"Let us keep walking together." This is the call of the Holy Father, Pope Francis in articulating his 'art of accompaniment' --- "to lead others ever closer to God, to accompany them as steady and reassuring, helping them experience the love of God even in...
Reflection on Chapter 10, Amoris Laetitia,” The Spirituality of Marriage and Family” What does Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation, “Amoris Laetitia” (Joy of Love), say about marriage as a vocation for mission? First, the document affirms what has been said in previous papal documents on marriage and...
Francoise-Marie Therese Martin (also known as St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Little Flower of Jesus or Little Flower, St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Teresa of the Infant Jesus – was born in Alencon, France in January 2, 1873. She was 4 years old when...
The Daughters of St. Paul is a missionary congregation of religious sisters who serve the church and proclaim the Good News through communications media. Founded in Italy by Blessed James Alberione on June 15, 1915, the congregation unceasingly seeks new ways and places for evangelization. The...
One of the most beautiful church traditions is the yearly fiesta of the patron saint of a barrio, municipio, ciudad or GKK capilla. Sometimes, the name of a town tells us where the first settlers came from. For example, the original settlers of Compostela, Davao...
(An excerpt during the reflection night on St. Joseph by Rev. Fr. Wilfredo de Mesa Jr. OSJ, Parochial Vicar of Sanctuario de San Jose in Green Hills, Manila, via DXGN 89.9 Spirit FM-Davao, April 29, 2021. The Oblates of St. Joseph is a Congregation of...
“Unsa! Mag madre ka? Madawat kaha ka sa ka maldita nimo!” Such was the incredulous reaction of Hilaria Dalaguit when told by her daughter, then 18-year-old Federica, that she was intent on entering the convent to become a religious sister. Someone else of lesser grit...
The Religious Orders and Congregations (priests, brothers, nuns) played a very special role in the 500th year of evangelization. We became an American colony from 1898 to 1946. The Americans focused on education and self-governance but not evangelization. When they made their Constitution in 1787,...
Dear KNOT, Ang akong kinabuhi isip usa ka pamilyadong tao, makaingon ko nga colorful. Dili tungod kay haruhay puno sa kalipay apan kabaliktaran niining tanan. 15 ka tuig na nga minyo. 3 ang among anak ug puro babae. 14, 13, ug 4 anyos. Ang akong trabaho anaa...
(An excerpt during the reflection night on St. Joseph by Rev. Fr. Wilfredo de Mesa Jr. OSJ, Parochial Vicar of Sanctuario de San Jose in Green Hills, Manila, via DXGN 89.9 Spirit FM-Davao, April 29, 2021. The Oblates of St. Joseph is a Congregation of...