‘In the eyes of God, none of us are junkies that are good for dead’–Bishop...
Bishop Pablo Virgilio David of Caloocan said strong family ties could lick the drug problem, which he said had worsened because of waning personal connections. The post ‘In the eyes of God, none of us...
View ArticleFaith and freedom are integral to each other
Allow me to share three stories of faith, hoping that these stories will help you reflect on your own story. The post Faith and freedom are integral to each other appeared first on Inquirer lifestyle.
View ArticleIs Batac’s Eco Park Marcos’ final destination?
Your mantra for the week: “When I set my mind to look for something positive, I surely find it.” The post Is Batac’s Eco Park Marcos’ final destination? appeared first on Inquirer lifestyle.
View ArticleOurs is a faith of passion and perseverance
A book published this year, “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance,” by psychologist Angela Duckworth, debunks the myth of talent—that highly successful people are the geniuses, the gifted, or...
View ArticleStill giddy after World Youth Day
Not all teenage students get to participate in the World Youth Day (WYD) celebration held only every three years. More so, not all teenagers get a chance to go overseas and join the international...
View ArticleAre we in a bad dream?
My Sundays are predictable. I wake up early, have my usual toast, orange marmalade and coffee; shower, get dressed and make the 9:30 church gathering. The post Are we in a bad dream? appeared first on...
View ArticleAt its core, our faith is marked with deep joy
Gaudete in Domino semper: iterum dico, gaudete.” “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice.” (Philippians 4: 4) With these words from the entrance antiphon for today’s Mass, the Third Sunday of...
View ArticleCatholics urged to aid ‘Nina’ victims
On Christmas Day Typhoon “Nina” ravaged Bicol and other provinces in Southern Luzon. The post Catholics urged to aid ‘Nina’ victims appeared first on Inquirer lifestyle.
View ArticleNoli Yamsuan (1945-2016): He found his ‘beat’ following people of God
At last month’s wake for ace photographer Manuel “Noli” I. Yamsuan Jr., with the number of priests present calling him “Tito” or “Kuya,” there was absolutely no doubting the fact that this man was a...
View ArticleNeglect, rain threatening ‘Sistine Chapel of the Andes’
A buttress supporting an adobe wall has collapsed and grass overgrows the patio of the four-century-old church that have earned it the nickname "Sistine Chapel of the Andes." The post Neglect, rain...
View ArticleSlovakia’s ice church draws visitors closer to heavens
Instead of wood or bricks and mortar, this chilly house of worship in Slovakia has been built from massive crystal-clear blocks of ice. The post Slovakia’s ice church draws visitors closer to heavens...
View ArticleFinding out our life’s mission and sticking to it
This Sunday’s Gospel brings us back to the core of our Christian vocation, as Christ clearly sets what we could consider the three imperatives or inspirations of our Christian identity and mission:...
View ArticleDocumentary on Venerable Fulton J. Sheen, Emmy-winning first televangelist,...
A documentary on Venerable Fulton J. Sheen has been airing on the American Catholic TV network EWTN and has been seen in the Philippines and Oceania-Australia. Produced by the Blackfriars Media of the...
View ArticlePope Francis encyclical welcomed; Filipino elected to Franciscan curia in Rome
POPE Francis’ new encyclical, “Laudato Si,” has generally been welcomed by the Philippine Church. “While the social encyclicals from ‘Rerum Novarum’ till ‘Caritas in Veritate’ analyzed the...
View ArticleArt exhibit on Pope Francis to raise funds for Leyte’s Center for the Poor
Palo Archbishop John F. Du is encouraging Catholics to view the visual arts exhibit “Papa Kiko: Benedizione del Papa,” running until Aug. 14 at Barbara’s Restaurant, Plaza San Luis, Intramuros, Manila....
View ArticlePasig fluvial procession held today for Santo Niño de Cebu
In celebration of the 450th anniversary of the miraculous finding of the image of Santo Niño de Cebu, its pilgrim image will visit the Archdiocese of Manila and Diocese of San Pablo, Laguna, until Aug....
View ArticleAre you prepared for Holy Mass?
Today’s readings are framed by a meal or, in the case of the second reading, a communal gathering of praise and thanksgiving. In the religious context of Christ’s time, worship and meal are one act....
View Article‘Do you also want to leave?’
After several Sundays of reading the Bread of Life Discourse in the Gospel of John, we come to the part in which Jesus’ apostles must make a choice. The post ‘Do you also want to leave?’ appeared first...
View ArticleIntegrity does not mean perfection
Earlier this week, a family which has been a close partner in our work for public schools invited me to dinner. The father asked me what it is that keeps me going, given the many demands I encounter...
View ArticleHow to save the country’s only all-steel church?
Upon arriving from a trip to Rome recently, one of the first things His Eminence Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle did was to perform in a sacred music festival at the San Sebastian Basilica in Plaza del...
