WORK AND REST
As I was turning the key to my room one midafternoon, I could not help but feel the perspiration trickling down my back, emphasizing even more the pain building up in my lower back. I entered my room, debating on…
Father Soc
Priest at Catholic Church
POVERTY AND ABUNDANCE
As you read this article in the comfort of your homes or offices, around 1.2 million children are roaming the streets of our big cities worldwide. According to Caritas Manila, around 50,000-70,000 street children in Metro Manila alone, and around…
MOVE OVER
On several occasions, I have had to listen to some of our people coming to me in groups and asking me to mediate or appeal their case for them. What case? Eviction. I had the chance to listen to the…
POLITICIANS CAN BE SAINTS
Former Senator Ambrosio Padilla is dead. Would you consider him a holy man? Is he an example of piety and sanctity that we can emulate? If by holiness, we mean staying in church for long hours and attending pious rituals;…