REFLECTIONS TODAY Jesus is dismayed at the way the Jews have turned the Temple in Jerusalem into a hub of commerce. The section reserved for Gentile crowds abounds with livestock for sacrifice and money changers. Jesus overturns the sellers’ tables and those of the money changers. The Temple,...
About 2,000 supporters of presidential aspirant Senator Emmanuel 'Manny' Pacquiao marched from Luneta Park to the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) on Sunday, May 1, to commemorate Labor Day and to declare the once eight-division boxing champion to be the only candidate who “has...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS The last full week before the national election is coming up. And as days draw near, the tension is stronger than ever. At this point, though a lot can still happen, I keep reminding myself that the most we can do as ordinary citizens is to pray for our country, and to pray...
Whether or not she wins in next month’s presidential elections, Vice President Leni Robredo is sure she will continue to fight for the Filipinos’ “aspirations.” Vice President Leni Robredo (Photo from VPLR Media Bureau) With only 13 days left to May 9, the Vice President said that every...
Amy Austria has come out to reveal how she overcame several years of her relying on illegal drugs simply to get by. In a vlog, the actress shared how she did not via forced rehabilitation but simply by praying in earnest. It happened, she said, while she was on a spiritual retreat. “Isinurender...
Should he win a Senate seat in the upcoming May 2022 senatorial elections, senatorial candidate and Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero said he will pursue the creation of interfaith cemeteries nationwide, which he hopes would be institutionalized. Escudero said the idea is to put all...
"True peace is heaven’s gift to earth,” a Church leader said during the recent Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for Russia and Ukraine. Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula (Manila Bulletin photo) His Eminence Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula cited the importance of...
Fresh off the successful PasigLaban People’s Rally last night, the tandem of Vice President Leni Robredo and Sen. Kiko Pangilinan on Monday, March 21, attended a prayer rally in Sto. Tomas, Batangas for an “enlightened election” based on truth and conscience. Priests and nuns give their...
Balanga, Bishop Ruperto C. Santos, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Bishop Promoter for Stella Maria Philippines has released a prayer for Ukraine. Bishop Ruperto C. Santos (Manila Bulletin file photo) "The special prayer is being recited in all holy masses in port chaplaincies in...
The Manila Cathedral in Intramuros on Sunday, March 13, urged the faithful to pray for Pope Francis who celebrated his ninth year in the pontificate. Photo Manila Cathedral FB "Join us in a moment of prayer for our beloved Pope Francis who is celebrating today the ninth anniversary of his election...
What is among vice presidential candidate and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte's most fervent prayers to God? The protection of Filipinos' votes come election day on May 9, 2022. (Lakas-CMD Media) This was revealed by Duterte herself when she and her 2022 poll partner, presidential aspirant and former...
Ash Wednesday, observed on March 2 this year, is the beginning of Lent. In a predominantly Christian country like the Philippines, the Lenten season does not need much explanation. Lent recalls the 40 days of Jesus’ fasting in the desert before he entered His public ministry. Roman Catholics...
