Antonio Carlos, Editor

Spiritual poverty as an attitude

Poverty, according to Pope Francis’ letter for the World Day of the Poor, is understood as humility, sharing of life and an ‘’interior attitude that avoids looking upon money, career and luxury as our…

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A God to love

Christian tradition has always found its roots in the Old Testament. The strong sense of God’s existence and holiness as well as His involvement with humanity have always been recognized as "wisdom"…

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Israel’s pride

The Law is the content of the covenant between God and the chosen people. The Law is their great wealth, the reason for their glory in front of all the other nations. The heart of the Law is love: the…

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The throne of God’s presence

When David wanted to build a temple, God was reluctant to accept: heaven is his dwelling and the earth his footstool. But Yahweh overlooked his transcendence and entered history – first the ark and…

In This Issue

Frontiers

America’s fatal obsession with guns

With 59 people shot dead, and over 526 injured during a music festival in Las Vegas last October, the gun control debate is once again reignited. Sectors of society are calling for stiffer legislation…

December 2017

Filipino Focus

A gold for Philippine theater

PETA marked a milestone in its long career recently. As the theater company celebrates its 50th year, it was given the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award. Find out what made this organization worthy of…

December 2017

Insight

Love can change the world

November 19 has been declared by Pope Francis as the first World Day of the Poor. This is to make us reflect that the only way to uplift the lives of the poor is to see them as Jesus Christ sees them,…

December 2017

Extraordinary People

Poet, mystic, martyr

Good looking, well educated, upper middle class Englishman who subsequently became a Catholic John Bradburne (1921-1979), fought as an officer during World War II. He was a restless traveler until he…

December 2017

Follow Me

Jesus’ supreme moment

All the four Gospels describe the last moments of Jesus’ life. But only the evangelist John tells us about a surprise meeting at the foot of the cross: Mary, the apostle John and some women from…

December 2017

Life's Essentials

Connecting with millennials

Millennials are technology and electronic natives who increasingly spend their time online, comfortably dealing with social networks. It is the generation that has received much attention and…

December 2017

Editorial

Spiritual poverty as an attitude

December 2017

World Touch

PUERTO RICO: Appeal for the rebirth of the country

“Puerto Rico has been demolished but not completely destroyed”, reports Monsignor Roberto O. González Nieves, OFM, Metropolitan Archbishop of San Juan de Puerto Rico, and President of the Episcopal…

December 2017

World Touch

HONG KONG: New bishop outlines realistic approach to China

Bishop Michael Yeung, the new Hong Kong bishop, has outlined his approach in dealing with the repressive regime against religion in China as one of healthy realism that must consider ongoing talks…

December 2017

World Touch

MYANMAR: Pope’s visit to bring peace

While the tragic plight of the Rohingyas has grabbed the world’s attention, Myanmar’s first Cardinal has said the upcoming visit of Pope Francis to his country is aimed broadly to help bring peace and…

December 2017

World Touch

VATICAN: Church against ‘fake news’

Pope Francis chose “The truth will set you free (Jn 8:32). Fake news and journalism for peace” as the theme for next year’s World Day of Social Communications which will be celebrated on the Sunday…

December 2017

World Touch

CARE OF THE EARTH: Catholic institutions to divest from fossil fuels

In their campaign to address climate change, 40 Catholic institutions have committed to divest themselves of more than $5 trillion worth of investment in fossil fuel companies, The Global Catholic…

December 2017

Spiritual poverty as an attitude

A God to love

Israel’s pride

The throne of God’s presence

In This Issue

America’s fatal obsession with guns

A gold for Philippine theater

Love can change the world

Poet, mystic, martyr

Jesus’ supreme moment

Connecting with millennials

Spiritual poverty as an attitude

World Touch

PUERTO RICO: Appeal for the rebirth of the country

HONG KONG: New bishop outlines realistic approach to China

MYANMAR: Pope’s visit to bring peace

VATICAN: Church against ‘fake news’

CARE OF THE EARTH: Catholic institutions to divest from fossil fuels

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