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An Open Letter to the Catholic Bishops’ ConferenceThursday, 09 July 2009Dear Bishops, On July 10, 2005, a small group of Filipinos from all faiths and walks of life gathered at the People Power Monument to pray and fast for a Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) statement that would both enlighten and strengthen the people's resolve for deep and genuine change. Many of us were waiting not only for a stron... Read more
HR 1109 tinutulan ng iba't-ibang samahanThursday, 04 June 2009Umalma ang iba't ibang samahan sa naging desisyon ng mga kongresista ng ipasa ang House Resolution 1109, na magbibigay daan sa pagbabago ng Saligang Batas. Nagpulong kahapon ika-3 ng Hunyo ang Black and White Movement sa pangunguna ni Leah Navarro upang suriin ang magiging implekasyon sa sambayanan ng [[HR 1109]]. Lumabas sa kanilang pagsusuri na hindi ra... Read more
Magsasaka sinalubong ng water cannon sa gate ng BatasanTuesday, 26 May 2009Sinalubong ng malakas na water cannon ang mga magsasaka na pinamumunuan ni Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo nang sumugod sila sa Batasan Pambansa Complex kahapon ika-25 ng Mayo. Sumugod sila sa Batasan Pambansa upang igiit ang pagpapalawig pa ng Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program dahil sa nalalapit nitong katapusan sa darating na Hunyo 2009. ... Read more
Life lessons in Hong KongTuesday, 14 July 2009On one occasion Jesus said, "Father, Lord of heaven and earth, I praise you, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned and revealed them to simple people. Yes, Father, this is what pleased you. "Everything has been entrusted to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son ... Read more
Life beyond Hong KongTuesday, 14 July 2009Jesus said to his disciples, "Look, I send you out like sheep among wolves. You must be as clever as snakes and innocent as doves. Be on your guard with respect to people, for they will hand you over to the courts and they will flog you in their synagogues. You will be brought to trial before rulers and kings because of me, and so you may witness to them ... Read more
Worldwide HouseMonday, 13 July 2009As you go, make this proclamation: 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.' Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give. Do not take gold or silver or copper for your belts; no sack for the journey, or a second tunic, or sandals, or walking stick. The laborer deserves his keep. W... Read more
- Catching the call
- The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few
- The impermanence
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A Prophet for the PhilippinesTuesday, 30 June 2009[This story hasn't happened yet, although we tell it in the past tense. It may happen any day now, so look out. Forewarned is forearmed. You will hear thunder rumbling.] The old archbishop walked up and down beside his cathedral as he did every night after dinner. He said his rosary as he walked and was so deep in thought a person would have to bump into him ... Read more
DemokrasyaWednesday, 17 June 2009Nananatiling malaking usapin ang mga hakbang kaugnay ng pagnanais ng ilang grupo na mapalitan ang kasalukuyang Konstitusyon. Iba't-ibang samahan at kowalisyon ang ngayo'y naglitawan kontra Cha-cha at tila nauubusan na ng mga akronim. Nariyan rin ang mga pulitikong nakipag-alyansa sa mga cause-oriented group at kung inyong mapapansin, ang pagsasanib ng mga ... Read more
Calcutta, Dhaka and the PoorTuesday, 12 May 2009There have been huge changes in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) and Dhaka, though the symbols of poverty remain: the rickshaws, pavement people, forlorn beggars and vast stretches of slums. Read more
- Evictions
- A Matter of Courage
- Kalbaryo
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“MAY LUPA NA AKO!”Monday, 15 June 2009Sa wakas "MAY LUPA NA AKO!", ito ang naisigaw sa tuwa ng pitong magsasaka dahil sa kalagitnaan ng kaguluhang nangyayari sa paligid nila at hirap na kanilang dinanas ay nakamtan pa rin ang kanilang karapatan na magkaroon ng sariling lupang masasaka. Read more
Ipaglaban ang tunay na reporma sa lupa!Friday, 29 May 2009"Maghasik kayo ng katuwiran, at mag-aani kayo ng pagpapala bunga ng katapatan ninyo sa akin. Bungkalin ninyo ang pinabayaang lupa, sapagkat panahon na upang hanapin si Yaweh. Lalapit siya sa inyo at kumain kayo ng bunga ng pagsisinungaling dahil sa pagtitiwala ninyo sa inyong mga karwahe at mga mandirigma". (Oseos 10:12) Read more
“Ika 20 buwan ng kampo ng bayan”Wednesday, 13 May 2009Ika- 15 ng Agosto 2007, nang sinimulan ng mga magsasaka buhat sa [[Southern Tagalog]] ang pag-iwan sa kanilang mga sakahan o kabukiran at mga pamilya sa kanayunan upang lumikas at magtungo sa kalunsuran upang harapin ang napakalaking problemang kinakaharap. Ito ay ang tuluyang pagkalusaw ng mga lupaing pananiman patungo sa "industrial/comercial subdivisio... Read more
