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The Mass as an Emmaus experience
The encounter on the road to Emmaus serves as a scriptural blueprint for the Mass, transforming despair into a mission to share Christ's living presence.
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Keeping an intense desire to see Christ
Following Mary Magdalene’s example, this reflection explores how to maintain an intense desire for Christ through a systematic plan of life involving prayer and sacrifice.
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The empty tomb
Exploring the conflicting reactions to Christ’s empty tomb, this reflection emphasizes the necessity of the Church Magisterium in discerning true doctrine amidst today’s false prophets.
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Coping mechanisms
Choosing writing over emotional eating, a Cagayan de Oro columnist navigates the carb-heavy traditions of Holy Week through the lens of a strict carnivore elimination diet.
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The best news of all time
Christ’s Resurrection marks the final conquest of sin and death. As a new creation, we gain a fresh start and the power to live for God.
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What We Refuse to Hear
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Read, write, sleep, eat, repeat
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The Last Supper
The Easter Triduum marks the core of the Christian faith, beginning with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper and culminating in the triumph of the Resurrection.
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God always knows what is in our heart
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My 180-degree turn
From emotional eating to a 180-degree lifestyle shift, navigating the carb-heavy Big Bite food festival requires "tunnel vision" and a commitment to the carnivore way.
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Sunflower as symbol of the fight against misogyny
UP’s Fourth Sunflower Run-Walk-Parade 2026 combined powerful drumbeats with anti-misogyny messages, celebrating women’s resilience, historical suffrage milestones, and the enduring strength of female varsity athletes.
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Working daily on our fidelity
Fidelity is not merely a human effort but a participation in God’s love. Through prayer and the sacraments, we find the strength to remain faithful.
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