There are over one billion Catholics in the world today, yet at one point, Catholicism was just a tiny seed in the hands of thirteen men; Jesus and His twelve apostles. Who would have imagined that there would be so...
As a young seminarian back in the Philippines, about 17 years ago, I remember my Bishop saying: “It is important not to sin, and to not lead other to sin.” Do not sin, and do not lead other to sin. I share...
These months of September and October, we especially seek the intercession of Mary, the mother of Jesus and our mother, as well. We come, confident in Mary’s maternal protection for all those who are suffering in body, mind, spirit or...
This Sunday’s Gospel narrative according to the tradition of Mark presents Jesus addressing Peter in two very contrasting ways. He initially addresses him as the “Rock”: ‘You are Peter and on this rock I will build my church.’ However, within...