Religious Life
I entered the seminary after I graduated from high school, at the tender age of seventeen. At that time I did not have a clear idea of what to be a Dominican meant. The only thing I knew then was that I wanted to become...
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Rev. Fr. Jhun Gimeno at 44
Fresh from a week-long diocesan clergy retreat in Tagaytay, Fr Jhun went home in time for his birthday last Nov 16. Some parishioners of San Miguel serenaded him at around 4:30 am and expressed their wishes and prayers for the celebrant. After which, various kinds...
A Husband confesses to a priest
Husband: Forgive me Father for I have sinned! I have cheated and lied to my wife. Priest: Why did you cheat and lie to her? Husband: Because it’s easier to forgive and to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission!...
Like a farm in the city
St. Antoninus House, our mission residence in Gen. Santos City is situated on a property that is just a little more than a hectare located at Purok Matatag in Barangay San Isidro. It is about 5 kilometers away from the center of the city. Our...
Inshallah (In God’s Time)
“Part of my purpose here on earth is to be of service – to preach His Good News. That’s why I came home. Christ has brought me into a relationship with Him that changed my life in amazing ways, and so I would like to...
Jaywalking: The Ugly truth
A lot of things may happen a day: an average of 4,775 babies will be born here in our country; you can spend 171 minutes by just using your smartphone; and some people may possibly meet an accident, or almost an accident because of jaywalking. Nothing...
Parque de Madrid
Travelling can open up vast realities that can feed our thoughts and imagination. No sooner than we entered Parque de Madrid when beauty and longing overwhelmed us. The park is bedecked with trees all over with trimmed grass underneath, a perfect venue for friends whiling...
Humor or Less
Juan: Tay, what is the square root of 9 plus the cube root of 16? Tatay: Paturo ka sa hardinero natin! Wala akong alam sa mga ugat ng halaman na yan!...
Remembering Sendong, Pablo and Yolanda
I arrived in Davao City for my new assignment on the first week of June 2011. At the arrival area of Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao City, I saw a billboard welcoming visitors to the city and announcing that Mindanao is a typhoon free...
Palangga ko ni Lord
Hiyee mga ka-KNOT! After those first week holidays, there are birthday celebrations this month that we are happy about. It is the birthday month of our reporter, my “Bingks” John Frances Fuentes and our marketing in-charge, Sir Felix Tabuclin. We are thankful for the gifts of...