I celebrated masses at the Pilgrim Center of the Minor Basilica of the Sto. Nino during the novena days in Cebu. I had my personal
January 1 was supposed to bring new resolutions and opportunities. The new year however brought the Philippines back to the world stage in an unflattering
It was Ruy Lopez de Villalobos who named our islands in honor of the King of Spain, Philip II, then Prince of Asturias. He named
For several months now I have been working with Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for use in our Salesian settings. The target use is to link
In this morning’s first reading in the Second Book of Kings, the priest Hilkiah and the scribe Shaphan rediscovered the Law and read it aloud
The text of the Lectio Divina this morning (edit: during our annual retreat) is one of my favorites. It is the affirmation of Peter’s love
Mediocrity has no place in the Salesian Life. I am thankful for the Salesianity inputs that we have been receiving these past days during our
An obvious thread runs through our Sunday readings today. Isaiah, Paul, and Peter all admitted their unworthiness when they found themselves in front of the
Olango Island, Lapu-lapu City, Cebu – A team headed by Fr. Godofredo Atienza, SDB, the FIS Provincial Emeritus and currently the Salesian Family Secretariat In-charge,
We occasionally hear the phrase “climbing the Lord’s mountain” as we read the Bible. For Israel, it is a joyous and triumphant vision of how