WHEN some Pharisees told Christ to leave the area because Herod wanted to kill him, Christ refused to do so, stating that he must accomplish his purpose. (cfr. Lk 13,31-35) That should also be the attitude we ought to have. Despite the earthly difficulties, challenges, trials,...
IN his Letter to the Ephesians, St. Paul describes what the proper Christian relation is between parents and children, between masters and servants. (cfr. 6,1-9) “Honor your father and mother,” he said. “This is the first commandment with a promise, that it may go well...
WHEN Christ compared the Kingdom of God to a mustard seed and a yeast that start small and insignificant but can grow big in time (cfr. Lk 13,18-21), he was highlighting the truth that our sanctification can be achieved by taking care of the small,...
IT’S worthwhile noting that even Christ had to spend the night praying before he made that big decision of choosing his 12 apostles among the many disciples that he had at that time. (cfr. Lk 6,12-16) This could only mean that for Christ to be...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="46234,46235,46236,46237"] Every year, the faithful gather to celebrate the fiesta, a joyous festival that combines spiritual devotion and cultural richness. The feast, which has been held for more than seven decades, commemorates the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Our Lady of Fatima. This year's...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="46228,46229,46230,46231"] The 4th Liturgical Architecture Conference, also known as LANGKOB, served as a significant platform for architectural designers focused on sacred spaces, emphasizing the integration of Catholic tradition and cultural diversity in vernacular liturgical architecture. This biennial event, which evolved through various formats—from...
The 9th DaDiTaMa Convention was held last September 19-21, 2024 at the Sedes Sapientiae Auditorium, Holy Cross of Davao College, hosted by the Archdiocese of Davao with its theme “Catechists as Stewards of the Word in the Synodal Church”. The three-day convention was a memorial experience...
(An excerpt of the homily of the Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., during 2nd Parochial Fiesta San Pedro Calungsod, Baguio, October 21, 2024.) “Gibuhat kita sa Ginoo, Iyaha gayod kita.” Mao nay answer nga si Pedro Calungsod, di mahadlok mamatay, kay ug wa tay pagtoo nga...
My three years of experience with the PDLs has been a meaningful journey of reflection and gratitude. Celebrating the Holy Mass with them has made me realize how fortunate I am to witness their hunger for Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. Their faces show a...
Ika-31 nga Domingo sa Ordinaryong Panahon (Nov. 3, 2024) Dt 6:2-6 / Ps 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51 / Heb 7:23-28 / Mk 12:28-34 Atong nadungog ang pagsaysay sa Ebanghelyo nga diin ang atong Ginoo gipangutana sa magtutudlo sa balaod kon unsa ang labing dakong sugo sa Dios....