As the Archdiocese of Davao celebrates its 75th foundation anniversary, the enduring legacy of consecrated men and women shines brightly. These torch bearers, inspired by the call for joy, have been essential in transforming Davao's religious and socio-economic landscape. From the early Recollects and Jesuits...
(An excerpt of the homily of the Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., during the Archdiocesan SoCCom Day at the University of the Immaculate Conception Bajada Campus, June 12, 2024.) Ang ingon nga SoCCom Day ayaw kalimot pwede na isaulog sa barangay SoCCom Day, sa city...
IF we truly are firm believers and followers of Christ, we have every reason to find meaning and joy in all the suffering, trials and challenges we can encounter in our earthly life. And that’s because Christ has conquered everything and has converted all the...
LET’S remember that we are not meant to solely live an earthly and temporal life. We are meant for an eternal life, where our body, still retaining its material form, would be completely under the law of the spiritual and the supernatural. We are reminded of...
WHILE there a many, even infinite, marks of a true believer of Christ, at least we can mention two that can clearly identify us as true Christians. These are when we know how to really pray, addressing God as our Father, and when we, like...
WE have to realize more deeply that our intentions play an indispensable role in our moral and spiritual life. It’s in our intentions where we can determine whether we are with and for God or simply with and by our own selves. And if we would...
WE have to prepare ourselves for this kind of love which is what is actually meant for us, since we are God’s image and likeness, sharers of his divine life and nature. How God loves should also be how we should love him and others...
WE should never forget that we are meant to live our life with God. Our life therefore should not simply be purely natural and human. It has to be supernatural and divine. The standards we use should not just be human. They should be, above...
Q. Coffee History? A. In the 6th century, Ethiopan goat herder kaldi noticed his flock acting very energetic after nibbling the berries of some bushes. Kaldi had the same feeling after tasting it so he brought some to the local monastery. The head monk threw them...
(An excerpt of the homily of the Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., during the Send Off Mass of the DaDiTaMa Youth Convention at Queen of Apostles College Seminary Chapel, June 9, 2024.) Why must we be hopeful, always joyful. In the lakbay, in the journey....