There is an adage that goes “You are what you eat”. You probably know that the food you eat affects your body. Many studies have shown the connection between your food choices and your overall health. Eating a nutritious diet helps you keep a healthy...
A lot of us Filipinos believe in “SUMPA” and one of which is “Knocking on wood” – if someone will say ‘let us prepare ourselves for any kind of disaster to come’ – we usually react by responding – Simba ko and we knock on...
When our Lord Jesus Christ instituted the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper, he said: “Take this all of you and drink from it, for this is my Blood, the Blood of the New and Everlasting covenant, for the forgiveness of sins, do this in...
The San Pedro Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Davao. He is the captain of the ship. Fittingly, the façade of the Cathedral resembles that of a boat whose integrity is intact in spite of the challenges through time. Onboard is the owner...
“The divine fatherhood is the source of human fatherhood.” (CCC 2214) On June 18, Father’s Day will be celebrated world-wide. Although it is a fairly recent observance in the Philippines (1988), we as a people have long practiced the exhortation of Sirach 7: 27, “with your...
When we work, we strive to put God’s imprint on creation. We make God present in all the affairs of the world. This responsibility is not just for the clergy but for all of us who have been baptized and have thus acquired the priestly...
The BEC was recognized in Medellin, Columbia in the late 1960’s in response to the ever growing need for communion and participation especially among the poor in rural areas in the Latin American countries. In the 1970’s, the BEC was activated in Mindanao mainly by...
Life is not just living in safe grounds. It is not settling for "what is" especially if you can still be more. It is not mere hiding in our comfort zones to secure ourselves only. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, we have so many volunteers in...
Pope Francis’ message for this year’s 57th World Day of Social Communications centers on speaking with the heart inspired by Ephesians 4:15. He says: “Communicating in a cordial manner means that those who read or listen to us are led to welcome our participation in...
Motherhood. Not a simple 10-letter word to some, motherhood means bearing the baby in her womb, unholy wake ups for feeding and diaper change, pedia clinic trips, tickles and giggles, and tearful worries in between. For some, motherhood means a mistake, an unwelcome addition, an unwanted...