APOLOGETICS is derived from the Greek word “Apologia” which means to defend the faith. Christianity is blessed with Apologists. In Acts 2:14:37, Peter stood for the faith. St. Peter, the first Pope gave an apologetic discourse on Christ’s redemptive work. Countless saints in history also have...
[caption id="attachment_6972" align="alignright" width="197"] Aida Rivera Ford, Datu Bago and Gawad CCP Awardee[/caption] She remains humble among the list of great Filipino writers. Her works are worth reading to any appreciation of the Philippine literature. Presenting a wide array of stories from all the parts of the...
FEW years back, while I was already working, I expressed my plans to enter the seminary to my mother. She was happy and encouraged me to nurture my vocation. Then, I had to work abroad as a fulfillment of one of my life plans, and my...
THE impact of media today is tremendous and is everywhere. Its influence is paramount in the molding of religious and moral attitudes, and the formation of political, social and educational systems. 1950s THE RELEASE OF THE CATHOLIC VOICE January, 1952. The release of the very first Catholic...
His Name was Adrianne By Edmond Balboa I met this man in 2009. He was so kind, gentle, and passionate. With all his goodness and kindness, I was then captivated. I never thought that he will be my closest friend knowing how simple I am, an ordinary person aspiring to...
“Run if you feel like running, play music in your head when there is none, and eat cake like it’s the only one left in the world”. - C. JoyBell We can’t deny the fact that cakes and other pastries are in demand these days. We...
BEFORE the smart phones and digital cameras were introduced in the Philippines, phones and cameras were in analog format then. It means that mobile phones do not have SMS capability or what we commonly call text messaging, and cameras still use film then, instead of...
SUMMER is almost over, and yet we still have all the time to expose our precious cargo to all the elements including the scorching heat of the sun weather for fun or activity. Our mortal enemy...
Doktor. Nars. Titser. Sundalo. Ito ang kadalasang sagot na makukuha sa mga bata. Minsan ka lang makakarinig ng mga ambisyong magpapari at magmamadre. Bakit kaya? Sa pagdalaw ng ating intern sa pista ng St. Joseph Parish (Sasa), nakita niyang nagsaya ang mga anak ng mga nagsisilbi sa...
HIYEE! Mother’s Day is every day actually. Here is a sender who is just so happy to have a Marian mommy. Dear KNOT, My mother is a Marian devotee. She was born in a Catholic family and her grandmother who was a devout Catholic had greatly influenced her religious...