CHRISTIAN life can be described in many and even endless ways. It is so rich and so mysterious that we can never capture its essence just with one description. Among the many descriptions of Christian life is that it is matter of having an encounter...
The unique blessing took place on 28 May 2021 in Kairo Beach Resort in Barangay Lambahon. Two years ago I also blessed SMC (San Miguel Corporation) pump boats in Barangay Lucud and Barangay Bacoling. All are located in the big coastal town of Baganga, Davao...
How are we to consecrate our hearts to Mama Mary? Inspired by Fr. Michael Gaitley’s reflection, we may take the following suggestions: First, ask Mama Mary to lend her heart to us. If she lends her heart to us, we will become docile like her. We...
PASTORAL ADVISORY #12 Series of 2021 UPDATE ON OUR CHURCH ACTIVITIES IN THE CONTEXT OF THE CURRENT PANDEMIC We all know that in the Davao region, most particularly in the City of Davao, there is a very alarming rise in the number of Covid-19 infections. Please consider the following: ...
WE need to be more aware of our need and duty to develop and, in fact, sharpen our sense of communion among ourselves. It is not a communion that is based on some natural basis alone—biological, affinal, political, social, etc. Rather, it is a communion...
WE have to be most careful whenever we start doing philosophy and theology. These two sciences are, to me, the most important and crucial ones, because they strive to study and know the ultimate causes of things and God himself. They are not just about technologies...
THIS was what Christ promised to give us if we are united to him, like a branch to the vine. “If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love,” he...
WE have to understand very well this particular aspect or requirement of an authentic Christian life. That’s because, most likely, our first impression of it can be misleading. To be sure, to be ready to leave everything behind does not mean that we should have...
THAT stone is, of course, our Lord Jesus Christ. He was rejected by the leading men of his time here on earth. They always tried to find fault in him. He was subjected to all kinds of suspicion. And finally, they managed to execute him. And...
WE have to be clear about this point. We should try our best to know as much as we can, but seeing to it that our knowledge leads us to love that is proper to us. It should be that love that ultimately comes from...