"Our faith story takes a different turn."   This week, the Church begins a new liturgical year, with the four weeks of the season of...

"A significant amount of political responsibility should accrue to one’s membership in a political party, and changing party affiliation should not be taken lightly or...

"It is loud and it is difficult – as it should be."   The Roman concept of “res publica,” literally “public affairs,” was one of...

"How can we move forward?"   I seldom write in the first person. In a way, it is my amateurish attempt to ensure objectivity in...

"It foresees all the people of God taking greater responsibility for the church’s mission."   From the time of the early Church in Jerusalem, the...

"Politics affects our everyday lives more than we can imagine."   It is not uncommon to hear people say, “I’m apolitical.” Or, “I am politically...

"Being civil is much more than just artificial niceties."     Sadly, the recent impassioned exchanges between presidential contenders in next year’s election appear to...

"It is still our best chance at ensuring a more substantial and inclusive representation in our legislature."   With the national elections happening next year,...

"Never again will a child rape victim be denied justice."   Unknown to many, the age of sexual consent in the Philippines is 12 years...

"The Prime Minister of Barbados decided to veer away from her prepared speech and instead spoke off the cuff, reading from an iPhone in hand."...