IN our political exchanges, especially in these days of electoral campaigning, we should see to it that while it is unavoidable to disagree on some issues, we should try to avoid being disagreeable with one another. We should keep our political exchanges at the level of...
WE have to be most aware of this fundamental truth about ourselves. Our identity is not just determined by our DNA, nor by our baptismal and legal name, our personal bio-data, etc. Our ultimate identity is that we are another Christ, ‘alter Christus.’ And if...
WE have to realize this more deeply. With all the hustle and bustles of our world today, with all the noise and distractions that we have, we have to exert tremendous effort to maintain silence, both inside and outside us, if only to manage to...
WE are supposed to be rational animals, rationality being the quality that distinguishes us from the other animals. But let’s never forget that we are and will always be an animal also that is governed by natural, physical, biological, chemical, social, economic laws, etc. And these...
I BELIEVE this is a most relevant and urgent message we can convey to the young ones of today. We cannot deny that many of our youth, the so-called millennials, are trapped in a veritable bondage of distractions. They may not be asking for it,...
WE need to be clear about this fundamental truth about ourselves. We are still being created by God. Our creation is still ongoing. Our creation is still in the making. This time though, our creation involves our cooperation. If we review the story of the creation...
ANGER and outrage certainly have a place in our life. They are natural reactions to events and situations that are truly horrible. But we have to be most careful with them. They should not be allowed to last long, and much less to dominate us...
ESPECIALLY in discussing highly contentious issues, like the political and social ones, all parties involved should try to be both delicate and tough. This is how we can conduct our discussions in a way that is positive, fruitful and constructive. We need to be delicate because...
IF we want our life to be good, we need to develop a keen sense of transparency and accountability. These traits assure us that we are on the right path. That is to say, we have nothing bad to hide, and more, we are seeing...
MY father wrote the valedictory address I delivered during my high school graduation more than 50 years ago. I still remember the opening lines, a play of words that continue to intrigue me even up to now. “Freedom is not free,” I said, trying to...
