Messages and Reflections

READING THE SIGNS Celebrating faith amid a pandemic

by Jason A. Baguia For many of us, at the turn of the millennium and before the internet came to dominate the media, watching Cecil B. DeMille’s The Ten Commandments on television was an annual Holy Week ritual. I always found the scenes of the wonders God wrought...

CELEBRATING 500 YEARS OF CHRISTIANITY IN THE PHILIPPINES

Exactly on Christianity’s 500th year in the Philippines (March 16, 2021) Rappler published an article which presents a position or opinion that we should not celebrate the quincentenary of Christianity in the Philippines. The article says: “No, we shouldn’t celebrate...

His Message on the Celebration of the 500th Year of Christianity

Most Rev. Midyphil Billones, D.D. Auxiliary Bishop of Cebu As we celebrate the quincentenary of our faith, the question that keeps popping out in my mind is this: as a Cebuano believer, am I excited about it? Yes, there is the pandemic to worry about, the restrictions...

500 Years of Christianity!

By Bp. Broderick Pabillo In 2021 the Philippines will mark half a millennium of Christianity in the country. And this is indeed something to celebrate, for in 500 years the Christian faith in the country has not only survived but has been a strong influence in the...