“Padre, pwede ba ko moboto sa usa ka kandidato nga pabor sa death penalty, same-sex union o kaha sa abortion?” When I was asked this question a few months ago, and other questions similar to it, I could not hide the wrinkles on my forehead, as...
We need to be wary of the danger of replacing God with our own philosophies, ideologies and theologies. This reminder was practically voiced out in Pope Francis' "Amoris laetitia," the apostolic exhortation on the family. In its point 311 we read the following words: "Although it...
“Father, do you play DOTA?” Young Raven asked. “Nope, but I watched this year’s the finals in Youtube with friends.” “You don’t like RPG (Role Playing Games) games?” “Not really. It’s more like I don’t like playing online games.” “Why not?” “First, I want to play without depending on the Internet; second,...
Our moral conscience informs us what is morally right and what is morally wrong. Conscience is called the voice of God from within. What we judge as morally good and morally evil is based on our knowledge of God's moral laws. We grow up as Catholic...
[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="11025,11026"] The Archdiocesan Nourishment Center is establishing a satellite center in Barangay 76-A Bucana, Davao City. A groundbreaking ceremony was held April 18, 2016 with no less than Archbishop Romulo Valles with Msgr. Paul Cuison leading the blessing during the groundbreaking ceremony. “The residents...
Sa 2016 nga kasaulogan sa Dominggo sa Pagampo alang sa Bokasyon, si Papa Francisco naghatag og mensahe bahin sa papel sa Simbahan, isip inahan, sa panaw sa bokasyon. Ania mosunod ang akong nakutlo: Una, ang bokasyon magsugod diha sa Simbahan. Magasugod ang kaamguhan sa bokasyon nga...
Joining public gatherings such as demonstrations and rallies may be beneficial or disastrous depending on the intent of the organizers. As a general rule, one must search for the truth and not aimlessly jump into the fire, which may result to damage or injury instead of resolving...
That's "The joy of love" in English, the title of the latest papal document. It summarizes and integrates all the observations, findings and conclusions of the two Synods of Bishops on the family that took place in 2014 and 2015. More than that, it outlines the...
The room was dimly lit by a shaft of light that entered through a small crack from the roof. Particles of dust gently danced fluttering in and out of the beam. The sliver of light bathe a sapling that had barely sprouted. Its fragile green leaves...
“Padre, makasala ba gihapon ko kung modawat lang ko ug suhol sa kandidato apan dili ko mobuto niya?” The question is so timely given that this year’s election is just around the corner. When I was asked this question last Monday, I could not help but...