In the first part, synodality is likened to theology because it expresses our conviction as a synodal Church. In the synodal Church, the poor are the main characters, in the forefront, and at the center of the Church’s journey. The sense of unity amid diversity,...
I knew that Holy Week is a moment of pause to commemorate the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus and I’ve been celebrating it for more than two decades and this year, I spent that week through confession, recollection, prayer and reflection. I guess anyone who...
Dear Ate Emz, Itago na lang ako sa ngalang Mr. HIV. Weird apan yes, positibo ako sa maong sakit. Usa ako ka Marino. Ulitawo pa, 30 years old and 3yrs na naga trabaho sa barko. Niaging tuig pa nako nasayran nga positibo diay ako sa HIV sa...
Way back in elementary school, I vividly remember my teachers discussing the lessons they had either written on the board or presented on the projector screen in front, standing prim and proper on the long wooden platform for the entire class to see. I can...
Recollection, as understood with respect to the spiritual life, means attention to the presence of God in the soul. It includes the withdrawal of the mind from external and earthly affairs to attend to God and Divine things. It is the same as interior solitude...
Easter is foremost of Christianity’s most joyful celebrations. After the suffering Jesus endured, all those closest to Him hid in fear. They have become the next target with no one to protect them. But then, after three days, Jesus returned. His scars remained. Nonetheless, people...
One Saturday afternoon, I found myself browsing through Netflix, seeking out the perfect movie to pass time. After a quick search, I chose the movie “Safe” from the top of the list. What caught my attention was a playful reminder from my wife about my...
The feast of St. Joseph, March 19, is a celebration of a great saint who was a layman. Like many of the laity, St. Joseph lived his life working to take care of his family, rearing together with his wife, the Blessed Mother, the child...
During March, "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month," attention is given to a widespread and preventable disease that affects many worldwide. Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is a dedicated time for advocacy, dedication, and reflection on this prevalent yet preventable illness. As we sail this month, it's crucial...
Lent, a period lasting 40 days in the Christian calendar, serves as a time of preparation and spiritual renewal. It mirrors Jesus' own period of fasting in the wilderness before commencing his ministry, emphasizing the importance of sacrifice and reflection. Traditionally, Lent involves practices such...