There have been different conceptions regarding the subject of democracy. Well, the most prevailing at present is that it means “a government of the people, for the people and by the people.” It originates from the Greek demos and kratia, meaning people’s rule. Understandably it would suggest one that respects the...
In last week's Shalom. I said, in reference to some groups reacting to the present political crisis created by president BS Aquino III, that, "We have to keep our eyes and ears open, and get as much reliable information as we can, and make our...
Today is St. John Baptiste Marie Vianney Sunday. The universal Church remembers this compassionate confessor and spiritual counselor. His life serves as an inspiration to us all, priests and laity alike. First, no matter how many times he failed in class, his determination has not failed....
TO be very realistic in life, we have to be ready and eager to become a sacrificial lamb. This is not bad news. This is Good News. Let me explain. Our problem is that, unfortunately, the expression, sacrificial lamb, has suffered a great diminution of appreciation in the world today....
QUICK-SAND SITUATION --- I don't want to be in the shoes of President Aquino these days. He is beleaguered almost in all fronts and from the looks of it, he is ill-prepared to deal with them. He appears to be in a mythical quick-sand predicament....
We try to avoid the habit of pointing accusing fingers at others so we may not fall into a worse scenario of forgetting we have our own major defects to correct. It’s true fraternal correction is part of our Christian upbringing and concern to help others...
So terribly shocked were the reactions of the netizens, people in the social media, to the July 14 speech of President Aquino that I am at a loss for words how to translate them to the simple people and to the so-called man in the...
When today’s world needs brave hearts to deliver us from maleficence, is there anyone willing to take the risks? The youth of today are greatly challenged by the different struggles and controversies that haunt our world at these times. Poverty, broken families, territorial dispute, political frenzy...
Ang Ginoo may sambingay, “usa ka tawo nga maalamon nga nagtukod sa iyang balay diha sa bato. Sa dihang mibundak ang ulan, ug mibaha ang suba, ug ang hangin mihapak ug mikusokuso niadtong balaya, wala kini matumba kay natukod man diha sa bato.” (Mt. 7:...
What President Aquino did in threatening the Supreme Court during a policy speech to the nation earlier this week was reckless and uncalled for. It would have been okay if he raised his issues and arguments to counter the ruling on the DAP in support ...
