The 1983 Code of Canon Law does not define BEC, nor does it contain a provision that pertains to it directly. Nonetheless, we can find an authoritative description from the 1990 encylical of Blessed John Paul II that says, the basic ecclesial communities are «groups...
Surely there is need for humility and patience as we strive to do God’s will in the midst of this changing world of ours with all the different characteristics of the people we meet or deal with. What more support and consideration do we...
Bag-o lang nato nasaksihan ang SONA sa atong Presidente Noynoy Aquino niadtong miaging bulan sa Hulyo. Matud pa niya, gikalipay daw niya karon nga Pilipino siya. Nindot kuno karon bation ang garbo sa pagka Pilipino tungod sa mga kabag-ohan nga nagakahitabo sa katawhan, sa...
Sa dugay nang panahon, Cub Scout pa ko, nakadunggog nako sa binuang nga mga buhat labot niining Congressional Pork Barrel. Nagkausab-usab na ang ngalan nga gigamit sa lainlaing pamunoan sa panggamhanan, apan mao ra gihapon ang nagakahitabong dinagkong pag-usik ug pagkawat sa pundo sa kaggamhanan,...
Parents have the right and responsibility to make all health decisions on behalf of their minor children. Doctor cannot treat a child without parent’s informed consent except in an emergency. In certain emergencies, parents have the right to stay with their child, whether in the...
As a beginner in learning how to use the iPad and the blackberry mobile phone, I stumbled on news reports in English about the just-concluded World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Reading these reports makes me concerned about the possible misinterpretation and misuse...
“What did Philip say?” “I just texted him, Master! Unfortunately, there’s no signal in this area!” “Why don’t you find a where there’s a stronger signal.” “Okay …!” Jude surveyed the place for a more prominent place. “How many people do you think are there?” the man asked. “Perhaps, about...
I BELIEVE everyone likes to make money and really to be successful in business or in whatever endeavor he likes to get into. That desire is part of our nature, and is even sanctioned in the Bible when God told Adam and Eve to go...
In this world where the search for truth is of paramount importance it would be good to deepen our answer to the present topic. We do not and should not despise other religious convictions. But the important thing is to defend each person’s...
August 4 is known as John Marie Vianney Sunday. A special collection is to be made for the on-going formation of the clergy. We remember a priest and a saint known to sit at the confessional box for hours. He often sacrificed his meals in order...
