ESPECIALLY when we enjoy a lot of blessings and privileges in our life, and yet also carry with us our share of shameful weaknesses, failures and sins, the example of Zaccheus, the rich chief tax collector who had great love for Christ, (cfr. Lk 19,1-10)...
THAT gospel episode about a blind man who immediately called on Christ when he learned that it was Christ who was passing by (cfr. Lk 18,35-43) should teach us the lesson that we should always go to Christ, being quick to do so in spite...
On November 10 our youngest daughter got the school cards of her 2 girls (grade two and one). One had higher grades but we did not make comparison because it will demoralize the one with lower grades (average 88). I encourage them saying their grades...
(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) Unang punto… ang akong pagka-Katoliko di nako taguan. Hinaot unta sa fiesta ni San Lorenzo Ruiz, makabaton kitag basic attitude nga...
Pope Francis declares, the “Trickle-down Effect” economic model that Capitalism espouses to lift societies out from the bondage of poverty does not work. The majority of the wealth of the planet is still concentrated within the few who rule with their giant corporations that can...
THAT’S what we are reminded of in that gospel parable about a man who embarked on a journey and entrusted all his possessions to his 3 servants, giving them different amounts of talents. (cfr. Mt 25,14-30) When the man returned from the journey, he asked...
THERE is now a strong and powerful philosophical and scientific movement that advocates the use of current and emerging technologies, like genetic engineering, cryonics, artificial intelligence and nanotechnology to augment human capabilities and improve the human condition. This may be called transhumanism. Offhand, nothing wrong...
WE are approaching the end of the liturgical year, and it’s expected that we are reminded of what are called the “last things,” namely death, judgment, hell and heaven. In other words, we are also reminded of Christ’s second coming where judgment will be made...
THAT gospel episode about 10 lepers who were cured by Christ and yet only one came back to give thanks to him (cfr. Lk 17,11-19) gives us a precious lesson about the importance of always being thankful to God for whatever favor and blessing we...
THAT’S how we should serve. Without conditions, without saying enough, without feeling entitled, without strings attached. With such attitude toward serving, we channel the very way Christ served us and continues to do so up to now and until the end of time. We are reminded...