Saints of the saints

FR. FRANCIS ONGKINGCO 10/27/2017

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…

The tipping porn

FR. FRANCIS ONGKINGCO 10/20/2017

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…

Pinoy sense

FR. FRANCIS ONGKINGCO 10/13/2017

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…

Soul sensors

FR. FRANCIS ONGKINGCO 10/06/2017

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…

Devil’s rosary

FR. FRANCIS ONGKINGCO 09/15/2017

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…

Trigger-happy

FR. FRANCIS ONGKINGCO 09/08/2017

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.…

‘NYOU’

FR. FRANCIS ONGKINGCO 09/01/2017

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…

How many nails?

FR. FRANCIS ONGKINGCO 08/25/2017

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…

In vitro fides

FR. FRANCIS ONGKINGCO 08/11/2017

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…

Superfacial

FR. FRANCIS ONGKINGCO 07/21/2017

It is quite common for people to slow down when they catch their own reflections. One doesn’t seem to waste the opportunity, regardless of what reflecting medium they may be in front of, to check if his…

Hot spot

FR. FRANCIS ONGKINGCO 07/14/2017

The children inside the chapel were filled with wide-eyed curiosity. This was the first time, perhaps, a priest would tell them what was so special about that quiet place. The chaplain started off with a prayer, and…

‘Feel ko lang’

FR. FRANCIS ONGKINGCO 06/30/2017

A common expression, especially among Filipino youth, is “feel ko lang.” It is their usual response when they are invited to something or asked about what they plan to do. Loosely translated, it can mean “as I…

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