IN the quest for happiness, many of us search for quick fixes, external solutions, or someone to blame when things go awry. However, the true
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Propose, not impose
LAST Thursday, The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) made a statement that it cannot impose its stance against divorce but remained firm that
Journeying Together in Faith:
The Synodal Mission of the Church
THE mission of the Church requires the entire People of God to journey together, with each member playing a crucial role, united in purpose. Throughout
The Ten Commandments
I WAS reading the newspapers when I encountered this news story — in Louisiana (U.S.), a bill was signed into law mandating all public classrooms,
The sins of our parents
A NEWS story published on CNN cites that nearly 4,000 ISIS males and around 600 boys and young men are detained in Syrian prisons. According
Should not be the default solution
THE recent passage of the Absolute Divorce Bill in the Philippines by the House of Representatives marks a significant shift in the country’s approach to
Divorce is not the solution
ON May 22, 2024, the House of Representatives approved House Bill 9349 reinstituting absolute divorce in the country. The bill named Absolute Divorce Act, had
When nurturers turn cruel
I WAS reading a foreign-based newspaper and came across a news story about a New York mother who is facing child endangerment charges after police
Father’s Day
JUST a few days ago, my Facebook feed was crammed with Mother’s Day greetings and photos. A few weeks from now, another traditional celebration will
Combatting El Niño and farmer decline
IN A recent news from the PNA, it was reported that damage to crops and other agricultural losses in Negros Oriental reached over PHP541 million