The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven at the end of her earthly life is a defined dogma of the Catholic Church. On November 1, 1950, Pope Pius XII declared in Munificentissimus Deus that it is a divinely revealed dogma: "that the Immaculate...
Sa Mt. 11:29, ang Ginoo nag-ingon, “Isangon ang akong yugo…” Si Cardinal Tagle, diha sa usa ka interview sa programa sa telebisyon, nag-ingon nga ang “yoke” (yugo) nagpasabot “gugma” apan wala na kini niya isaysay. Busa, angay nga atong pamalandongan tungod kay wala ako makabasa...
When President Aquino choked a bit with some lump in his throat and watery eyes towards the end of his SONA last Monday, he was obviously emotion-filled. Contrary to what critics say, I think it was a normal and spontaneous expression from him. He is...
I WAS happy to learn that a grandnephew of mine is part of a boy band in Manila that won a competition recently. His mother, my niece, diligently sends me videos of his performances. I can’t help but make time to see them, in spite of my tight...
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...
