DARE TO SAY “YES” Arvin D. Uriat This year’s World Youth Day was held in Panama and the theme is the fiat of Mary, her YES to God: “I am the servant of the Lord, may it be done to me according to Your Word” [Luke 1:38]. Mary allowed herself to be used as an […]
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The Church, the Pill and Human Sexuality
A reflection on “Humanae Vitae,” an encyclical letter by Blessed Pope Paul VI, by Marie Gabrielle M. De Luna Last July 25 marked the 50th year anniversary of Humanae Vitae. Humanae Vitae (“Of Human Life”) is an encyclical letter issued by Blessed Pope Paul VI on July 25, 1968 as a response to the sexual […]
A Commitment Unlike Any Other
A Commitment Unlike Any Other By Rian Mitchell Piamonte First Reading: Ex 24:3-8 Second Reading: Heb 9:11-15 Gospel: Mk 14:12-16, 22-26 “I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love you and honor you all the days of my life.” We usually hear […]
Feature: The Mighty One Loves His Child, His Church
Reeling until now from Sacred Scripture’s account of the “greatest story ever told”, we still find ourselves locked in wonder about the babe who is the savior of all but was born in a dingy animals’ stable. The readings at Mass some days past following the birth of Jesus still continue to linger and captivate […]
Feature: A glimmer becomes a spectacle
A glimmer becomes a spectacle Carlo S. Dureza Light. Bible stories have used something bright numerous times to illustrate how the Lord has revealed Himself to His people. Brightness conveys an image of God. Among the very first verses in the book of Genesis include, “Let there be light!”, uttered by God Almighty, […]