During this pandemic, praying the Holy Rosary becomes our source of strength. Since the start of the quarantine last March 2020, here in Davao City, Catholics are encouraged to pray the rosary every 8 o'clock in the evening. The Archdiocese of Davao through DXGN 89.9...
We are already in the "ber” months. September is almost over and Christmas is just around the corner. Despite the pandemic, our lives go on. There are those who celebrated life with the addition of newborn babies in their families while others celebrated birthday milestones....
Now that Davao City's situation due to the pandemic that is Covid-19 is classified under Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ), Mayor Sara Duterte has enjoined the public to self-regulate. As the city allowed businesses and churches to open, it lifted the use of food and...
Since the 16th century Catholic piety has assigned entire months to special devotions. The month of August is traditionally dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The physical heart of Mary is venerated (and not adored as the Sacred Heart of Jesus is) because it...
[caption id="attachment_29084" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Father Eduardo Vasquez, parish priest of the Our Lady of Holy Grace in the Diocese of Kalookan realizes the need to introduce urban gardening to the community after the government imposed lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo: Mark Saludes)[/caption] Reaping the...
[caption id="attachment_29078" align="alignright" width="350"] Stained glass | St. Dominic sends out the Friars (Photo: Lawrence, OP | flickr)[/caption]Founder, Order of Preachers (August 8, 1170 – August 6, 1221) If he hadn’t taken a trip with his bishop, Dominic would probably have remained within the structure of contemplative...
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID 19) pandemic is a singular, unprecedented reality that no one is prepared to cope with for a lengthy period of time. It has caused so much fear and anxiety, because of uncertainties that can be overwhelming, causing strong emotions among adults...
Time is both a gift and a mystery. We should approach it with a sense of awe and gratitude. During this trying period when we have the luxury of time, may we take effort to reconsider those things which are truly meaningful -- and eternal. At...
Few weeks ago, I had a serious and meaningful conversation with a friend priest about the pandemic that we are currently facing. He enthusiastically and beautifully shared his insights and reflections on the dreaded disease. According to him this Coronavirus 2019 has brought different reactions...
[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="28955,28956,28957,28958,28954"] Welcome to Sugid’s “Travel with Faith” featuring the Parish Church of St James located in the historic Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte. Dapitan itself is historic because of Dr. Jose Rizal’s exile in this humble place in Zamboanga peninsula. Visitors come here primarily...