F.Y.I. (For your Information)

Behind the 12 Days of Christmas

There is one Christmas Carol that has always baffled us. What in the world do leaping lords, French hens, swimming swans, and especially the partridge that won’t come out of the pear tree have to do with Christmas? From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practise their faith openly. Someone during that era wrote this […]

Thank God for this gift of the Priesthood

My ordination to the priesthood is fast approaching. It keeps me on my toes, catching people, organizing things, etc. Thank God for for all the warm support that people from my home parish are pouring on me regarding the logistics and the like. It keeps the preparation a lot easier and less stress. It really […]

The Story that broke my heart

Hi, Mommy. I’m your baby. You don’t know me yet, I’m only a few weeks old. You’re going to find out about me soon, though, I promise. Let me tell you some things about me. My name is John, and I’ve got beautiful brown eyes and black hair. Well, I don’t have it yet, but I will when I’m […]

Upstart nation provides workers for the world

Here is an interesting article about the Philippines by Rosa Linda Valenzona. Linda is currently General Manager of the Ayala Multi-purpose Cooperative in Manila. She is a former lecturer in economics at the University of the Philippines and a former Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of Social Welfare and Development. She is also a […]