Fr. Rolando V. De La Rosa, OP
An effective sex education module
January 25, 2025 4:13 pm
One might wonder why the issue of sex education is being revived once again. In 2012, the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act was passed into law and later upheld by the Supreme Court. This law mandates the integration of sexuality education into the existing curriculum for primary through Grade 12 students. In 2018, the Department of Education also established the Policy Guidelines for the Implementation of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE).
A marketable commodity
January 11, 2025 4:02 pm
Today, we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus. Although sinless, Jesus willingly presented Himself to be baptized to affirm His identity as the Messiah, whose perfect atonement cleanses our sinfulness and grants us salvation. He also demonstrated that baptism is an essential requirement for becoming a faithful Christian. As He commanded His disciples during the Ascension: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19).
Try this inexpensive but worthwhile pilgrimage
January 04, 2025 7:12 pm
During this Jubilee Year, many Catholics embark on pilgrimages to Rome and other sacred sites. But with the soaring cost of plane tickets, guided tours, and accommodations, it might seem that pilgrimages are only for those who can afford such luxuries.
Real change begins with an ending
December 28, 2024 4:02 pm
A few days from now, we will celebrate the New Year. If you stop to think about it, "New Year" is essentially a product of our imagination. Time is real, yet we experience it as a continuous, unbroken flow. To make sense of this, we use mental constructs like years, months, weeks, days, hours, minutes, and seconds to help us track the passage of time and highlight the events that matter most in our life.
Make a difference through kindness
December 21, 2024 10:37 pm
During the 2013 Miss World competition, Megan Young’s mother was asked: “What is the biggest piece of advice that you gave your daughter?” Without hesitation, she replied: “I told her to be kind.” She added: “Megan, if you win the crown, go around the world and spread that kindness in your heart. You will never go wrong with kindness.”