On a humid February morning, about five hours north of Manila in the town of Tuba, in a region known for its abundant produce, more than 30 organic farmers...
Catholic Voices
First-person reflections on scriptural interpretation, theology, and Catholic social teaching.
Readings (Year C): Acts 5:12 – 16Psalm 118:2 – 4, 13 – 15, 22 – 24Revelation 1:9 – 11a, 12 – 13, 17 – 19John 20:19...
On April 10, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. The proposed bill goes beyond requiring...
This year, reading the gospels during Holy Week, I can’t help but put myself in Mary’s shoes. What must it have been like to see Jesus at the cross, her little...
Readings (Year C): Acts 10:34a, 37 – 43Psalm 118:1 – 2, 16 – 17, 22 – 23Colossians 3:1 – 4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b – 8John...
Readings (Year C): Luke 19:28 – 40Isaiah 50:4 – 7Psalm 22:8 – 9, 17 – 18, 19 – 20, 23 – 24Philippians 2:6 – 11Luke...
Readings (Year C): Isaiah 43:16 – 21Psalm 126:1 – 2, 2 – 3, 4 – 5, 6.Philippians 3:8 – 14John 8:1 – 11 Reflection: Start...
Readings (Year C): Joshua 5:9a, 10-12Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7.2 Corinthians 5:17-21Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Reflection: Pause in the time of uncertainty Familiarity...
Pope Francis is a pope of the poor and for the poor. However, he is not an academic revolutionary, an armchair critic propounding big theories. What the pope...
Readings (Year C): Exodus 3:1 – 8a, 13 – 15Psalm 103: 1 – 2, 3 – 4, 6 – 7, 8, 111 Corinthians 10:1 – 6, 10 – 12Luke...
