CHRIST said it very clearly. “This is eternal life,” he said, “that they should know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.” (Jn 17,3) Of course, we have to clarify that knowing God and knowing Christ can only take...
CHRIST already warned us about how our life here on earth is going to be. But he also has assured us that everything would just be ok. We should just stick with him through thick and thin. “In the world, you will have trouble, but...
On March 2019, there were already news that there was a strange dangerous virus causing death in Wuhan China. The World Health Organization (WHO) and medical agencies of all nations failed to act at once. By January 2020 COVID was all over the world. The...
(Homily of Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., Archbishop of Davao during the 24th Parochial Fiesta of San Isidro Labrador Parish Catalunan Grande, May 14, 2023.) Collect – “Grant Almighty God that we may celebrate with heartfelt devotion these days of joy, (season of Easter) which...
Pope Francis’ message for this year’s 57th World Day of Social Communications centers on speaking with the heart inspired by Ephesians 4:15. He says: “Communicating in a cordial manner means that those who read or listen to us are led to welcome our participation in...
WHY do we have to give glory to God? Isn’t it egoistic on his part to command us to do so? Did he just create us to use us to give him glory? These are questions that can come to mind when we are reminded of...
“SO, you also are now in anguish. But I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you. On that day, you will not question me about anything. Amen, amen, I say to you, whatever...
A SAINT once said that Christian joy has its roots in the form of a cross. I suppose this affirmation can find validation in some words of Christ who once told his disciples: “Amen, amen, I say to you, you will weep and mourn, while...
MUCH less is truth about a certain view or choice that may be supported by a majority of the people. Truth can only be found in God when the Spirit of Truth shows us what truth is. We are reminded of this very important aspect of...
WE are reminded of this very grave responsibility of ours in the Gospel of St. John where Christ told his disciples that the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, would be sent to them and that the Holy Spirit would the one to convict the world in...