It was a different Saturday morning as we prepared for Andy's first Girl Scout activity at her school. "Papa, unsaon ni pagsuot sa scarf?", Andy asked, her voice filled with a mixture of excitement and uncertainty. I paused, while washing the dishes, as I tried...
Dear Ate Emz, I am 20 years old and I have a childhood male friend. He is a year older than me, he is 21 years. Since we went to the same school and we live near each other, our families got close instantly. Her mom became...
We have to be present in all human activities and organizations so that Christ may be present in them. We cannot allow apathy, laziness, or comfort-seeking to overcome us in this noble enterprise for God. Many endeavors and projects depend on decisions that may impact...
Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. argued that the Filipino is worth dying for because he believed that the Filipino is the nation’s greatest untapped resource. The Filipino adapts until his patience runs out, taking up arms only when all other means are exhausted. I believe the Filipino...
The question of what it takes to be an extraordinary lay minister often crosses my mind during Sunday Mass, particularly when they renew their vows before the Liturgy of the Eucharist. I sometimes find myself wondering, "Is being a lay minister solely for older gentlemen?"...
What does it mean to be a youth leader? What does it take to become one? Allow me to share my reflection during our retreat of the San Pablo Youth Apostolate Core Group (SPYA CG) at Kauswagan, Panabo City on July 27, 2024. The retreat...
On the 6th day of my recuperation from the left eye cataract operation done on May 25, 2023, I recited my rosary, The Sorrowful Mysteries, at dawn. Since a few days before the operation, I refrained from reading my prayer book so as not to...
Pakighinabi uban si Msgr. Edgar Rodriguez ni Christine Mae Camus Christine: Pwede ba nimong i-share ang usa ka experience nimo nga nagamit gyud nimo ang self-discipline sa pipila ka higayon nga imong gikinahanglan diha sa imong pagka-pari. Monsi: Sa training sa seminaryo gitrain mi anang gitawag nga,...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="45274,45275,45276"] Often, we think mercy and grace are the same. While they are closely related, they differ in what is given and the recipient's worthiness. Mercy is God not giving us what we deserve, while grace is God giving us something we do...
Pakighinabi uban si Msgr. Edgar Rodriguez ni Christine Mae Camus Isip kabahin sa ika-75 nga anibersaryo sa Arkidiyosis sa Davao, sa pagsaulog sa kapistahan ni San Juan Marie Vianney, karong Agosto 4, ang patron sa mga kaparian, atong gitutokan karong Agosto ang pag-umol sa mga klero....