We can consider suffering as a problem and as a mystery. When suffering is viewed as a human problem we usually analyze its causes and effects and discuss possible solutions. We usually look to science to help us solve the problem. Scientific solutions are human...
Each of one of us is called to live out the universal call to holiness. Whatever state of life we pursue, whether married, consecrated, or single, we share the same vocation: holiness. It is a given fact, however, that in our desire to live a...
Berto checked his watch. “I could try one more round before it gets too hot. Who knows if I’m lucky enough to get at least one or two customers.” He made a U-turn and entered the subdivision gates again. “Haaa-saaa!” Berto slowly bellowed so it would be...
“To proclaim the Word of God, to stand in the midst of the assembly and becoming ourselves the voice and person of God in the midst of the worshipping community” Kini ang mensahe sa Arsobispo sa Dabaw si Abp. Romulo Valles sa tanang Lectors, Commentators, Cantors...
Our good works of mercy---corporal and spiritual, in response to the call of Pope Francis on this Jubilee Year of Mercy and as our Alay Kapwa this Lent may have opened us to cross borders of difficulties and the unknown, and fearlessly face unfamiliar people...
Kunus-a ka katapusang nangumpisal, igsoon? Kapila pud ka mangumpisal sa usa ka tuig? Aduna bay nagapakompisal kanunay sa inyong simbahan? Nagapahibalo ba sila kon kanus-a ug asa dunay pagpakompisal? Unsay mga dayag nga timaan nga mapaghiuli ang inyong simbahan? Kini ang pipila ka mga pangutana nga...
This is just the third year of Pope Francis and yet he has already traveled more than 30,000 miles all over the world. So far, he has been to Asia, North and South America and Africa. He seemed to be a restless missionary like his...
The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains that “the liturgy in which the mystery of salvation is accomplished concludes with the sending forth (mission) of the faithful, so that they fulfill God’s will in their daily lives.” (CCC 1332). This mission means that we carry...
Can a GKK or parish endorse a candidate for election? Can a GKK leader or parish priest campaign for a particular party or candidate? It is important that the GKK and the parish promote communion and collaboration. Election period should not become an opportunity of division...
Many people will have to make serious decisions about the elections and candidates. These serious decisions are about serious issues. They are serious because they are about morality in the conduct of the electoral process managed by Comelec and the candidates’ moral values, character, and...