WE need to be clear about this. Our Christian faith is not optional in our life. It is neither relevant only to some affairs and concerns in our life. It should be the main guide in all our affairs, be they in matters of the...
THAT’S what we can get from the gospel episode of Christ’s disciples buffeted by big waves in the middle of the sea and Christ was just asleep. (cfr. Mt 8,23-27) “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” the disciples woke Christ in terror. But Christ reproached...
IF we really are serious in following Christ, we should set no conditions and, instead, open ourselves to whatever and wherever God’s providence would lead us. This is a truth of our faith that is highlighted in that gospel episode where a scribe wanted to follow...
As we celebrate the Archdiocese of Davao’s Diamond Jubilee, it is crucial to reflect on the remarkable history and contributions of the early missionaries who brought Catholicism to our beloved land. Understanding our past not only grounds us in our faith but also provides a...
Q. Perfect brew A. Second level teaspoon of fresh coffee and six ounces of freshwater direct from tap water. Stored water pick up impurities on the container and loses oxygenation. The coffee maker must be clean; remove lime deposits in the pot by a strong solution...
(An excerpt of the homily of the Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., during tduring the 3rd Day of the Pastoral Visit to St. Mary of the Perpetual Rosary Parish at GKK Sta. Teresita Green Orchard Village, June 19, 2024.) I would like to say first...
THIS is indeed the true mark of a real child of God. It’s when like Christ we are not afraid to complicate our life just to help everybody, especially those who are in need of some pressing as well as precious help. In the gospel reading...
NOTHING is lost if we dare to ask God for some miracles or some special and extraordinary favors. If God sees that it would really be for own good, he will surely grant it. If not—and he can only be the one to know if...
CHRIST said it very clearly. “It is not anyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ who will enter the kingdom of Heaven, but the person who does the will of my Father in heaven.” (Mt 7,21) Indeed, we always have to be open to God’s will...
“BEWARE of false prophets! (Mt 7,15) That’s what Christ told his disciples. These days, this warning assumes a most urgent character, since we cannot deny that we are having many people who are presenting themselves as prophets and yet their messages can stir serious doubts...