By Fr. Heinz Kulueke, SVD (2000)
PINASKOHAN BE,” meaning ‘Christmas gift please,’ the little skinny boy of about seven, clothed in dirty rags greeted me that evening from a distance, a few months before Christmas. Read More »
By Edgardo J. Canoza
MY WIFE AND I were married in November 1963. Like other normal couples, we looked forward to a bright future. We dreamed dreams of great magnitude with high degree of expectation of realizing them soon in our lifetime. Both of us worked hard for our children knowing that God only helps those who help themselves. Read More »
By Jonel Sayson-Chaneco
PASKO ay papalapit na pero…
PASOK meron kami, kasi hindi naman uso yun dito sa Gitnang Silangan., kaya tuloy tuloy pa rin ang kayod ng mga OFWs na kagaya ko, subalit, Read More »
By Ian Sugon
IT WAS THE evening of December 24, Christmas Eve, and everyone was preparing for the night -long celebration of the Noche Buena and for the kids, the tireless opening of gifts. Some kids were still doing their rounds of carolling seemingly unaware that it would be Christmas in a few hours. Read More »
Nov. 27, 2008 was the day we decided to be part of the regular outreach project of Tagumpay ng Panginoon Catholic Charismatic Organization at the Nuestra Senora De Guia Ermita Church. It involved feeding of and sharing the Gospel with street people. Read More »
By Annabel Callos Choy
UNLIKE MOST FAMILIES that observe the traditional gift-giving on Christmas Day, my family seldom, if not never, gave Christmas presents to each other. This “no-giving” routine had been customary for us. That was why I was a surprised last year when my brothers told me about giving our parents a Christmas present. I immediately felt the excitement enveloping me. The thought of “giving” suddenly became exhilarating for me. Read More »
By Jarmela J. Avelino
It all started at Instant Messenger. I was a fresh graduate and the newest member of the staff in our department. I learned to use Instant Messenger because we constantly use it at work. Vinz, an officemate and not yet a friend then, was in my I.M. buddies list. The first time I practiced IMing, he was the only “available” buddy. I practiced IM by sending him phrases like Hi there, hi gorgeous. I was only trying to be friendly but then he replied: Stop it or I’ll block you. I did not realize before that he was not exactly Mr. Nice Guy. I should have taken the hints. He rarely smiled and most of the time, he looked so serious. So I said Sorry. I was just practicing. He did not reply and I was embarrassed. Read More »
By Julie Parian
I NEVER WANTED you in my life. I wanted to die when I learned I was going to have you. How could I put up with the shame? With the failure? You would be the crest the family has to wear and bear. A stamp on my chest to forever signify I am the guava in a basket of nectarines. To have you, I would be scarred forever but I just couldn’t do away with you. I was more scared of being tagged a quitter than a soulless girl who would end up in purgatory. Read More »
By Lope D. Acilo Jr.
CHRISTMAS IS a celebration of the birth of Christ. Gift giving on this day stemmed from the night Christ was born, when the three wise men came to the manger bearing gifts. This is why we give gifts to one another on Christmas. Read More »
By Edgardo J. Canoza
MY WIFE AND I were married in November 1963. Like other normal couples, we looked forward to a bright future. We dreamed dreams of great magnitude with high degree of expectation of realizing them soon in our lifetime. Both of us worked hard for our children knowing that God only helps those who help themselves. Read More »