View ArticleShrine of the Holy Face in Nueva Ecija to mark first anniversary
Renowned journalist, historian and best-selling author Paul Badde will be in the Philippines to celebrate the first anniversary of the Shrine of the Holy Face in Nampicuan, Nueva Ecija, on Sept. 16....
View ArticleHumility is a realistic knowledge of one’s self
Today’s Gospel and readings talk about humble service. It also happens to be the “60th birthday” of Imelda O. Cojuangco—Meldy or Tita Meldy to many and Tata to her family. The post Humility is a...
View ArticleGerman scribe here to see ‘true face of Christ’
Best-selling German investigative journalist and author Paul Badde has come to the Philippines to attend the first anniversary of the enthronement of the replica of the “Holy Veil of Manoppello,” a...
View ArticleFeast of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila and Companion Martyrs to be marked Sept. 28
Monday is the feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila, the first Filipino saint. The post Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila and Companion Martyrs to be marked Sept. 28 appeared first on Inquirer Lifestyle.
View ArticleLook to Pope Francis and his message of tolerance
The past week, we followed the coverage of Pope Francis’ pastoral visits to Cuba and the US. The post Look to Pope Francis and his message of tolerance appeared first on Inquirer Lifestyle.
View Article1,200 from Asia-Pacific attend Dominican Jubilee retreat
Some 1,200 members of the Dominican family from the Asia-Pacific—friars, sisters, nuns, third-order, clerical fraternities and lay people—converged this week at the University of Santo Tomas for the...
View ArticleStart ‘unhoarding’ things you want replaced next year–including bad mates
YOUR mantra for the week: “I am made from the light of God, and wherever I go, all darkness disappears.” The post Start ‘unhoarding’ things you want replaced next year–including bad mates appeared...
View ArticleNo, Church puts foot down on customized wedding vows
Many couples marrying these days opt to write their own wedding vows as a way of expressing their love for one another in a more personal and unique way. The post No, Church puts foot down on...
View ArticleThe Three Kings’ journey of desire
A blessed and happy New Year! Today we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany or the Feast of the Three Kings in olden days. We celebrate the manifestation of the Son, God made flesh, to the world. The...
View ArticleGo beyond sex scandals, internal rows, Church urged
Church leaders speaking in a forum in connection with the 51st International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) opening here on Sunday urged Catholics on Friday to go beyond the scandal of sex abuse and...
View ArticleFiguring out the Filipino voter
Two Morenos, Alma and Isko, made it to the list of the Top 25 senatorial candidates, according to surveys. Why? The post Figuring out the Filipino voter appeared first on Inquirer Lifestyle.
View ArticleLiving in the context of God’s love
Today, the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, is for Filipinos the “real” start of ordinary time. Last Sunday was still an extension of Christmas with the Feast of the Santo Niño. The post Living in the...
View ArticlePope says Mother Teresa to be made a saint on Sept. 4
VATICAN CITY— Mother Teresa will be made a saint on Sept. 4. Pope Francis set the canonization date Tuesday, paving the way for the nun who cared for the poorest of the poor to become the centerpiece...
View ArticleIdentify the sacrifice you are willing to make
“Who do you say that I am?” This is a question that lies at the core of our Christian faith. Who is Christ to us in a very personal way? The post Identify the sacrifice you are willing to make appeared...
View ArticleGiving up everything ‘cold turkey’ to follow Christ
On July 1, 1993, on the eve of my laminectomy for an L4-L5 herniated disc, I smoked my last cigarette, seated on the ledge of the window in my hospital room. Since then, I have had no compelling desire...
View ArticleRelic of St. Martha, patron saint of cooks and helpers, on display
Radio Veritas (RV) is inviting devotees of Saint Martha to visit her image and first-class relic until July 29 at the Veritas Chapel in Veritas Tower, 162 West Ave. and Edsa, Quezon City (tel. 9257932...
View ArticleSVD’s Kalinga center for poor marks 1st anniversary
The Arnold Janssen Kalinga Center, a ministry for the poor of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) at the order’s well-known Catholic Trade Center in Tayuman, Manila, celebrated its first anniversary...
View ArticleThe House of the Virgin in the Land of Islam
One would hardly think of Turkey as a pilgrimage destination. Travel books say that it is 90 percent Muslim and you would realize that as soon as you tour Istanbul. We were able to locate only one...
View ArticlePainter credits ‘Ina’ with wife’s healing
For Raul Alcomendas, his wife Josie’s recovery from the severe stroke she suffered in 2003 was a miracle bestowed on her by the image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia. The post Painter credits ‘Ina’ with...
View ArticleHow do we break the cycle of sin that imprisons us and our land?
What were you doing 15 years ago, Sept. 11, 2001? The post How do we break the cycle of sin that imprisons us and our land? appeared first on Inquirer Lifestyle.
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