Fr. Randy Vergara, originally from San Jose, Batangas, has been a dedicated member of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament for over 20 years. Since 2011, he has been serving in Davao and has developed a deep connection with the community, which he now considers...
Two profound questions triggered my curiosity when I read Dan Brown’s 2017 mystery thriller, “The Origin”: Where do we come from? Where are we headed? While the first question delves into the realms of science and religion to unravel the origins of life, the latter question draws us...
“When Father O presides the Mass, you have to be attentive and careful.” This advice was often reiterated to me during my college days by the Ateneo de Davao University - Campus Liturgical Ministries (CLM) club officers and senior members whenever I serve at mass...
(“The Babsoy & Mommy Show” Part 1) Things went from bad to worse in the ICU, first seizures then bleeding. She no longer opened her eyes when I said “The Mommy and Babsoy Show, now signing on.” My sisters and I rarely left her side at...
When the Dean of the College at the university where I teach asked to see me one day, I promptly showed up at her office and sat by her desk, watching her efficiently shuffle papers. She had only one question, “Professor Musni, why aren’t you...
Dear Ate Emz, Dunay mga higayon sa atong kinabuhi nga usahay ang atong mga giilang higala nanginahanglan sa atoa apan sa panahon nga kita ang nanginahanglan kanila asa na sila. Dawatun ang kamatuoran nga sa kalipay anaa daghan kaayo kita ug katambayayong, kaila, kauban, kadamay. Anaa na...
Have you been experiencing difficulties in your life lately? How do you cope with them? We all go through life with several struggles and challenges. Most of the time we find ourselves in dire financial trouble, no security at work, the sickness or even death in...
[gallery columns="2" link="file" size="full" ids="44036,44037"] Whenever the month of May arrives, I, as a child, eagerly anticipate going to the chapel for the daily class during the month-long Flores de Mayo celebration. This event holds a special place in my heart as it involves afternoon classes,...
Dear Ate Emz, Discrimination sa mga dunay gender crisis ug sa community nga akong gikalambigitan. Isip usa ka millennial, ubay-ubay na kong nakabasa, nakakita o naka-encounter mahitungod sa dili maayong pagtratar sa mga dunay issue sa ilang sekso. Dili man sa ingon nga dunay pagdapig apan unta...
“Now all tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. And Pharisees and scribes were grumbling and saying, “this fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.” So he told them this parable: “Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing...