We were discovered by Magellan on March 16, 1521 when he accidentally landed in Limasawa, Leyte. Before this date, we had no elections. The ruler of the Balangay tribe was the strongest in battle who had killed all his rivals. From March 16, 1521 to December...
During Holy Week, most TV stations, YouTube, Netflix, etc. show religious films. My favorite films during Holy Week are: first, “Quo Vadis” a 1951 MGM movie starring Robert Taylor as Marcus Vinicius, Deborrah Kerr as Christian slave, Lygia and Peter Ustinor as Emperor Nero. The...
I was eleven years old in 1952 (70 years ago) when I first noticed that Holy Week activities are different from the daily church services. It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends 40 days later on Palm Sunday. The 40-day period is a reminder of...
Q. What is the good news? A. Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem to save mankind especially senior citizens from sin. Q. How do we know he will save us? A. Because he is pleased with those who love him. Q. Who loves him? A. Those who follow his laws. Q....
Fiction: In 1963, Morris West wrote the novel ‘Shoes of the Fisherman’ which became a number one best seller. The ‘Fisherman’ refers to St. Peter. The word ‘Shoes’ refers to his successors. You can read the book online and the movie on YouTube. The story...
On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine and right the next day, Pope Francis went to the Russian embassy in the Vatican State where he was allowed to talk via secured lines to Russian President Vladimir Putin. He also called the leader of the Greek...
The world has been dark and gloomy since the COVID-19 pandemic exploded in late October 2019. On January 2020 Pope Francis issued Oratio Imperata. Oratio means prayer. Imperata means a command or order which must be strictly followed. It must be a part of all...
Two generations do not know much about 1986 EDSA event except that February 25 is a holiday. In 1985 the President said there will be a “snap” Presidential election in 1986 though his term will not end in 1986 but 1987. The first sign of...
Because they are in danger: 1. From the world. The priest has to live in a world with his mind always on God. He must work in a world where pleasure is found in food and sensual excitement, yet he is expected to find happiness...
I was an R.T.C. Judge for 21 years (1985 – 2001). Part of my job was to administer the oaths of newly passed doctors, nurses, C.P.A’s, Engineers etc. After the oath taking, I am usually asked to say something. This was my standard talk. “Pray to...