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…
PALABAN Sa unang sulyap tila ang babae sa Mabuting Balita ay babaeng sawimpalad. Una, pinahihirapan ng demonyo ang kanyang mahal na anak. Sa kanyang kahinaan, bumaling siya sa nag-iisang lunas na mabisa. Hinanap niya ang Panginoong…
THAT SINKING FEELING Since I can remember, there has been a plethora of anecdotes about the biblical St. Peter, mainly focusing on his weakness, his impetuousness, his imprudence. And who is to blame for this but Peter…