by Antonio Carrón OAR | Jan 28, 2024 | A friendly word
Every January 28 we remember St. Thomas Aquinas, one of the greatest theologians of the Church. Among his many references, there was also St. Augustine. We asked the Augustinologist Fr. Enrique Eguiarte about the influence of the Bishop of Hippo on the thought and...
by Jaazeal Jakosalem OAR | Jan 25, 2023 | A friendly word
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God…” (Matthew 5:9) Jesus brought peace among us by his birth. His life was a counterculture of the wars and power struggles in his lifetime, affecting mostly the tranquility of people’s lives. What is...
by Jaazeal Jakosalem OAR | Jan 4, 2022 | A friendly word
Author narrates and reflects on the Philippine church’s response to those affected by super typhoon Rai. It is not the usual Christmastime morning in the Philippines. Typhoon Rai, a super typhoon devastated the southern part of the country. Thousands of people...
by Ángel Herrán OAR | Jul 27, 2021 | A friendly word
The author reflects on the elderly in connection with the first World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly. The Pope has decreed that the last Sunday in July be dedicated to the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly. This Day did not exist as such, although on July...
by Douglas Beard OAR | May 14, 2020 | A friendly word
The author reflects on the world after the coronavirus and the desirability of change. One day I felt the inspiration to write about an apocalyptic world. But then another idea occurred to me, one which shocked me a great deal more. It was the idea of a decadent...
