Twice in his first apostolic exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium (Joy of the Gospel), Our Holy Father Pope Francis uses this expression (Nos.88 & 288). This strikes me as interesting and significant. Why? ‘Intetresting’ because it calls our, at least mine, attention, especially to the twice repeated use...
THIS is a task we have to do, obviously with God’s grace. But I wonder if many people are aware of it, and if they are, if they are really dead serious in carrying out that duty. Restoring our divine image, of course, presumes that we have...
In spite of all human mistakes or indiscretion we can only gaze in awe and wonder how God keeps the world in existence. Yes, there have been so many wars and violent exchanges in the past, lots of bombs exploding during past wars, and we...
It is not just for the sake of having a newspaper, radio, internet or any media of communications that the Archdiocese of Davao continues and plans to operate. But it is Christ who commands us: Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations. Since Vatican II...
While several sectors are encouraging Mayor Duterte to run for president, the mayor has a way of saying “NO THANKS”. His reasoning: “We imprison our presidents starting from Erap, then Gloria and who knows, maybe Pnoy too! Do you also want to send me to...
St. Michael surveyed the premises of heaven carefully. Satisfied that everything was in place, he decided to check on the angels on earth. “These guys are having a tough time these days,” Michael told himself. “With the recent global events, many people are just forgetting God...
RATHER than be sceptical, cynical and all negative about it, let’s be hopeful, confident and determined to develop and live the virtue of chastity. Yes, it’s still possible, and in fact is highly possible to live this virtue that nowadays is practically written off as...
Millions of elementary students breathe a sigh of relief when classes ended last march. They felt better after Easter Sunday because they were freed from the preparations and the gloom of Holy Week. Many looked forward for the Flores de Mayo. For those in grades...
Sa sambingay (Lk. 18), may usa ka biyuda nga gitabangan sa usa ka maghuhukom tungod kay- ang biyuda nagbalikbalik pag –adto ug paghangyo sa maghuhukom. Mahitungod niini nga sambingay, nahinumdom ako sa usa ka pangutana kung mausab ba diay nato ang hunahuna sa Dios pinaagi...
DCHERALD AT PPI --- Our Davao Catholic HERALD is now in the league of our leading newspapers nation-wide. It is now a bona fide member of the Philippine Press Institute, the national association of national and provincial newspapers composed only of publishers and editors. Fr....
