Mary Is a god and we do not worship Mary. “Theotokos” is a Greek term that translates to “God-bearer” or “Mother of God.” This title has significant theological importance within Christian traditions, particularly in Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Catholic Christianity. It is used to affirm the belief that Mary, the mother of Jesus, carried … Read more
The eight-day Jewish celebration known as Hanukkah or Chanukah commemorates the rededication during the second century B.C. of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, where according to legend Jews had risen up against their Greek-Syrian oppressors in the Maccabean Revolt. Hanukkah, which means “dedication” in Hebrew, begins on the 25th of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar … Read more
“I Will Follow Him” is a popular song that was prominently featured in the 1992 comedy film “Sister Act,” starring Whoopi Goldberg. The song was originally written in 1961 by Franck Pourceland Paul Mauriat with lyrics by Norman Gimbel, and it was originally French titled “Chariot.” In the movie “Sister Act,” Whoopi Goldberg’s character, Deloris … Read more
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
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
In today’s Gospel reading from Matthew, Jesus teaches us some of the most challenging words in all of Scripture. He tells us to turn the other cheek when someone strikes us, to give our cloak to someone who takes our coat, to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. These are not … Read more