The recent devastation in the Philippines, the worst typhoon to hit the country, is still wreaking havoc and destruction to lives, property and futures of many people. Visiting Manila on Sunday for Mass, I encountered people with various stories of hardships due to Saturday’s terribly copious rainfall…
SURVIVORS – THE JESUS WAY 26th Sunday Participants in the reality television show “Survivor Philippines (Palau)” are divided into two competing groups. Members of each group form bonds with each other through difficult challenges they undergo and through the…
Do You Appreciate Your Priest? Spanish Bishop Composes Test PALENCIA, Spain, SEPT. 18, 2009 (Zenit.org).- The Year for Priests isn’t just an internal celebration among the clergy, but rather an opportunity for all the faithful to assess their appreciation for…
THE SADDEST PEOPLE ON EARTH 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time They are everywhere. In the office, there will surely be one who resents the promotion of an officemate. In school, there will surely be a student who feels cheated by…
BEAUTY THROUGH THE CROSS 24th Sunday, Ordinary Time We are addicted to beauty. People with money undergo surgery. Those with some resources buy lotions and skin treatment. Beauty clinics are sprouting everywhere. Last week as I…
