What do Jesus mean when he said “”Judge not, that you be not judged” in Matthew 7:1? Can we really not judge? Jesus’s teaching to “Judge not, that you be not judged” is a call to avoid rash, condemnatory judgment, not a prohibition of all discernment [^3]. The Catholic understanding of this teaching emphasizes the … Read more
The story of the woman caught in adultery, as recorded in John 8:1-11, is a powerful and enduring passage that speaks volumes about judgment, mercy, and the human condition. Let’s reflect on the key elements: The Setup: Jesus is teaching in the temple when the scribes and Pharisees bring before him a woman caught in … Read more
“Hope for Justice” Statement of Bishop Gerardo A. Alminaza, Diocese of San Carlos In this Jubilee Year of Hope. The pursuit of justice, particularly transformative justice, has found renewed vigor among us who are advocating for peace and justice. From the harrowing era of state-sponsored killings that plagued our nation to the recent issuance of … Read more
The moral teaching of the Catholic Church firmly holds that it is not acceptable to commit an evil act, regardless of the intention or the potential good that may result from it. This principle is rooted in the understanding that the morality of an action is determined by its object, intention, and circumstances, and that … Read more
The Church teaches that the mercy and justice of God emphasizes that they are not contradictory, but rather exist in perfect harmony within God. It affirms that God is just, meaning He upholds the moral order of creation. This involves giving each person their due, both in terms of rewards for good and consequences for … Read more
Mga minamahal kong mga Katoliko, Mayroon ka bang kamag-anak, kamag-aral o isang kaibigan na miyembro ng kulto na tinatawag na “Iglesia ni Cristo”? Maraming mga bagay na kailangan mong malaman tungkol sa kulto na ito dahil balang araw kung sumali ka sa kulto na ito ay gagawin ka na isang taong iba sa kung sino … Read more
The Gregorian calendar was introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582 as a reform of the Julian calendar, which had been in use since 45 BCE. It was developed primarily to correct inaccuracies in the Julian calendar that had caused the date of Easter to drift over time. The Problem: The Julian calendar assumed a … Read more
Some religious organization in the Philippines do not celebrate Christmas but does observe New Year’s Day as a special occasion. This stems from their theological beliefs and interpretation of the Bible. New Year’s Day is seen as a time for thanksgiving, prayer, and reflection on the blessings and challenges of the past year. It aligns … Read more
The Grinch family, are known for hating Christmas and do not celebrate it. Instead they mock it in the same way the people who celebrate it for the main reason that it is a pagan festival and it is not biblical. Their disdain for the holiday is rooted in a few key reasons. 1. No … Read more
The Winter Solstice is the point in the year when one of Earth’s poles (the Northern or Southern Hemisphere) is tilted farthest from the Sun. This results in the shortest day and longest night of the year for that hemisphere. In the Northern Hemisphere, the Winter Solstice usually occurs around December 21 or 22, while … Read more