Father Soc

Father Soc

Priest at Catholic Church

The Void and its Pain

Pastoral Message for the Archdiocese of Lingayen Dagupan on Celebrating Masses without the People I have been often asked by friends and some of you, “When is my most memorable and happiest day as a priest?’ and I have replied “Everyday”. Indeed…

Christ, COVID and our Faith

Pastoral Message for the Archdiocese of Lingayen Dagupan Archbishop Socrates B Villegas March 10, 2020 The epidemic of godless fear of the unknown is spreading and we must return to the basics of our Catholic faith. Let us not leave…

Abstinence from clapping

Ash Wednesday which opens the season of Lent gives us a good occasion to reflect on the value and importance of sobriety, silence and self-restraint in the pursuit of holiness of life. In particular, let us review the practice of…

Peace be with you

When I was accused falsely, I prayed for my false accusers. When I was asked to submit my reply to the charges, I prayed for light and guidance. As my kind lawyers helped me through the legal process, I always…