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...
We have to be ready for wherever divine providence would take us. We have to be open to it all the time. Even as we make our plans and pursue them truly as our own, we should not forget that nothing in our life is...
THE violence that has killed over a hundred innocent people in France has also left millions the world over deeply wounded! As I continue to follow the news, I could not help but feel a tinge of bitterness and helplessness about the wave of terrorism...
The word "elusive" refers to something that is not easily found, one that always escapes our grasp. So when we consider peace as elusive we are referring to something outside of ourselves. Another expression which is also understood as outside of ourselves is "Give...
