Archbishop Romulo G. Valles, D.D. thanked the members of various communities or movements for their intimate connection with the Church in Davao. He said that first of all they don’t belong to their group, but they are the faithful of Davao. Their belongingness to their...
Pope Francis will open the Door of Mercy on December 8, 2015. Aside from being the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, that day is also the fiftieth anniversary of the closing of the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council which torn down the walls of the Church...
“Maloloy-on sama sa Amahan” (Lk 6:36) Sa Deciembre 8, 2015, Solemnidad sa Immaculada Concepcion, ilunsad sa atong Santo Papa Francisco didto sa Roma ang Talagsaong Hubileyo sa Kalooy (2015-2016). Sa maong adlaw ablihan ni Papa Francisco ang Balaang Pultahan didto sa Basilika ni San Pedro ---...
In our political discussions and exchanges, it's just fine to be partisan as long as we are open and respectful of all other views, including those that are different and opposed to ours. We should avoid any form of extremism by demonizing others who do...
It may be a matter of time when the word ‘Christmas’ disappears from our vocabulary and remain as an unused etymological artifact in Wikipedia or some obscure digital bin. This may sound hard to believe, but some first world countries are investing serious efforts to redefine...
This Tagalog word, \'Pagbag-o\' in Cebuano, is being relentlessly blared out in media by spokespersons, campaign managers and supporters of national, provincial and mayoral candidates. What do they mean by this word? Most of them say Pagbabago is the reason their candidate is running for public...
Right giving means a right motivation and concept regarding human rights. As previously written out in this column, one gives for the purpose of helping and benefiting the recipient, in respect of his/her dignity as created by God, while also gaining in substance in the...
The word Advent means "coming." This four-week season is a gift of JESUS for all to prayerfully prepare for HIS coming. Advent is a time of joy. Joy is contagious when we obey JESUS' command to love others. Through HIS heart, we see other people as...
Padayon nga magmalambuon ang Parokya sa St. Jude ilabi na human nga malampusong nagsaulog kini sa ika-50 ka tuig sa pagkamugna, sa temang: “Bulawanong pagpasalamat sa Dios alang sa mapadayonong misyon sa simbahan sa kabus.” Tungod sa kalambigitan sa nagkalain-laing sector nahimong malampuson ang kapistahan sa...
Ang Tuig sa Pamilya ug Yukaristiya nagtinguha nga mapatunhay ug molambo pa ang atong kristohanong pamilya nga mahimong misyonerong sumusunod ni Kristo sa Yukaristiya. Magsugod kita niining kasaulogan sa Unang Dominggo sa Adbiyento Nobiyembre 29, 2015. Kining ika-4 nga hugna sa atong siyam ka tuig nga...