THAT Gospel account of Christ calling Simon Peter to “put out into the deep” (Duc in altum) (cfr. Lk 5,1-11) remains one of the most powerful invitations to Christian discipleship. After a long night of unsuccessful fishing, Peter and his companions had every reason to believe...
THIS is a lesson we can learn from that gospel episode when Christ healed Peter’s mother-in-law, and followed by many people also begging for some healing. Not only that, Christ had to excuse himself from the crowd to pray in a deserted place, and when...
THIS was clearly illustrated in that gospel episode where Christ went to Capernaum, preached in the synagogue, and a person possessed by the devil approached him. (cfr. Lk 4,31-37) We know what happened next. The devil was quickly exorcised. Despite rising reports of spiritual warfare, we...
WE have to ask ourselves this question from time to time: are we really following Christ, or have we quietly begun following our own likes, dislikes, and opinions? It is surprisingly easy to drift. Instead of allowing Christian faith to guide our decisions, we can gradually...
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(Excerpt from the Homily of Most Rev. Romlo G. Valles, D.D., during the 42nd Parochial Fiesta of San Roque, Malabog, Davao City last August 16, 2026.) Mga igsuon malipayong pista kanatong tanan! Viva! San Roque, Viva! Ang atong fiesta karon natunong sa Dominggo, ika-20 (baynte) nga...
Hero comes from a Greek word meaning a person of great courage and known for his exploits. The last 100 years have produced fewer heroes known for their sacrifices and their principles. Yet there are more heroes today who are not known and will never...
A PHONE can connect us to a friend across the world within seconds, yet it can also make someone sitting beside us feel completely ignored. Social media is neither simply good nor bad. It is a powerful tool whose value depends greatly on how wisely...
IT just doesn’t make sense at first glance. Why would Christ tell us to deny ourselves and pick up a cross just to follow Him. (cfr. Mt 16,24) What’s so appealing about suffering that He’d ask us to embrace it? What hidden treasure is there...
THE parable of the ten virgins (cfr. Mt 25,1-13) reminds us of our need to develop an effective way of being always vigilant. This, of course, is only possible if we develop a deep, active union with God. Without his grace, we are would be...