How Lent is observed around the world

Dianne Zarina G. Savillo 04/01/2020

Being a predominantly Catholic nation, Filipinos regard the Lenten season as one of the most important religious events observed in the country. It is during this time where Filipino Catholics focus on growing closer to God through…

Duterte says he’s a ‘deeply religious person’

07/17/2019

MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said he is a “deeply religious person,” even after his previous tirades and scathing remarks against the Catholic Church, religion and God. “You might think that just because I…

Chris Patt on running on screen, Tom Cruise, Religion

AP 09/22/2018

LOS ANGELES—When Chris Pratt is running his fastest, he has a tendency to fall. The “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Jurassic World” star broke a femur growth plate as a kid, leaving him less than confident in…

‘Religion must obey Chinese law’

AP 08/11/2018

WEIZHOU, China — A newspaper of the ruling Communist Party says no religion is above the law in China, urging officials to stay firm while dealing with a rare protest over the planned demolition of a massive…

The passionate shepherd to his love

Jr., Simeon Dumdum 10/21/2017

(A review of Cardinal Vidal’s homilies) All priestly vocations begin with a love affair.” This line can set a novel into motion, having the power of a famous first sentence. In fact, it comes from a talk…

Cardinal recollections

JASON BAGUIA 10/20/2017

The cardinal is visiting our chapel. Wear your best clothes. These were mother’s instructions. It was late in the 1980s and Cebu Archbishop Ricardo Cardinal Vidal was to spend time with the community of the chapel of…

Wanted: Noble protectors

JASON BAGUIA 10/06/2017

In J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings,” the fate of many realms threatened by the dark lord Sauron rested on their able defense by the bravest of men and elves. In “Two Towers” as interpreted by director…

An inter-faith pilgrimage

Madrileña de la Cerna 07/01/2017

People go on pilgrimage to the holy places and miracle sites of their religion. To go on an inter-faith pilgrimage is a rarity and this was what Prof. Henry Francis Espiritu, philosophy teacher of UP Cebu did.…

Piero della Francesca’s resurrection

Simeon Dumdum Jr. 04/15/2017

What thoughts did Piero della Francesca have When he painted the fresco of the Resurrection? Was it a bright day in Sansepolcro As he applied the pigments on the lime and sand? Anyway, the real brush is…

Procession in Bantayan peaceful – Police

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 04/14/2017

Around 75,000 faithfuls joined the procession during Good Friday in the town of Bantayan, northern Cebu. Supt. Anthony Bagarinao, deputy director for administration at Cebu Provincial Police Office (CCPO), said the 2.5 kilometer procession was peaceful. “So…

Rev. Fr. Alfonso Suico on silence and virtue

Sofia Aliño Logarta 04/12/2017

He had chosen to guide us in reflections on silence and virtue. He said Jesus knew how to use silence very effectively as in the case of the woman caught in adultery; he spoke not a word…

MAO BA?

Editorial 04/12/2017

ST. PAUL’S ROLE A church in Luzon is lucky to have several pasos images to depict the passion and death of Jesus Christ and the personalities who witnessed the final hours of the Lord. Although the apostles,…

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