If, as Kelis sang, her “milkshake brings all the boys to the yard,” a pandemic, it seems, brings all the...
The boy did not cause any disruption as the call was made at a time when the dispatchers were not so busy.
One of the early messages of Pope Francis was that the Church must become more pastoral and less dogmatic. God’s mercy and compassion continue to be central to Pope Francis’ message.
One of the most humbling and deeply spiritual experiences happens when I pray for and with someone who is critically ill. This is what we can imagine as a moment of extreme need.
In a homily at a Mass for President Ferdinand Marcos, Fr. Horacio de la Costa, SJ, reflected on authority using the Gospel about the centurion who interceded with Christ to heal his servant. The priest’s message was simple and straightforward: Authority must give life to those it is exercised over.
Truly, there are unknown heroes in real life. They just may be the person sitting right next to you, or some compassionate stranger browsing the internet.
Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said, “I do will it. Be made clean.’” This image of Christ and the leper, one of the most poignant scenes in the Gospels, completes our three Sunday profiles of Christ and his mission.
More than punishing a child when he or she does something wrong, teaching compassionate discipline by affirming good behavior ensures growth as a mature and mindful person.
Dr. Tony Fernando is the kind of friend or doctor you want to have in your corner on a blue day.
This weekend we observe one of the country’s most revered traditions, “Undas” or All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1) and All Souls’ Day (Nov. 2).
