It was a quite significant symbol one of our former Apostolic Nuncios (Mons. Antonio Moreni) gave me, a medal depicting Jesus talking to Peter with the above inscription in Latin—Robur Pacis Veritas (the meaning of which is: The strength of peace lies in the truth). You...
Sumala sa “CBCP Pastoral Exhortation on the Era of New Evangelization” ( July 2013) dunay upat ka tinguhaon niining tuig sa mga Layko. Kini maoy mahimo natong sukdanan sa pagsusi kon asa na kita kutob sa pagkab-ot niining mga mahinungdanong butang ug unsa pay kinahanglang...
Joint Statement of the Bishops-Ulama Conference Theme: “We pray for long-lasting peace in Mindanao. Give, Share, Live and Proclaim Peace.” The Holy Bible and the Holy Qur’an enjoin Christians, Muslims Indigenous Peoples to pray always. This raising of minds and hearts in prayer to God whom they...
One of the attractions of the Church is the wonderful cooperation and teamwork between the faithful and the clergy. After more than a thousand years, the bond seems more stronger than ever. For outsiders, the question is how we did we do it. We take...
THE month of November begins with the celebration of the Solemnity of All Saints and the Commemoration of All Souls. These are celebrations that remind us of the wonderful reality that our life is not just limited by our earthly space-and-time existence, but has other dimensions that we often...
SURVEY---A recent survey result released by EON, a leading public affairs advocacy firm, showed that the CHURCH as a whole (without specifics as to denominations) is the MOST trusted, followed by the ACADEME, second; and the MEDIA, third. CONGRESS (both Senate and the House) had...
Bag-o pa lamang nasayran sa mga taga Daditama nga ang pagresign sa Obispo sa Mati, Msgr. Patricio Alo, gidawat na niadtong Octobre 19, 2014. Tungod sa iyang kahimtang sa panglawas ug pangidaron, niabot na ang takna nga si Bishop Pat, mopahulay gikan sa iyang pangatungdan...
There is no gainsaying the fact that our lives on earth are but temporary and there is an end to a lifetime. But etched in our minds are the memories of youth with our parents’ love and care; memories of those who from a sincere love...
Some friends ask what is my secret of long life because in our culture the life span of eighty is quite long. Before I can answer the question, they ask another, "Did you have a stem cell operation?" To the first question I some times use...
Tradition tells us that November, especially All Souls’ Day, is a time for visiting the graves of our loved ones. Flowers, candles, food and prayers are so common an offering in observing these days. All of these are manifestations of our faith in our communion...
