(An excerpt of the homily of the Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., during the Easter Vigil at San Pedro Cathedral Parish, San Pedro Street, Davao City - March 30, 2024.) Alleluya! Alleluya! Tingali nabati na ninyo nga karon ang pinakadako nga pista sa Simbahan, no...
IF we are truly with Christ, there is no doubt that despite our unavoidable differences and conflicts, we can still manage to achieve a certain unity. Christ gives us the way, the power and the grace to achieve this unity. Thus, the expression, “cor unum et...
INDEED, Christ always takes the initiative to show himself to us, to come and to be with us. Being both God and man, whose essence is pure love, he will always be with us, showering us with all the goodness and power that he gratuitously...
THERE’S an interesting thing that St. Peter told the people who were amazed at his being able to make a lame man walk. After reproaching them for killing the very man who is the “author of life,” referring of course to Christ, (cfr. Act 11,15),...
WE should do everything to be able to readily welcome God in our life. When we manage to do so, we would be apt to share his power too, and like him we can do great things, even miraculous things. We are reminded of this truth...
ST. PETER said these words to the house of Israel who realized that they had crucified the very Son of God, the Messiah whom they had expected for so long. He proceeded to advise them to do some penance. (cfr. Acts 2,36-41) These words can also...
WE are now on the first day after Christ’s resurrection, Monday of the Easter Octave. We are filled with overwhelming joy, knowing what Christ’s resurrection really means to all of us. Yes, in spite of whatever, we are assured that our salvation is at hand...
By December 2024 Davao’s population will be 2 million, double that of Cagayan de Oro. Our land area is 244,000 hectares, one of the world’s biggest. The Finance Department said that as of 2023, out of 147 cities we are the number 9 richest city...
(An excerpt of the homily of the Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., during the Laetare Sunday, 4th Sunday of Lent at San Pedro Cathedral Parish, San Pedro Street, Davao City, March 10, 2024.) We are with hope, when we enter into the Easter Triduum starting...
Easter, the cornerstone of Christian faith, heralds a message of joy and renewal after the profound suffering endured by Jesus. As believers celebrate His resurrection and the triumph of light over darkness, it’s a time for reflection and rejoicing. In the aftermath of Jesus’ crucifixion, his...