REFLECTIONS TODAY In the time of Jesus, the scribes and the Pharisees enjoyed the respect of the people for their knowledge and observance of the Law of Moses. The teacher of the Law was addressed as “Rabbi” ('my master,') from the Hebrew rab which means “great” or “distinguished.”...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The rule of the game in the secular marketplace is: “Grab as much as you can and as fast as you can before the others arrive.” Competition is the driving force to gain as much profit for oneself, without much regard for those who come later or last. The evil eye of envy can...
A concert in pursuit of inclusivity, particularly for the differently-abled, featuring one of the biggest K-pop groups worldwide DO YOU FEEL THE RHYTHM? Filipino performers BINI, BGYO, Lady Pipay, with Red Velvet (seated) When “inclusivity'' is just a word passed around so much, it loses its...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Gospel • Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 In posing the disciples’ question, “Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven?” Matthew invites the readers to pay attention to community relations, where everyone is deemed equal to others in the eyes of God. The child is presented as...
REFLECTIONS TODAY There is a common opinion that Mary fares better than Martha, for we are more familiar with the story about Martha who busies herself with menial jobs, while Mary chooses to stay with Jesus to listen to his words, when he visits them at Bethany. Jesus himself affirms Mary. But in...
IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND: A lot of impressive crime fiction comes from the pens of female authors—just think back to Agatha Christie Here are two contemporary writers carving out their own names. Plus we have two male writers, one steeped in wry humor and one who gives the sub-genre of LA noir...
THROUGH UNTRUE Fr. Rolando V. dela Rosa, O.P. My friend, Peter, who is barely 40 years old, cheerful and happily married, was suddenly diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. He does not smoke or drink and has a healthy lifestyle. He is a conscientious and law-abiding man, a good husband, and above all, a...
K-pop girl group Red Velvet arrived in Manila on July 21 for a performance. Red Velvet arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 past 10 p.m. Red Velvet at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on July 21 (Photos courtesy of @CrisliJackyy on Twitter) The girls were escorted...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The two angels ask Mary of Magdala why she is crying. She is supposed to be rejoicing, for Jesus is risen from the dead. Peter and the other disciple have gone home after verifying her report. The latter disciple makes an act of faith upon seeing the empty tomb. But Mary of...
REFLECTIONS TODAY For the first time, Jesus utters these harsh words. He is addressing himself not to individuals but to towns, to communities. Later, he will also utter these words to some religious groups like the Pharisees and scribes. Why this oracle which was usually uttered by the prophets of...
The actors who will be starring in the musical version of star couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin’s hit drama “Crash Landing on You” have been revealed. Last July 4, a prologue teaser poster for the “Musical Crash Landing on You” was posted on its official Instagram account. “Musical Crash...
IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND: If you’re looking for books that can serve as traveling companions, here are four new novels that take storytelling to new heights. Garmus’ novel is historical women empowerment, while Goddard’s is dependable crime fiction. Chao has her own take on the immigrant...
