WE should be most aware of this truth of our faith. The Holy Spirit is constantly prompting us what to think, say and do. And that’s because God, being at the very core of our existence, cannot abandon us and is constantly intervening in our...
THIS is what we can draw from that parable about a nobleman who had to make a journey to obtain his kingship and called his 10 servants, giving them 10 gold coins, telling them to engage in trade till he would return. (Lk 19,11-28) As...
WE have to be aware of this way of looking and reacting to things in general that is actually ruling the lives of many people, especially the young ones, who do not know yet how to properly handle their emotions, feelings and passions. As commonly defined...
IT’S a new word I just learned recently. It refers to “the practice of ignoring one’s companion or companions in order to pay attention to one’s phone or other mobile device.” I suppose the word is an acronym for “phone” and “snubbing.” We have to be...
(An excerpt of the homily of the Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., during the Opening Mass of the Gallery of Saints Year 5 at NCCC Mall VP, J.P. Laurel Ave., Davao City.) Today we ask together, how did they pray? Unsa ilang style sa pag...
As we observe the World Day of the Poor, on November 17, we are reminded of our duty to care for those living in poverty. The Archdiocesan Nourishment Center (ANC) in the Archdiocese of Davao City embodies this call through its holistic support for impoverished...
THAT’S what we should maintain in life. We need to develop a keen sense of the purpose of our life and keep it in play in every circumstance and situation of our life. Difficult? For sure. But we can always train ourselves for it. We are...
IN the gospel of St. Luke (17,26-37), we hear Christ lamenting over how people in the long history of humanity were entangled in their earthly affairs while practically ignoring the real purpose of life. “As it was in the days of Noah,” he said, “so it...
THIS is, of course, a very delicate topic, and so, we should be very careful with what we are going to say here. This is meant to tackle this issue in a very human and Christian way. Fact is, gender confusion has been around for...
THIS is the lesson we can learn from that gospel episode where Christ cured 10 lepers but only one of the them came back to Christ to thank him. (cfr. Lk 17,11-19) We should never forget to thank God, first of all, and whoever else...