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
If it would not cause scandal or confusion among other Catholics, “a transsexual — even one who has undergone hormone treatment and gender reassignment surgery — may receive baptism under the same conditions as other faithful,” said a document from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Nakalista sa Levitico 11 ang mga pagkain na ipinagbabawal ng Diyos para sa bansang Israel. Kasama sa mga bawal na pagkain ang karneng baboy, may shell na mga lamang dagat, karamihan ng mga insekto, mga ibon na kumakain ng kahit ano at iba’t ibang uri ng pagkain. Hindi intensyon ng Diyos na ipatupad sa mga … 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
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
