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The Spirit of Christmas

By Rev. Fr. Benjamin Sim, Sj | December 12, 2015 - 9:00am

We all know that every crisis in our lives, be it in the family, in our business, in our nation or in the environment contains both these elements – the possibility of danger that might be totally destructive...

Freeman Cebu Lifestyle

God’s gift to humankind

By Rev. Fr. Benjamin Sim, Sj | December 21, 2014 - 12:00am

St. Ignatius of Loyola  was born in Spain in the year 1491.His parents died before he was 16.

Freeman Cebu Lifestyle

Empty

By Nancy Unchuan Toledo | December 14, 2014 - 12:00am

The other day, I was praying in an adoration chapel beside a parish church. I had been told the chapel would close at 7 p.m.

Freeman Cebu Lifestyle

Misa de Gallo Faithlinks

By Rev. Fr. Benjamin Sim, S.J. | December 15, 2013 - 12:00am

Tomorrow we begin the beautiful tradition of "Simbang Gabi" or "Misa de Gallo." It is a more intense period of preparation for the celebration of Christmas, the birth of Christ.

Freeman Cebu Lifestyle

The Nativity amidst calamities

By Eladio C. Dioko | December 12, 2013 - 12:00am

We are on the second week of Advent and Christmas is only twelve days away, but the joy of the season seems to elude many of us.

Freeman Opinion

Advent conversion

By GOD’S WORD TODAY | By Ruben M. Tanseco S.J. | December 9, 2012 - 12:00am

With the best of intentions, we as disciples of Christ still celebrate the Feast of Christ the King, which we did last November 25.

Opinion

A Christmas Special: In Appreciation of the Advent Wreath Advent Candles

By Benjamin Sim, S.J. | November 30, 2011 - 12:00am

 Although the symbolism of the Advent Wreath and the Advent Candles can be more meaningful in the northern countries, it can also be meaningful for us.

Freeman Cebu Lifestyle

CBCP tells Catholics: Dawn Masses not for courtship

December 19, 2009 - 12:00am

Church officials are warning Catholics against using dawn Masses for trysts with boyfriends and girlfriends or to trawl for prospective partners.

Metro

For the socially-conscious

By Donna Cuna-Pita | December 4, 2009 - 12:00am

What do you give someone who gives of herself for a living?

YStyle

The cause of our joy

By GOD'S WORD TODAY | By Manuel V. Francisco, S.J. | November 29, 2009 - 12:00am

Today is the first Sunday of Advent. It should usher in a season of joy and merriment, for after all, the Lord is coming, the Messiah is about to be born.

Opinion