IT’S sad to note that some people simply cannot be pleased. That is exactly what Jesus exposed in Gospel reading of September 16, Memorial of St. Cornelius and Cyprian, Martyrs (cfr. Lk 7,31-35). The people of his time rejected John the Baptist because he fasted too...
THE Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, celebrated on September 15, invites us to contemplate the unique place of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the mystery of Christ’s saving work. Her life was marked not only by extraordinary joys but also by profound suffering. The Gospel...
THE Gospel of John (3:13–17) brings us to the very heart of our Christian faith. Jesus declares that no one has gone up to heaven except the one who came down from heaven, the Son of Man. He alone knows the Father perfectly because he...
New Service Connection Contract, the account holder is responsible for the installation and maintenance of pipes and fixtures after the water meter. Proper maintenance will prevent pipeline leaks, entry points of contaminants, and sudden increase in water bill. Use quality plumbing materials. Check water pipes...
(Homily of Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., during the 1st Day of the 3rd DaDiTaMa Quarterly Meeting at San Nicolas de Tolentino Cathedral, Mati City.) Who rises from the Lord, from Him, can we ask help? Because again, I have to point out: in the Roman...
The 75th Fiesta Celebration of the Holy Cross of Davao College (HCDC) is more than a commemoration of seven and a half decades. It is a celebration of a legacy rooted in faith, education, and service. Under the banner “Ex Fide Ad Veritatem: 75 Years...
TECHNOLOGY is one of humanity's great achievements, but it is not humanity itself. The Christian vision welcomes progress while insisting that every invention remain ordered toward human dignity, freedom, truth, and authentic flourishing. The first question is not simply, “What can technology do?” It is, “What...
IN Matthew 18:21-35, Peter asks Jesus how often he must forgive an offending brother. He suggests seven times, a generous human standard. Jesus replies, not seven but seventy-seven times, revealing mercy without limits or calculation. To explain, Jesus tells the parable of the unforgiving servant. A...
CHRIST has a way of using simple images to reveal profound truths. In Luke 6:39-42, he presents a striking scene: a man trying to remove a speck from another's eye while carrying a beam in his own. The image is almost humorous, but its lesson...
CHRIST’S command in Luke 6:27-38 is probably the hardest in the Gospel. "Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you." Humanly speaking, it sounds impossible. And that is precisely the point. Christianity is not merely about being nice. It is about sharing in the...