SILENCE LEADS TO OBEDIENCE In the early days of Advent, we heard the loud voice of John the Baptist, crying in the wilderness, shouting the need for repentance, and calling people to conversion. His voice was loud, forceful, and emphatic.
WALANG HADLANG SA PAGDIRIWANG Dahil sa bagyong Yolanda, marami ang nagtatanong: May Pasko pa ba? Dapat pa ba tayong magdiwang? Isang magandang tugon ang nagmula sa isang pari, si Fr. Benny Tuazon ng Maynila: alisin ninyo ang Christmas party, pero, parang awa ninyo na, magdiwang pa rin tayo.
BY ALL MEANS CELEBRATE! After the major calamity known as typhoon Yolanda/ Haiyan in 2013, people admirably gave up their Christmas parties and toned down their decorations, celebrations and other expenditures. Instead, they willingly donated money and goods to the needy victims.
ANG TINIG NG PROPETA Tuwing malapit na ang Pasko, sumusulpot ang katauhan ni Juan Bautista, tulad sa ebanghelyo natin ngayon. Bakit nga ba? Ang mga Israelita kasi ay isang bayang sanay sa mga propeta. Marami silang propeta at ipinagmamalaki nila sila. Kahit madalas hindi sila nakikinig…
THE VOICE OF GOD Once again, this season of waiting presents to us the figure of John the Baptist. Why does John always appear before Christmas? Why is he so important in Advent? Israel was a country proud of its…