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Posted on January 29, 2017 in Perspective by

I’M referring to our human laws. No matter how well crafted, they are not meant to be the end or the goal themselves, but rather as means or a way to our ultimate goal who is God or our eternal life with God. We are reminded...

Posted on January 29, 2017 in Perspective by

IT’S an understatement that the world today is sunk quite deep in ignorance and confusion. This phenomenon is actually to be expected. Given the way we are designed, we are prone to them. And yet, even if all these were so, we still can affirm with...

Posted on January 28, 2017 in Perspective by

IT’S important that we realize the abiding need to educate our senses, that is to say, to make our eyes, ears, nose, tongue and hand discern the ultimate object and purpose of our life, who is God. They should not be allowed to go every which...

Posted on January 22, 2017 in Perspective by

We need to know the difference as well as the intimate link between the two. The other day while presiding at a wedding, I brought up this topic to underline an often forgotten and misunderstood truth of faith. Newly-weds will most likely become parents soon, and...

Posted on January 22, 2017 in Perspective by

George Orwell invented the word Newspeak. It means "a deliberately ambiguous and contradictory language used to mislead and manipulate the people." We have to be wary of its existence, because it is actually present in today's world. It's a language that deftly mixes truths and untruths,...

Posted on January 12, 2017 in Perspective by

We should be most thankful to God for the tremendous piety we, as a people, have. If we just look at the very impressive pictures of the people who joined the "Traslacion" of Hesus Nazareno in Manila recently, we cannot help but feel breathless at...

Posted on January 11, 2017 in Perspective by

Theology, of course, is indispensable in our life. It is the required effort to study our faith that is supposed to guide and shape our life. It’s actually meant for everyone, and not just for a few. Truth is, whether we are aware of it...

Posted on January 9, 2017 in Perspective by

Lest you get scandalized, it was Christ himself who said so. Let us cite the exact quotation: ‘“Which of the two did what his father wanted?’ ‘The first,’ they answered. Jesus said to them, ‘Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are...

Posted on January 6, 2017 in Perspective by

Epiphany means manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi. (cfr Mt 2,1-12) It means that he is meant for all people, and not just to the Jews, the chosen people. The feast reminds us that we all need him, for he...