ON this Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, celebrated this year on January 7, we are reminded of the constant presence and manifestation of our Lord in everything in our life and in the world in general. We should be quick to capture this...
IT’S in the First Letter of St. John where we are given some ideas about what true love involves. (cfr. 1 Jn 3,11-21) This love, if genuine, will always be a participation of the love God has for us. And how is this love expressed? “We...
THE story of how St. Andrew discovered his vocation as one of the apostles gives us an interesting insight into the mysterious ways of God. (cfr. Jn 1,35-42) As narrated in the gospel, he was just curious about where Christ was staying, and not only...
IT was St. John the Baptist who pointed to Christ as the one who takes away the sins of the world. “Behold, the Lamb of God,” he said, “who takes away the sins of the world.” (Jn 1,29) It’s interesting to note that Christ is referred...
PURIFYING or rectifying our intentions should be a constant concern of ours. That’s simply because our intentions play a crucial part in the moral quality of our actions and of our whole life in general. Our intentions determine whether we are with God, as we...
HAPPY NEW YEAR, everyone! Once again, we begin a new year and let’s hope that as another year starts, we can truly say that we are getting stronger in our resolve to pursue the real purpose of our life here on earth. Liturgically, January 1 celebrates...
Wear short Barongs or white long/short sleeve shirts with dark pants. This is how people want you to look in business. No long hair, no beard, no beads/trinkets, no jeans. Never say what you really think. Say what people want to hear with a...
The feast of the holy family on December 31, 2023 is a reminder for us to dedicate our family to God. We offer to him our family's future during these uncertain times when calamities and wars are happening. May our families be holy just like...
(Homily of Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., Archbishop of Davao during the Episcopal Commission on Indigenous Peoples Mindanao Conference, MIC Retreat House, F. Torres St. - October 12, 2023.) What can I say this evening to welcome you and this opening Eucharist? I would like...
God wants us to be happy. A very good venue is through the family. The secret is to love like the saints did. A lifetime of loving and serving each other in a family offers us plenty of opportunities to love. Indeed, we are saved...