Confidence amid the drama of life
THE Book of Ecclesiastes has a great message for us that precisely should inspire confidence in us as we go through the ocean of...
Protesting against genetically modified organisms
JUST WHEN I thought the battle against genetically modified organisms (GMOs) was a lost cause, something unexpected happened on an island in the Philippines...
When man becomes the worst beast on earth
THIS HAPPENS when we allow ourselves not to be guided by faith. No matter how intelligent and smart we are, if we are not...
After peace, the free for all
THE FALL of the post-war, rules-based order heralds the end of many delusions. But among the more persistent ones is the notion of a...
When the tongue speaks
THE HUMAN tongue is one of the body’s most overlooked diagnostic tools.
Beyond enabling speech and taste, this muscular organ can serve as an early...
Development of doctrine
FROM the Book of Proverbs (cfr. 30, 5-9) which is the first reading of the Mass on Wednesday of the 25th Week in Ordinary...
War over coffee
FIRST, we hate war. Whether it is on local ground or abroad, we despise it because it violates human rights, kills wantonly, and wastes...
Island barangays need sea ambulances
THERE ARE some no-brainer observations that I want to share: many island barangays in the Philippines do not even have their own health centers,...
God’s will should rule our life
WE SHOULD never get tired of reminding ourselves of this most basic and indispensable element in our life. It’s in God’s will where we...
When the tongue speaks
THE HUMAN tongue is one of the body’s most overlooked diagnostic tools.
Beyond enabling speech and taste, this muscular organ can serve as an early...