WE should always expect the possibility for us to fall into some state of helplessness, not only of the transitory type but also of the permanent one. That’s just being realistic. And upon that possibility, let’s make the necessary preparation, building up the appropriate attitude,...
On May 1, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Joseph, the patron saint of all workers. St. Joseph was a simple carpenter. How was it possible for him to achieve such prominence when he was just a lowly carpenter? He did his task to give...
It was here in Davao at the Cursillo House, now MIC Retreat Center, sometime in 1971 that the First Mindanao-Sulo Pastoral Conference (MSPC) was held and led by its originator and founder the brilliant, witty and inimitable Archbishop of Zamboanga Lino Gonzaga. It was here that...
Sa pagbisita sa Santo Papa niadtong Enero dinhi sa atong nasud dunay awit nga gihimo nga nag-uluhan “We are all God’s children.” Mao kini ang theme song sa maong hitabo. Maayo tingali atong balikan kini ug paabihon ioabi niining panahon sa Pagkabanhaw. Tungod sa dakong gugma...
The practice of regular confession appears to have declined in number, and perchance some clarification has to be made. In this regard, forgiveness must be seen as a relationship between God and man. But in this mutual and dual relationship it is man who has...
“It’s called Touch-Me-Not,” my father said when he saw me curiously trying to identify a thorny weed. The plant had thickly carpeted green the borders of the path we were trekking upon in one of our casual hikes through a gulley near our house. “Go ahead,...
It is the belief of the biggest religious group that holds that Jesus rose glorious from the dead three days after His crucifixion. His death by crucifixion and His resurrection is attested by history since year 1. In fact the world counts the years beginning...
The fuss over MILF’s Mohaqher Iqbal not using his real name while negotiating with government is a minor, side issue but, if properly handled, can help recover lost goodwill due to Mamasapano. But Mr. Iqbal and the GPH negotiators missed that opportunity. ****** REFUSAL---Mr. Iqbal could have...
I WAS reminded of these words from an old song, which I am now using as the title of this piece, when the sneaky maneuver to end the RH bill debate in Congress some years back triggered an explosion of angry reactions both from the...
The inhuman torture of Jesus and His horrifying death on the cross was carried out by Roman soldiers on orders of Pontius Pilate who was at the time the governor of Judea, a colony of the Roman Empire. The followers of Jesus were equally made...