THE BLESSING OF BETHLEHEM This year I was in Bethlehem for the second time in my life, something I did not expect to happen again since even the first pilgrimage was for me enough to last a lifetime. But there I was…
KATAHIMIKAN AT PAGSUNOD Sa simula ng adbiyento, isang malakas na boses ang gumambala sa atin, ang tinig ni Juan Bautista. Ngayong malapit nang matapos ang panahong ito, at malapit na ring dumating ang Pasko, ang sigaw ng propeta ay nagbibigay-daan sa katahimikan ng isa pang gabay…
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.