Fruitful catechesis: Healing mission and the New Evangelization
Worldwide, the Year 2020 presents unimaginable complex challenges brought about by the Corona Virus Infectious Disease, known as “COVID-19” pandemic.
Pastoral Concerns
Like the stars forever
“Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, others to reproach and everlasting disgrace. But those with insight shall shine brightly like the splendor of the firmament and those who lead the many to justice shall be like the stars forever”.
Choose life: Reflections on the reimposition of the death penalty
I used to admire Manny Pacquiao when he was still Manny the boxer, not the “biblical scholar”.
A Revolution of Grace
Jesus said “Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division”…revolutionary words from a revolutionary Lord.
Letter to the young ordinandi
I am writing you not so much as your provincial superior as your (older) brother. A few days from now, you will be ordained priests. By then, people will start calling you ‘Father’ – even those who barely know you.
Reflections on the consecration of the Philippines to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
On May 13, 2020, on the occasion of the Memorial of Our Lady of Fatima and the 103rd anniversary of the apparition of Mary to the three shepherds of Fatima (Portugal), the Philippine Church consecrated the country to the Immaculate Heart of our Mother.
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[OPINION] Why is it about time to reopen the doors of our churches in ‘Covid-19 free’ areas
Yesterday, a fellow canon lawyer asked my opinion as regards the giving of communion to healthy parishioners who follow online masses while observing necessary precautions in a diocese where there is no reported case of COVID-19.
Where do our Sunday collections and offerings go?
By Fr. Elias L. Ayuban Jr., CMF April 24, 2020 Manila, Philippines The perception that the Catholic Church is affluent is prevalent and it is very difficult to change this mentality, especially if one is non-Catholic, or a Catholic who does not feel the sense of...
‘Why not the Catholic Church share her billions?’
Bishop Broderick Pabillo, apostolic administrator of the Archdiocese of Manila, visits to provide aid to hundreds of fire victims in Happyland, Tondo,...
Where is the Catholic Church?
This is a frequently-asked question in times of crisis. An interrogative that sounds more like a sarcasm than a query seeking for a candid answer.
Pope Francis in Thailand
How wonderful it is to see Pope Francis visiting even countries where Roman Catholic Christians are a minority.
Yolanda after 6 years: The point of remembering
I can still vividly recall where I was when she violently imposed an unwelcome visit on us.