REFLECTIONS TODAY Noli me tangere (“Touch me not”). Jesus’ words to Mary Magdalene have become so that memorable our national hero Jose Rizal even used them as title for one of his two famous novels. In Greek, Jesus’ words are “Mē mou haptou.” Literally, the expression means,...
A total of 8,241 out of 11,402 examinees passed the 2020-2021 bar examinations, or 72.28 percent. This surpassed the 59.06 percent passing rate recorded in 2016 in which there were 6,344 examinees. The manner in which the 2020-2021 bar examinations was conducted offers many lessons in governance...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Jn 20:1-9 On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them, “They have taken the...
Of all the Christian celebrations marked all over the world, Easter Sunday is perhaps the most meaningful as it celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, signifying that He has risen from the grave, three days after crucifixion. This means He has triumphed over death and by that, His...
Will the press conference scheduled on Easter Sunday, April 16, at a plush Makati City hotel be attended by four or five presidential candidates? A media advisory supposedly sent by the camp of presidential candidate Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso stated that the Manila mayor and three other...
With 24 days before the May 9 national and local elections, what will four presidential candidates say during their scheduled joint press conference tomorrow, April 17, an Easter Sunday? A media advisory said the four candidates will meet media practitioners at 11 a.m. at the Rigodon Ballroom,...
Not only is the Philippines the very first country outside the United States to work with Jordan, but Ateneo de Manila University’s Blue Eagles is the very first team to sport the iconic Jordan Jumpman on their jerseys, shorts, tees, and jackets. The collaboration is also the official uniform of...
Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula on Thursday, April 14, asked the faithful to pray for the victims of tropical depression 'Agaton' in the Visayas. Archbishop of Manila Jose Cardinal Advincula celebrates a Chrism Mass at the Manila Cathedral on Maundy Thursday, April 14, 2022. (Ali Vicoy)...
The Roman Catholic Church will observe traditional Maundy Thursday rites today, April 14. PHOTO RCAM Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula will lead the Chrism Mass at the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, Manila at 7 a.m. The Chrism Mass is a manifestation of the unity of the priests with their...
American rock band All Time Low will be returning to the Philippines for a show to be held in August. The “All Time Low Live in Manila,” with Filipino rock band Chicosci as special guest, is slated on Aug. 15 at the Mall of Asia Arena, according to promoter Pulp Live World. "All Time Low Live...
Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, is a special date in the Christian calendar. It celebrates the beginning of many beliefs and traditions in the Catholic Church – Holy Eucharist, the washing of the feet ritual, the institution of the priesthood. Holy Thursday is the commemoration of the Last...
GOSPEL • John 13:1-15 Before the feast of Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to pass from this world to the Father. He loved his own in the world and he loved them to the end. The devil had already induced Judas, son of Simon the Iscariot, to hand him over. So, during supper, fully aware...
