WE should never forget that we are meant to live our life with God. Our life therefore should not simply be purely natural and human. It has to be supernatural and divine. The standards we use should not just be human. They should be, above...
Q. Coffee History? A. In the 6th century, Ethiopan goat herder kaldi noticed his flock acting very energetic after nibbling the berries of some bushes. Kaldi had the same feeling after tasting it so he brought some to the local monastery. The head monk threw them...
(An excerpt of the homily of the Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., during the Send Off Mass of the DaDiTaMa Youth Convention at Queen of Apostles College Seminary Chapel, June 9, 2024.) Why must we be hopeful, always joyful. In the lakbay, in the journey....
On Father’s Day it is important to pause and reflect on the significance of fatherhood. The Catholic Church recognizes fathers’ valuable role in the family and society, drawing inspiration from Saints like Saint Joseph and Saint Thomas More. Saint Joseph’s role in the life of...
THOSE two parables Christ told his disciples that compared the Kingdom of God to some seed that when planted on earth would just grow, become big and bear fruit (cfr. Mk 4,26-34) highlight the truth of our faith that God always provides for our needs...
CHRIST was quite clear about this point. In the gospel of St. Matthew which is the gospel reading for the Mass on Friday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time, Christ said: “You have heard that it was said to them of old—Thou shalt not...
THAT’S how Christ defines in so many words what true love is. “You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, You shall not kill; and whoever kills will be liable to judgment,” he said. “But I say to you, whoever is angry with his...
CHRIST himself said so in no uncertain terms. In the gospel of St. Matthew (5,17-19) which happens to be the gospel reading of the Mass on Wednesday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time, he said: “Do not think that I have come to abolish...
CHRIST once told his disciples, and now us, that we should be the salt and light of the earth. (cfr. Mt 5,13-16) In other words, we should give the proper flavor and provide the proper light so all of us can be led to our...
OBVIOUSLY, if we are to use our human reason alone, without the guidance of faith, we would consider the Beatitudes a crazy idea. I’ve heard some supposedly intellectual commentators describe the Beatitudes as silly. It’s a reasoning that is trapped in its own web of...