In the Gospel, Jesus gives us two very important commandments: to love God and to love our neighbors. The common denominator of these two is the term “love.” It is easy to love if we are in good terms with…
Read More“Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters (Lk. 11:23).” There are many things around us that offer a good life: a good environment, good peers, and the like. All of it…
Read MoreWhen I was still a kid, my parents would usually impose upon us house rules that we needed to follow. Still vivid in my memory are those rules like: we need to be home before 12:00 noon or 7:00 in…
Read MoreMy mother was one of the most forgiving persons I have ever known. There were numerous occasions when my siblings and I caused her heartache through our poor decisions. I recall vividly an instance when we had a misunderstanding. It…
Read MoreBefore I heeded the call of Jesus to enter the seminary, I also explored the world of politics. I ran as Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman and successfully got the position. Further, I ran as a Sangguniang Barangay member and won the…
Read MoreI was hesitant to enter a seminary because I knew that I had committed many sins. It overwhelmed to the point that I do not want to enter the seminary anymore because I might hear a lot of bad comments…
Read MoreBeing a middle child, it seemed that my siblings received more attention from my parents that I grew up as a stubborn kid. I would always make myself noticeable by throwing tantrums or not following through on errands. My resentment…
Read MoreThe first time I tried to enter the seminary, it was a moment of shame because I was wondering if I was really called to this vocation. I was telling myself that whether or not I was admitted, I would…
Read MoreWho would have dreamed of having a prosperous and easy life? Is it not the reason why we strive hard to have a good life? Prior to entering the seminary, I dreamed of becoming an architect or a computer expert….
Read MoreDuring the Lenten season, my family observes fasting and abstinence. Lent is a season of the traditional pabasa, Stations of the Cross, processions, and pilgrimage for our family. My devout Catholic grandmother would frequently organize the traditional pabasa for our…
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