(Editor’s note: An excerpt of the homily of Archbishop Romulo G. Valles, D.D., during his Mass on the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, December 25, 2020.) I received two texts among the many, salamat sa mga texters, dugay raba ko mobalos but I was...
In the last Shalom written in December 2020 but intended for January 03, 2021, the title was a general personal comment on Fratelli Tutti as Pope Francis' solution to the world's problems by minimizing them through human fraternity and social friendship. I promised to explain...
THAT Pauline statement, “For when I am weak, then I am strong,” (2 Cor 12,10) should make us feel reassured and consoled every time we are hounded and burdened by all sorts of difficulties and troubles, including when we are tempted and fall into sin. We...
THIS should be an ongoing concern for all of us. We should do whatever we can to promote it, fighting it out to live it properly ourselves and helping others to do the same. While it is not the most important virtue, chastity nevertheless plays...
IF we really know what the purpose of our life is and are dead serious to achieve it, then we should see to it that right at the beginning of the day, we put ourselves in the proper frame of mind, and with the appropriate...
WE have to be ready for the many paradoxes in life. Christ already warned us about this unavoidable condition in our life here on earth. And the secret is already shared with us. And that is none other than to be with Christ, to be like...
THIS may not be a major concern that would elicit a strong interest from most people. But to me, at least, this has given me some precious lessons and insights into how a good housekeeping culture should be. And if I could beg your indulgence,...
WE have to popularize this devotion some more. The archangels are great allies that we can count on especially during our difficult moments. They are so close and so identified with God that we can refer to them as God’s organic or vital extensions of...
THAT’S right. While our life can be described in many ways, a lot of which in sweet, colorful terms and soothing tones, we should not forget that it can also be seen as something like a contact sport, where we need to really fight tooth...
THAT’S the theme of the celebration of the 5th Centenary of Christianity in our country. It’s taken from the gospel of St. Matthew, chapter 10 verse 8 where we hear Christ telling his apostles: “Freely you have received. Freely give.” It’s actually Christ’s order for...