Hey! Christmas is coming. . . a time to be merry.
“You better watch out, you better not pout. Santa Claus is coming to town.” As the song goes, Christmas is …
The Season of Advent: a “Breath of Fresh Air”
Just as the season of Amihan ushers in the cool northeastern winds; so, too, the season of Advent brings forth …
The Season of Amihan: a Harbinger of Good Things Ahead
Today marks the 608th day of life under quarantine since day 1 of the government’s official lock-down. Unlike the usual …
We Have Hit the Wall.
Today marks the 588th day of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite having the longest-running lockdown, the Philippines nevertheless garnered the lowest …
To Survive, Get a Grip of Oneself
More than 18 months in the running, this pandemic rages on with its chronic breakthrough infections. The strict lockdowns have …
Climate Change: A Future Vulnerable to Extreme Weather
On the 9th of August 2021, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published its latest report, stating in no …
Election Fever Arising
With the national elections being some nine months away, the noise level of political chatter is slowly but surely percolating …
Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home
“Laudato Si’, mi’ Signore” – “Praise be to you, my Lord”. With these words from the Canticle of Creatures, Pope …
”Let Us Dream”
As we look forward to the new normal, Pope Francis exhorts humankind to seize the moment – to dream big, to rethink our priorities. …
On Fraternity and Social Friendship
Back on October 3, 2020, Pope Francis wrote his encyclical letter, Fratelli Tutti, on fraternity and social friendship. In essence, …