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Father! Father! I’m so scared of purgastory!” Rudy, a grade 3 pupil preparing for his first Confession and Holy Communion, said. “Afraid of Purga-story?” I was so amused with how he said the word. “’Coz the man…
Rene always looked forward to winter nights. These were sacred moments when he could silently warm himself before a fireplace cradling the gentle crackling of pine-scented logs. This atmosphere could help afford him deeper insights into his…
Come November, we again celebrate all the unnamed saints whose holiness is known only to God. Likewise, we are reminded of our true goal in life: to strive for holiness in order to enter heaven. And the…
There were mixed reactions to Hugh Hefner’s recent death. Some regretted losing a taboo liberating icon they mistook as the father of pornography. Others are celebrating an uncertain triumphal relief against dehumanizing industry. Hefner, and anyone else…
A recent survey proudly hailed Filipinos for having a lot of common sense. The headline brought me back to something shared by a friend. The unknown author writes: My parents told me about Mr. Common Sense early…
You go into my vineyard too!” These are the words addressed by the landowner — at different times of the day — to laborers he found idling themselves away at different times of the day. From dawn…
Father, have you heard about the devil’s rosary?” Paul asked. “No, what’s that?” “Rosaries ‘consecrated’ by the devil are being distributed!” he explained. “Consecrated rosaries? Do they get ‘cursed’ or ‘hexed’ so as to influence those who…
What’s the trigger for your gout, Father?” “My gout? Why do you want to know, Pete?” “’Coz maybe I could avoid it when I get old one day,” he said as he munched on his fried chicken.…
New!” This is a three-letter word that always catches attention! Perhaps you are already wondering what is new in this article! We simply enjoy seeing, hearing and having new things! Opening gifts on Christmas, buying a new…
Father, what’s the difference between Jesus in Calvary and a painting of Jesus in Calvary?” Chuck snappily asked before the class started. “Obviously, one is historical and the other is a representation!” I confidently answered. “Nope,” he…
Father? Are you a righty, lefty or fronty?” Sam asked. “Fronty?” That was the first time I heard the word. “Yeah, Father.” “I’m more of a righty, Sam. But I use my left to cut meat, and…
Father! May I have a second?” The priest read the profound uneasiness in her voice. “My daughter just gave birth to a healthy baby girl,” the woman panted between words. “Congratulations, Eunice! You must be so proud…
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