THROUGH UNTRUE Many people who do not believe in the resurrection dismiss Jesus as some kind of zombie. The word "zombie" originates from West Africa and was carried to the Caribbean through the transatlantic slave trade. In folklore, zombies are thought to be corpses reanimated by curses,...
THROUGH UNTRUE I welcome Easter Sunday with a heart full of hope, joy, and spiritual renewal. Having fulfilled my Holy Week promises, chiefly through acts of penance and the Sacrament of Reconciliation, I feel like a prisoner who has been granted an undeserved pardon. Despite the grave mistakes...
THROUGH UNTRUE Today's Gospel reading presents a striking image: The almighty God appearing utterly powerless. It challenges the common assumption that power lies in the ability to control or dominate others by force. Although God is omnipotent, He did not use force to carry out His plan of...
THROUGH UNTRUE The words of Jesus, "Let the one among you who is without sin throw the first stone" (Luke 8:7), remind me of a poem that goes: When somebody yields to temptation And breaks one of God's laws,We don't care about how he was tempted, Nor do we...
THROUGH UNTRUE A recent UNICEF report reveals that millions of children feel abandoned by one or both parents who work abroad. If physical migration hurts, the emotional toll of virtual migration is also becoming an increasing concern. Many people experience a profound sense of being ignored or...
THROUGH UNTRUE Why is it so difficult to repent of past mistakes and sins? Perhaps it is because repentance requires not only changing our behavior but also questioning who we are. It is hard to let go of a self-image that is shaped by our past choices. We are often reluctant to sever our...
THROUGH UNTRUEIf the life of Jesus were a movie, the Transfiguration would serve as a spoiler alert. A spoiler alert warns of an unexpected plot twist that, once revealed, can discourage people from watching the movie, as they would already know how the story unfolds and ends.A few days before His...
THROUGH UNTRUE It is a mistake to think that the devil tempts us to commit only grave sins. In reality, the devil often seduces us to indulge in seemingly harmless pleasures that later develop into full-blown addictions. The devil also tempts us to feel virtuous, holy, or morally superior to...
THROUGH UNTRUEIn today's society, which places a strong emphasis on individual autonomy, freedom, and diversity, fraternal correction can often be perceived as intrusive or unwelcome. Negative feedback regarding a person's behavior is frequently seen as manipulative, an overstep of boundaries, or...
THROUGH UNTRUEIn two days, we will commemorate the momentous event when thousands of Filipinos gathered along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) and waged a non-violent revolution by wielding "people power" in an unprecedented way. Since then, EDSA has become synonymous with the narrative of this...
THROUGH UNTRUE Our Gospel reading today seems to suggest that if you are enjoying your life now, you can expect great sorrow and pain in the future (Luke 6:24-26). Conversely, if you are currently poor, weeping, hungry, hated, excluded, or insulted, then happiness is the reward awaiting you...
THROUGH UNTRUE I once read that people who frequent nightclubs prefer experiences best enjoyed in the dark. Dim lights create an atmosphere of secrecy and mystery, tempting them to engage in behaviors they would not want to be caught doing. The darkness also obscures their physical...
