AND why should we, like God, be forgiving also? These questions can rise after reading that gospel episode where St. Peter asked Christ how many times should he forgive someone who has offended him. (cfr. Mt 18,21-35) St. Peter dared to suggest, 7 times, which...
CONSIDERING our proneness to sin, we should always remember that there is always hope because God’s mercy is ever available for us. While we should try our best to avoid sin, we know that we can only go so far. We should not anymore make...
(An excerpt of the Homily of the Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D. during the celebration of 40th Anniversary of EDSA People Power last February 25, 2026 at San Pedro Cathedral.) The spirit of that People Power in EDSA must be told again and again, especially...
Towards the middle of the entire celebration in this season of Lent, let us offer some preparations needed for the clergy. If the laity need preparations for a meaningful Lent, how much more for the clergy who are supposed to inspire in “Listening and Fasting:...
THAT’S Jesus Christ, of course. That image of him is highlighted in that gospel episode where Christ, tired from his journey, stopped by a well in Sichar and met a Samaritan woman whom he later converted simply by talking about thirst and water. (cfr. Jn...
THAT’S what we can get from the story in the Book of Genesis about Joseph and his brothers. (cfr. 37,3-18) Joseph was the favorite of his father, Jacob, which made his other brothers so jealous of him that they went to the extent of plotting...
ONE of the intended effects of the Lenten season is the transformation of our heart such that we trust God more and, in fact, always, rather than getting trapped in our tendency to rely mainly, if not only, on our human and natural powers. This was...
THIS Lenten season, let's reflect on the importance of serving others, especially when we have been blessed with talents and privileges. Instead of expecting to be served, let's cultivate a heart of service and humility. This we can gather from what Christ himself said once to...
THIS is none other than to do everything in our life with the intention of loving and glorifying God. And given how we, as children of God, are related to him, we should also do everything with the intention of loving others. We should not...
ONE of the things that we are encouraged to learn and develop during this Lenten season is how to be merciful always. This we can gather from the gospel of St. Luke where we hear Christ telling his disciples: “Be therefore merciful, as your Father also...