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WORLD ALIVE Fr. Bel San Luis A businessman confides to his friend, “I’m a walking economy after the distressing Covid-19 pandemic.” “How come?” asks his friend. “My hairline is in recession; my stomach is in the state of inflation; both of these are putting me in depression!” “My...

WORD ALIVE Fr. Bel San Luis There was a young lady-lector at Mass who was reading the Scriptures for the first time before a large congregation in church. Visibly nervous, she blurted out as she concluded: “This...this is the end of the world” (She meant Word). And the congregation chorused:...

WORD ALIVE Fr. Bel San Luis One time I was talking with a barangay chairman. I asked him why he keeps on running for the top barangay position. His reply was: “I want people to have a high regard for me and my family. I want people to recognize me.” I admired the man’s frank response but I...

WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD Once a pious woman who was  bringing a bunch of novena-booklets to church met the parish  priest.  He  asked, "Who  is  your favorite saint?" "Of course, I  like  the  Blessed Virgin Mary best! But I also like her sister!" "Her sister? Who is she?" asked...