A few years ago, I saw this movie starring Antonio Banderas about a Vatican envoy Jesuit Priest who was sent to an archaeological site which contained a body that was suspected to have died by crucifixion. In short the premise...
According to the Vatican bank president, Ettore Gotti Tedeschi, in order to solve economic crisis, bigger families are needed. This pro-life statement of Vatixcan’s most esteemed financial exec is a refresher for most countries that are facing tough challenges of...
Philippine Bishops this week are facing another challenge from Government lawmakers and authorities as they are accused of receiving bribes and vehicles from then President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo through a lottery agency called Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office during the term...
So have you heard the latest firestorm in Canada? Apparently a couple named Kathy Witterick and David Stocker is raising their children as genderless or neuter. Eventually, the couple decided not to disclose the gender of the child in public...
A recent study conducted by an independent researcher about the sexual abuse of minors committed by catholic priests all over america is now generating mixed reactions from the people. The controversial study was actually done by an independent body commissioned...
A friend of mine emailed me about this circulating video of Ninoy Aquino posted on Facebook with a very intriguing caption. Perhaps my friend knew (and it was obvious) that Ninoy Aquino is my hero so he asked me if...
Here in the Philippines we Celebrate All Saints Day by going to the cemetery and visiting our loved ones who passed away. It’s a centuries old tradition which became so commercialized, so sacrilegious that instead of having a quiet day...
Did you know that Christianity spread to the entire world because of the European continent. But the greatest irony is, the continent that spread the the faith is the same continent that is opposing it. The enemies and critics of...
Religious life is not easy. Mostly, Religious nuns, priests and brothers have to be the mirror image of Christ and Mary whenever they are in public. But not all religious are saints nor do they have a capacity to become...
It’s so ironic that the Philippines, which is surrounded by all kinds of bodies of water is currently experiencing water crisis in the heart of its capital. I don’t know about you, but I am really annoyed by this kind...
We all know the story of the passion, crucifixion and death of our Lord as narrated in the Synoptic Gospels. But what is missing in the narration are the “how’s” of Jesus’ Death. In this season of Lent, OTWOMD brings...
This is one of the articles I read today on National Catholic Reporter regarding the continuous debate on Priestly celibacy. Over hundreds of priests and seminarians attended the theological conference in Rome which tackled the Priestly Celibacy. But one of...
Did you already watched the disaster movie 2012? well I have. Actually I was one of those who stood on the line during the first day just to watch this most anticipated film. This was, I think the first film...
I have stumbled across this essay about Charles Darwin and his never ending theory of evolution written but a Jewish Rabbi, surprisingly enough, published in one major catholic website. I have been an avid reader of this website and sometimes...
I want to repost the whole entry of a certain Xanga Blogger named Arnobius of Sicca who wrote a provocative and very truthful commentary about the stubborness and pride and even blackmail of the Society of St. Pius X with...
Its not everyday that you read a celebrity news on a catholic newspaper. But the latest issue of L’Osservatore Romano, Vatican’s official newspaper, has its own take on Michael Jackson’s death. Yes brothers and sisters, this is indeed a rare...
I read this excellent essay in the Washington Post today written by columnist David Gibson in lieu of the current controversy surrounding Obama’s presence in Notre Dame which sparked protest from both pro-life and pro-abortion activists. Thought of sharing this...
And you thought only GMA and Bush have a SONA or State of the Nation Address? Pope Benedict the XIV on the other hand has his own “State of the Planet” address which he read in front of 177 nation-diplomatic...