A companion once said to Arrupe, after months of travel, “Father Arrupe, I am dead tired.” With a smile, Arrupe’s response was: Tiene usted la eternidad para descansar. You... Read more
I am struck by this man of the Spirit...his openness, his sense of adventure, his willingness to open new doors and seek out new worlds–not just any thing new,... Read more
It is said that Arrupe’s determination, his setting his hands on the plough, sometimes approached that stubbornness that has been identified with the Basque people. But it was always... Read more
The Lord’s simple point was that God’s love knew no bounds. In fact, the Father’s love was patient. The Father’s love was kind. It was not jealous or arrogant,... Read more
Here at the baptism of Jesus, St Luke describes the power of prayer. Truly prayer makes God open heaven and gives us not merely answers to our prayer but... Read more
On 9 Jan 2016, Wed, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, Diocese of Dipolog City, the formal opening of the Canonical Investigation on the... Read more
Beginnings are difficult but they are also exciting. Let us not fear plunging into the world out there, knowing that the Father, Jesus, and the Spirit are with us.... Read more
As the New Year begins, we confidently and courageously continue our personal and communal journey, saying to ourselves and to the world, “I know where I’m going to. I... Read more
Mary is the mother of God. Her prayers are most powerful. Let us beg her to pray for us that we may have her inner beauty: her humility, sensitivity... Read more
Of course the Holy Family is holy! Jesus is God. He preserved his Mom from all sin because of her special role. So, only the foster... Read more