know what true sanctity is, how it is attained, where to find it, how to sustain it and make it grow, etc. We cannot deny that...
Excerpts from Archbishop Valles’ homily on two conventions held here in Davao City consecutively for the past week. * * * * * * Opening Mass of 19th Serra Asian Convention 2018 April 13, 2018 @ St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Sasa, Davao City Theme: Promotion of Vocation...
WE cannot deny that whether we like it or not, we need to have patience, lots of it, in our life. Otherwise, we cannot survive beyond our young age. There are just so many difficulties, problems, issues and all sorts of predicaments that would demand...
In summer time, when there are no classes, except for those who are enrolled at summer courses, where do young people go? Are our youth excited to spend time together with their families and GKKs? Like the joy and enthusiasm of the first believers, our youth...
The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines is planning to adopt the school calendar of the SUCs (State Universities and Colleges). This would mean that the opening of every school year to all DepEd schools will start on the first day of August and...