Jesus is the Good Shepherd. He opens the gate for his sheep. He leads them to green pastures. He comes not to destroy but gives his sheep life in all its fullness. His sheep know his voice and follow him. Today’s shepherds in this time of...
THE box can symbolize many things. In this particular piece, it symbolizes mainly our togetherness, our unity, our being one human family. Yes, we belong to one big box, the box of humanity. We can also say that inside that one big, original box, there are...
WITH all this restricted life we are having these days, let’s see to it that we are properly occupied. Let us, of course, avoid idleness, but even if we fill ourselves with activities, let’s see to it that we are properly occupied. The most important thing...
THIS is not meant to be a morbid piece. Far from it. Rather, it’s meant for us to be realistic and to really focus on what is absolutely necessary and essential in our life, without getting unduly entangled with the things in this life that...
NOW that the ECQ is extended to May 15, let’s be more skillful in dealing with the extended condition of our restricted lifestyle. And among the things to consider are what we may refer to as our ghostly foes that include not only the invisible...
OUR earthly life, it is said, is a matter of a journey, a pilgrimage toward our eternal destination. Given our conditions here where we have to contend with all sorts of things, there is great need for us to stay on course, avoiding getting diverted...
IT cannot be denied that even with all our best efforts, the danger of slipping into boredom and dryness is always there, what with all this somewhat ‘forced’ stay-at-home dispensation we are having these days. It’s truly a big challenge for us to be resilient...
St. Teresa of Avila, a 16th century Spanish Carmelite nun, a reformer of the Carmelite Order, and a doctor of the Church, wrote a short poem in her own penmanship and language which has become famous even today. It is considered a very profound basis...
Divine Mercy Sunday Homily of Archbishop Valles, Bishop’s Residence, F. Torres Street, Davao City (April 19, 2020) Ikaduha nga pamalandong, mga igsoon niining Feast of the Divine Mercy, mao kini, kining atong nabati sa Ebanghelyo karon. Nakadungog man mo sa Ebanghelyo nga popular kaayo, dali mahinumdoman...
COVID-19 has brought out the best and worst in each one of us. But for me, I'd like to dwell on the positive aspect that the pandemic has done for us. We only have to choose whether we see the bright side or be on...