The Greatness of the Small
Filioque: When Small Insertions Change History By Fr. Francis Tordilla In recent weeks, the nation has been stirred by discussions on alleged “insertions” in the national budget — small additions that can carry enormous consequences. Church History, interestingly, has its own parallel. More than a thousand years ago, a brief phrase inserted into a sacred text helped shape one of the greatest divisions in Christianity. The phrase returns to the headlines with Po
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The Greatness of the Small
A weekly pause to notice the hidden goodness woven into the rhythms of daily life Finding Joy After the Storms By Fr. Francis Tordilla After Typhoon Uwan passed, I found myself doing what so many others were doing—checking on people, calling friends, and trying to map out where help was needed most. And now, as Tropical Depression Verbena approaches, the familiar question returns: Is it even possible to talk about happiness while storms—literal and emotional—keep crashing in
Nov 26
Weathering the storms – a reminder of collective reality and shared hope
By JEAlbia 11 November – In Taiwan today, work and school cancellation announcements make the headlines as the country braces for Typhoon Fung-wong, which just barrelled through the Philippines over the weekend. TaiwanPlus Newsreport of farmers in the southern region of the country scrambling to harvest their crops in advance. In Hualien, the county that suffered massive flooding just in September, households talk about the pain and exhaustion of rebuilding their homes and sp
Nov 18
New deacons in Caceres
By Lilette P. Manauis Four seminarians were ordained to the sacred order of Deacons in a solemn ceremony at the Minor Basilica of Our...
Oct 12
