CHRIST somehow makes us to understand that we have to learn to give ourselves to others without expecting any return by telling a host who invited him to invite those who would be unable to return the invitation. (cfr. Lk 14,12-14) “When you hold a lunch...
The September 19, 2022 Philippine Star newspaper reported that a Negros Oriental Congressman filed House No. 4500 “The 2022 ROTC Bill”. The bill says grade eleven (15/16 years old) and grade 12 (16/17 years old) students must finish a 2-year ROTC Course or else they...
November 2 is All Souls Day, the day where we remember our beloved dead. Here in Davao City, our government already allowed to visit the grave of our loved ones on that particular day but with a reminder to still wear a face mask. It...
The Catholic Church is encouraging everyone to reflect and pray for prisoners and their families especially during Prison Sunday. That is why there is a second collection in all the Holy Mass celebrated during this special Sunday dedicated to all prisoners to support the ministry. It...
(Excerpts from the Homily of Most Reverend Romulo G. Valles, D.D., on the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Opening mass of the Gallery of Saints, October 23, 2022 at SM Annex, SM City Davao, Ecoland, Davao City.) Why do we go to mass? One could be,...
THE story of Zacchaeus in the gospel (cfr. Lk 19,1-10) gives us the precious lesson that despite our sinfulness we should never hesitate to go to God, asking for mercy and willing to do atonement and reparation for whatever damage our sins may cause. We should...
ON the Feast of the Apostles Simon and Jude, celebrated on October 28, we are presented with the gospel episode where Christ spent the whole night praying in a mountain and when done, he proceeded to choose his twelve apostles. (cfr. Lk 6,12-16) Somehow, we can...
THAT’S how we should try to be. Away with being aimless and sluggish. Right from beginning of the day and all throughout the day, we should try to know where we are going, keenly aware of the ultimate purpose of our life, and pursuing it...
THIS indication can easily be attributed to Christ himself who once said: “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough.” (Lk 13,24) These words came as a response to his disciples’ question...
MAKE no mistake about it. As long as things are done with love, no matter how small, ordinary and mundane they are, they can be transformed into something great, even to the extent of acquiring a supernatural, divine value. Indeed, the greatness of divine life...