Christmas and martyrdom
IT’S amazing that right after Christmas Day, the second day of the Christmas Octave (December 26), we celebrate the memorial of St. Stephen who bears the title of being the protomartyr or the first...
Searching for the uncivilized
In our modern world, where globalization and cultural exchange abound, understanding and appreciating diversity have become essential. Amidst this context, the search for remnants of uncivilized minorities raises intriguing questions about cultural survival, adaptation,...
Preachers?
For so long we have been harboring the wrong notion that Catholics do not use the bible. If we see people roaming around carrying bibles, we can be sure they are not Catholics. The...
Prepare the best place for Jesus
THE first reading of the 4th Sunday of Advent, which this year falls on December 24, tells us of King David feeling a little disturbed because while he was living in a house of...
Dual breaks
Throughout the academic year, students eagerly anticipate the arrival of Christmas break, a time filled with warmth, festivities, and quality time with loved ones. This time, however, another significant break coincides with this joyous...