The “7 Last Words” produced by the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) Philippine Central Province, will be aired on April 15, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. The “7 Last Words,” a traditional reflection on the depth of Jesus’ sacrifice for us on the cross, will be held at the Shrine of Jesus the...
Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano announced on Wednesday, April 13, that offices at the City Hall will be closed on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday in observance of the Holy Week. Rubiano said regular work at the City Hall offices will resume on Monday, April 18. She said services continued on...
Fr. Rolando V. dela Rosa, O.P. Two years ago, I said a funeral mass for a man who died of heart attack. After communion, the wife asked if she could deliver a short eulogy about her husband. I willingly obliged. I remember her eulogy very well because it did not sound like one. Filled with...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Mary, who is totally prepared to commit all to the word of Jesus, stands by the cross. She is the model of faith and is now given as “mother” to the Beloved Disciple who clearly is presented as the model of the disciples. But the model disciple must learn from the woman of...
Christians abstain from eating flesh meat for a celebratory meal during Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and Fridays of Lent. Thus, fish is the best option. However, the fish dish doesn’t have to be plain fried. Adding some sauce would not be considered negating penance and sacrifice. So if...