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At the opening of the bishops’ retreat in Ozamiz, Archbishop Martin Jumoad urged the Catholic bishops to “go where the wounds are,” calling for pastoral leadership that confronts suffering with compassion, truth and justice amid disasters, grief and social division.
Pope Leo XIV Urges Traditionalist Group to Avoid Schism In a Last-Ditch Plea
In a dramatic last-ditch effort, Pope Leo XIV urged the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X not to proceed with unauthorized bishop consecrations, risking formal schism.
When The Crown Of Caesar Replaces The Crown Of Thorns
There are seasons in a nation’s life when the church must ask whether it is still following the Crucified One — or kneeling before Caesar. Let me cite two cases to make my point clear. Many church leaders enthusiastically supported…
Italian Jesuit Martyr Fr. Francesco Palliola, Killed in Zamboanga del Norte, May Be Canonized
DIPOLOG, Zamboanga del Norte — An Italian Jesuit priest who was killed by a Subanen tribesman in 1648 in the town of Ponot—now Jose Dalman—may soon be canonized, the Diocese of Dipolog announced on Thursday. Fr. Francesco Palliola, 35, arrived…
“I AM WHO I AM”: The God Who Liberates
When God speaks to Moses from the burning bush, He answers a simple question with a profound declaration: “I AM WHO I AM” (Exodus 3:14). It reads like a philosophical puzzle at first glance—but in context, it is a political,…
Sex, Shame, And Hope: What Filipino Christians Are Missing In Today’s Culture
The Philippines is often described as one of the most religious countries in Asia. Churches are full, religious language is familiar, and moral debates—especially about sex—rarely leave the public square. Yet beneath this appearance of moral clarity lies a deep…
Sunday Reflection | When Powerful Leader Captured And Truth Whispers
The world on Saturday was gripped by dramatic claims: a powerful leader captured, a nation allegedly subdued, history supposedly rewritten overnight. Images circulated. Videos went viral. Declarations were made with confidence and drama. And yet, beneath the noise, one uncomfortable…
Welcoming The New Year: Faith Behind Our Traditions
Filipino New Year traditions may look playful—noise, fruits, coins, jumping at midnight—but beneath them is a deep, biblical longing: the desire for blessing, protection, and a future shaped by hope rather than fear. The Bible tells us that such longing…
Why More American Pastors Are Using AI — And Why It’s Raising Questions
American pastors are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to support their ministry work, according to a 2025 survey by AI company Exponential. But as AI use grows inside churches, so do concerns about where assistance ends — and outsourcing…
FACT CHECK: Does The Bible Really Never Say “I and the Father are one God”?
A circulating quote card states: “Wala kang mababasa sa Biblia na sinasabi na ‘Ako at ang Ama ay iisang Diyos.’ Meron ba kayong mababasa o wala?” (You will not read in the Bible that says “I and the Father are…
When Christianity Blessed the Gun: A Critique of the Drug War
The Philippine “war on drugs” did more than unleash police violence. It exposed a deeper crisis—a moral and theological collapse within sectors of Philippine Christianity. How did a country that prides itself on being Asia’s largest Christian nation produce churches…
Festival of Lights: What Hanukkah Really Means—And Why it Still Matters
Hanukkah is often reduced to candles, gifts, and fried food. But behind the familiar rituals is a story of resistance, faith, and the enduring power of light in dark times. MANILA, Philippines — Each year, as nights grow longer in…
