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...
On the night of Holy Thursday, at the Last Supper, Jesus Christ issued a commandment to His disciples, “Love one another,” then washed their feet as an act of humility and kindness. Hence, it is also called Maundy Thursday, as it is derived from the Latin word for “command.” While the...
REFLECTIONS TODAY In a culture which valued honor and upheld societal roles, Jesus violates cultural status that shocks Peter and his companions. Footwashing is not just an act of humility. Rabbi ha-Nasi (about 220 AD) was said to be a very humble person and would do anything for a person —...
As Filipinos take a pause to reflect this Holy Week, they can get inspiration from the new ABS-CBN series “Huwag Kang Mangamba,” which will have a marathon airing this Good Friday (April 2) from 6 pm to 9 pm on Kapamilya Channel. The Gold Squad-led teleserye, which has captivated viewers with...
Kris Aquino Kris Aquino has announced that she will take a break from social media during Holy Week. "For this Holy Week, I'll refrain from social media and focus on God’s teachings to nourish my soul so that my personal relationship with Him shall be my focus, and then i know...
Taal Basilica in Batangas HOLY WEEK, traditionally celebrated at the onset of summer between March and April every year, in highly urban areas like Metro Manila has long ago shed its traditional religious fervor. The week that recalls the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, known in Spanish as...
