Father Soc

Father Soc

Priest at Catholic Church

PRAYING TOGETHER

“The family that prays together stays together.” This statement is attributed to Fr. Patrick Peyton of the Family Rosary Crusade. He is now a candidate for beatification, and he is now Venerable Patrick Peyton. The family that prays together stays…

BLOOD IS LIFE

English translation of the Tagalog homily delivered by Archbishop Socrates B. Villegas at the Mass for the fortieth death anniversary of Benigno Aquino Jr. at Santo Domingo Church last August 21, 2023, at 10:00 am Blood is life. When blood…

DEATH AND HOPE

Manila will be the venue for the Fourth World Meeting of Families. This is the first time this gathering is held in Asia. It is the first to be held in the Philippines. We are in a period of spiritual…

PRAY THEN ACT

A few months ago, I was host to a garden party in the Cardinal’s house where the families of the Cardinal’s benefactors were gathered and thanked. It was supposed to be a familiar gathering. Written invitations were sent out, including…