PABAYAAN LANG Nagku-kuwento ang kaibigan ko tungkol sa darating na kasal ng kanyang panganay na anak na babae. Tinanong ko siya kung saan maninirahan ang mga bagong kasal. Agad sinabi niyang halos malapit lang sa kanila ang condominium. At dahil dito, sinabi niya…
LETTING GO My friend was talking about her daughter’s coming wedding – the church, reception and honeymoon. When I interrupted to ask where the newly weds plan to live after the ceremonies, my friend said that…
BAKIT SI PEDRO PA? Sa mga Katoliko, ang mabuting balita ngayon (Mt 16) ay may matimyas na alingawngaw sa ating pananampalataya. Ipinapakita dito ang natatanging pag-uusap ng Panginoong Hesus at ng kanyang pangunahing alagad, si Pedro. Para sa maraming eksperto, ang tagpong ito…
WHY PETER? For Catholics, the gospel today (Mt. 16) has an endearing resonance to our faith. It speaks of the special conversation between the Lord Jesus and his primary apostle, Peter. Most interpreters link this episode with the conferral on Peter of authority…
FIGHTING SPIRIT At first glance, we can call this woman of today’s gospel the woman of misfortunes! First, she is distraught that her daughter is tormented by a demon. In her helplessness, she turns to the only solution she thinks most effective. She…