Prayer relief
I remember a friend priest who texted me this reply one time when I asked for prayer for the soul of a relative who just passed away. He stated, “Prayer is indeed a deeper...
More of those toys
In my last column, I gave you samples of those indigenous toys that our children loved to play with before the advent of gadgets. Let me give you more, hoping to have these included...
They never last
This has become a common tale: a newly finished road gave way just months after its inauguration. Cracks had formed like veins across its surface, and soon, a portion collapsed entirely. If this is...
Lagging behind
Tacloban’s steady lag behind its neighboring cities in economic development, cleanliness, and order is a troubling paradox for a highly urbanized city. Its apparent advantage is due solely to its regional offices. However, this...
The Passion
NOW that we are in Holy Week, it’s good to remind ourselves of how important it is to meditate on the Passion of Christ. It’s the culminating act of his redemptive mission that covers...
In memory of our dear departed
Not just memory but honor is given by the living for all dear departed every this day of the year. People pray for all the souls in purgatory in the faith that they will...