- Ang Kapitan
- Labing-apat na taon ng pag-asa, nawala
- Pag-ibig sa lupa, pag-ibig sa kalikasan, at pag-ibig sa Diyos
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Hope beyond barsSunday, 12 April 2009Then Simon Peter came following him and entered the tomb; he, too, saw the linen cloths lying flat. The napkin, which had been around his head, was not lying flat like the other linen cloths but lay rolled up in its place. Then the other disciple who had reached the tomb first also went in; he saw and believed. Scripture clearly said that he must rise from the ... Read more
Consummatum est!Saturday, 11 April 2009I have been so busy running around, getting a photo op here and there to please the sponsors, calling and following up those who would be interested in the project - that I wish I had more time to finish what I had set out to accomplish. But the deadline is getting nearer, and though I have managed to stave it off by rebooking and delaying my flight for another w... Read more
Nauuhaw akoFriday, 10 April 2009Ang isang maliwanag na pinaninindigan natin ay ang katotohanan na ang Diyos ay siyang unang nagmahal sa atin. At dahil dito'y siya ang unang gumagawa ng hakbang upang siya'y makiisa sa atin. Siya rin ang unang lumalapit sa atin pagka tayo'y lumayo sa kanya. Read more
- Ama, bakit mo ako pinabayaan?
- Without counting the cost
- “Babae, narito ang iyong anak. Anak, narito ang iyong ina.”
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Parokya ng MundoFriday, 24 October 2008For those who have been requesting it, here are the lyrics to the themesong of Parokya sa Web. Parokya ng Mundo Words and Music: Dong Abay October 5, 2008 Koro Halina, halina tuloy lang po kayo Dito sa parokya, parokya ng mundo Sama-sama tayong manampalataya At ipagdiwang ang Magandang Balita Ng diwang malaya at mapagpalay... Read more
St. Francis and the myth of the “good life” Saturday, 04 October 2008The current American financial crisis is only a symptom of a deeper crisis. The dependence on money and its various forms and instruments has created the myth of the good life. The “good life” is really the comfortable, convenient life based on one’s buying capacity. The good life then hinges on having money to spend, to buy, to consume and acc... Read more
Cyber counseling not sacramental confessionWednesday, 24 September 2008The Philippine Daily Inquirer article about parokyasaweb.org has raised at least two questions that deserve to be given immediate attention: 1) Will I really be able to give absolution on the web? 2) Why, where, with whom, for what do I celebrate Mass in Hong Kong, if I am not allowed to celebrate it? Cyber Counseling not Sa... Read more
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Latest Prayer Requests
- I pray for Donato Torio, brother of Violy, an OFW in Hong Kong. Donato succumbed to complications related to end stage Renal failure. Let us pray for Donato and the many others suffering from the same disease. I remember espcially Rina Villalon Avila Sloan, wife of my colleague John. Rina has been confined at the Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin for a week today. I also remember Gilberto Almeda who has been on hemodialysis for many years. I pray for his wife Gilda who has been most supportive of her husband. In the same way, I pray for Joey Dyogi who has been on peritonial dialysis for the last three years. I pray for his wife Aida, who like Gilda is such a great support for her husband. M ...
- I just finished interviewing Elma and Cookie Fortuna, wife and dughter of Cesar Fortuna who, together with Abadilla 5 is fighting for his freedom and innocence....May God strengthen the families of the Abadilla 5. I will also meet some of the families of the victims of MV Princess of the Stars tomorrow...the sea tragedy will be one year on June 21, sunday....Eternal Rest grant unto them oh Lord, and Let perpetual light shine upon them...may they rest in peace...Amen....And may the families fighting for justice and better maritime safety and accountability find success....Fr. Robert
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Verse of the day
| Life lessons in Hong Kong Tuesday, 14 July 2009 On one occasion Jesus said, "Father, Lord of heaven and earth, I praise you, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned and revealed them to simple people. Yes, Father, this is what pleased you. "Everything has been entrusted to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him." Matthew 11: 25-27 Read more... |
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sana nama'y maawa sila sa mga farmers...