Last March 8 was International Women's Day and the entire month of March is dedicated for women. The theme for International Women’s Day 2020 which was posted at unwomen.org is, I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights. The theme is aligned with UN Women’s new...
Mga igsuon, let me continue unsay background nianang puntoha (Kwaresma). Ang Simbahan gitawag nga katilingban sa mga matuohon. Ang atong persona gitawag kita nga lawas ni Kristo. Ang iyang dating, sa mga batan-on pa, Christ-like pud. Sa Bible, ang pagtulon-an bahin sa iya nga pagka-simbahan,...
After the Department of Health (DOH) declared a state of public health emergency in the country, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) released their circular number 20-10 last March 10, 2020, which was signed by the Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., CBCP...
WE cannot deny that our life will always be marked by all kinds of mysteries and uncertainties. Even in the world of nature where in theory we have the capacity to know things conclusively, we often find ourselves in situations of tentativeness and even of...
WE are now in the season of Lent which is an ideal time for us to go through the process of repentance, renewal and conversion. Given the temper of the times, we should feel this need deeply. We cannot deny that as Pope Francis noted recently,...
SOMEONE asked me what my views are regarding the gender issue. I must admit that I have been quiet about this matter since I know it is a very delicate issue that can easily provoke unnecessary controversy and noise. As priest, I get to talk to...
THIS was a point strongly and repeatedly pounded on me and my batch during our pre-ordination seminar many years ago. Only Christ should shine out in our ministry. We have to learn to pass unnoticed, avoiding grabbing the focus of public attention from the real...
WE have to be most wary of this particular predicament that, sad to say, is becoming more common these days. This is not about the usual and normal aging and deterioration we can expect as we grow old after a life of very active work....
The Archdiocese of Davao and the Dioceses of Digos, Tagum and Mati just held their quarterly meeting last March 3-5 in Holy Cross of Davao College, Camudmod, Island Garden City of Samal. This meeting was dedicated for a Lenten recollection for 2 days and one...
When I use the two words as title I am actually referring to the dialogue between a Christian (Catholic or Protestant) and a Non-Christian (Hindu/Buddhist). This is a dialogue where the partners are sharing an aspect of their faith life like prayer, worship meditation, pilgrimage,...