ONCE again, since we are approaching the end of the liturgical year, the gospel readings these days remind us of the need for perseverance that is fueled with faith and hope despite all the severe trials we can meet along the way, since Christ will...
NOW that we are ending the liturgical year, we should not be surprised that the readings and the tenor of the prayers at Masses these days somehow refer to the end times. It’s a good occasion to remind ourselves of this reality, not to scare...
IN our liturgical celebrations, we can either be lavish or austere depending on the circumstances. What is important is what is in our heart—whether there is real love or not, whether there is a sincere effort to worship and please God or we are just...
Babylonian astrologers 3,000 years ago believe they could look into the future by analyzing the movements of planets, stars, spheres. Today’s futurologist using computers and AI think they have a better, simpler way of knowing what the fates have for us. The reality is what...
(Homily of Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., Archbishop of Davao during the 38th Parochial Fiesta of San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish, Talomo, September 28, 2023) M angayo kita ning pagsaulog karon sa usa ka gasa, niingon ang unang pag-ampo “grant us we pray Lord God, the...
“Utos ng hari, hindi nababali” is sometimes rephrased as “utos ng pari, hindi nababali.” This implies that any king or priest is powerful. His words become the law that others follow. Yes, whether as priest or king, power must reside in him since he is...
HOW should we end the current liturgical year which takes place on November 26? The quick answer to that is to make sure that Christ truly is our king who rules and governs not only our lives taken individually but also the lives of all...
THAT gospel episode about Christ getting angry at those who turned the temple into market place (cfr. Lk 19,45-48) reminds us that anger is indeed a human emotion that has its rightful place in our life. We just have to manage it well so it does...
EVERYONE should learn to be contemplative. We are actually meant for it. Equipped and wired for it, we reach our ideal situation when we manage to become contemplatives even in the middle of the world. We have to start with ourselves before we can dare...
WE have to learn how to wrap up our daily activities so that at the end of the day we can present to God what we have done in obedience to his command for us to be fruitful and productive in this life. We are reminded...