(An excerpt of the homily of the Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., the Celebration of the Feast of Mother of Mercy at the Mother of Mercy Shrine, New Carmen Tugbok, Nov. 16, 2024.) Inig abot nianang gutloa, panahona, naay mga tribulations, mga pagsulay, makaagwanta ba...
As the Archdiocese of Davao celebrates its Diamond Jubilee, we are invited to reflect on 75 years of faith and service while embracing a hopeful vision for the future. Beginning in February 2024, nine months of monthly activities have prepared us for the culminating celebration...
WORDS of Christ in response to Pilate’s question, “Art thou the king of the Jews?” (Jn 18,33) That was when Christ clarified who he really was, and yet the poor Pilate and many of the Jews of that time could not get it. These words are...
“ALL the people were hanging on his words.” (Lk 19,48) Because of that, those leading Jews who wanted to put Christ to death could not carry out their plan. Let’s hope that we too can get so close to Christ that would frustrate anything that...
WE should be most aware of this truth of our faith. The Holy Spirit is constantly prompting us what to think, say and do. And that’s because God, being at the very core of our existence, cannot abandon us and is constantly intervening in our...
THIS is what we can draw from that parable about a nobleman who had to make a journey to obtain his kingship and called his 10 servants, giving them 10 gold coins, telling them to engage in trade till he would return. (Lk 19,11-28) As...
WE have to be aware of this way of looking and reacting to things in general that is actually ruling the lives of many people, especially the young ones, who do not know yet how to properly handle their emotions, feelings and passions. As commonly defined...
IT’S a new word I just learned recently. It refers to “the practice of ignoring one’s companion or companions in order to pay attention to one’s phone or other mobile device.” I suppose the word is an acronym for “phone” and “snubbing.” We have to be...
(An excerpt of the homily of the Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., during the Opening Mass of the Gallery of Saints Year 5 at NCCC Mall VP, J.P. Laurel Ave., Davao City.) Today we ask together, how did they pray? Unsa ilang style sa pag...
As we observe the World Day of the Poor, on November 17, we are reminded of our duty to care for those living in poverty. The Archdiocesan Nourishment Center (ANC) in the Archdiocese of Davao City embodies this call through its holistic support for impoverished...