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...
I am now 81 years old. Because of the COVID-19 lockdown, protocols and alerts, I have more time to read and think. Instead of going around and window shopping, I believe we seniors should spend time recalling our catechism classes. What is the bible? It...
Some say the synod called by Pope John XXIII more popularly known as Vatican Council II (1962-1965) made a very big impact on the church and on the world. Some say that in the 40’s, up to the early 60’s, there were signs that the...
Synod is a Greek word meaning a council. It is associated with a church activity like a consultative council of the clergy. There had been more than 21 synods. The first was held in 325 in Nicaea which made a formula of faith called the...
Q: I want my driver’s license to have a notice that I want to be an organ donor but I’m afraid if I am unconscious in a bad accident, the doctors will finish me so they can use my organs for other purposes. A: The top...