Mario John Caeli 
Actor and comedian Rob Schneider revealed that he had converted to Catholicism. In his post to Twitter (X), he was congratulated by Dr. Taylor Marshall who was also a convert from the Episcopalian Church. Schneider was born in San Francisco, California. His mother, Pilar Monroe, was of Filipino descent and a Catholic. His father, Marvin … Read more
In the Philippines, Pampanga in particular, we call our father ‘Tatang‘ and our uncle, ‘Bapa‘. Sometimes, kapampangans call their uncles as Tatang too. In the barrio where I grew up, we call our uncles as ‘mamâ‘ like Mamang Dado. There is an impit sound on the last syllable that is stressed and have a stop. … Read more
The rebel Martin Luther condemned the conducts of the Jewish people. He did not hate the Jews just because of the race. However, his intolerence and solution to correct their ways is unchristian. His violent remarks are embarrasments to his followers and to the whole Reformation. This is probably the reason why the so called … Read more
I had a discussion last year with a friend who asked me why I go to the cemetery every November 1. My short answer is we remember our dead love ones and pray for them. I got a quick reply that praying for the dead is condemned in the Bible referring to the book of … Read more
Tatanungin ka ba naman ng ano sa mga 613 na batas sa Torah ang pinaka ‘dakila’. Hinuhuli lang ng mga pariseo is Jesus sa tanong na yon. Kasi, sa paniniwala ng mga Hudyo, ang lahat ng kautusan sa Mosaic law ay dapat tupdin at wala dapat mas mabigat o mas dakila. Kinakailangan nilang masunod ang … Read more
Catholic social teaching emphasizes that the human person is sacred — but also social. We were meant to live, grow and flourish in community. Even the author of Genesis reminded us that God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone.” We are created for each other. Spirituality, friendship and service are … Read more
I was still living in San Isidro Parish Bacolor, when I had a chance talking to a non-Catholic friend who is helping us in our domestic chores. While she irons the clothes, she keeps on telling me the differences of her church liturgy and services compared to the Catholic mass. She told to me that … Read more
Nasa langit na ba talaga sya? Assuming. Bakit andami daming nag po post sa social media (like Facebook) na binabati nila ang kanilang yumaong mahal sa buhay sa kanilang birthday at ina assume nila na nasa langit na sya? Tama bang i assume nating mga kristiano na at the moment na namatay ang isang tao … Read more
The practice of visiting seven Christian Churches in Rome, also known as the “Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome,”. It dates back to the early Christian period, although the specific origin and exact date are unclear. The tradition is believed to have started in the Middle Ages as a form of pilgrimage, with the seven churches … Read more
