The recently concluded MSPC XVI was impressive not only in terms of the efficient management by the host Archdiocese of Davao but also in terms of the strongly worded resolutions by the respective delegates of the participating dioceses, prelature and apostolic vicariate. Remarkably efficient were the...
(Ika-10 nga bahin sa 12 ka bahin sa serye) “Nagatooo ako sa Usa, Santos, Katoliko ug Apostoliko. Nga simbahan.” Kini ang hiniusa natong ginapadayag sa atong Kredo matag misa sa Dominggo. Ang una nga kinaiya o hiyas mao ng kahiusahan. Nahiusa ba gayud ang Simbahan? Oo,...
Witnessing to God’s love on earth means showing one’s love for one’s neighbor, as Jesus said, “And a second [commandment] is like it [the first and greatest commandment to love God] – You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Mt 22:39). You cannot love God...
Sa ika-duha nga kapistahang sa San Pedro Calungsod Quasi-Parish, Baguio District niadtong Oktobre 21, mipaambit ang atong Arsobispo Romulo G. Valles D.D. ug tulo ka mga puntos: 1. Misa usa ka pagsaulog sa gugma sa Diyos. Ang misa sumala pa sa atong Arsobispo, “mao kini ang...
WHILE we have to take care of the little and ordinary things of the day, we should neither forget that we also have to be concerned about the big things that can involve us. We have to be wary of unwittingly being held hostage by...
FOR anything, that is. Since we are intelligent and free beings, we can turn everything in our life into an occasion for good or evil. But if we have the proper understanding of the purpose of our life here on earth, we should realize that...
(A homily during the opening Mass at San Pedro Cathedral during MSPC XVI) “All I see is the emblem of MSPC, ang bangka, every adjustment, every three years, properly adjusted ba ang sail?” Pangutana ni Archbishop Romulo G. Valles sa iyang kaugalingon ug sa mga nanambong...
Yes, there is a great deal of difference. Knowing Jesus directly is what they call contemplation. Knowing Jesus indirectly is what is called information. Contemplation is a gazing at, looking at and beholding Jesus face to face, so to say. The mystics call this the personal...
As loyal citizens of any country, we give due respect to the civil authority of the place. Authority also comes in different forms or governments as each country’s history shows the development among generations. There are various ways of electing rightful authority, but once lawfully...
“The Church is a communion in a state of mission...