If we want to flow with the changing times without getting confused or lost, then we have to realize that we need to flow with God always. He after all, being the Creator and original and ultimate lawgiver of the universe, would be our sure guide who knows how to adapt to the times without …
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Oral health and COVID-19
The study notes that the mouth can act as an entry point for SARS-CoV-2. This is due to the cells in the tongue, gums and teeth; the cells have angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 (ACE2). This is the protein receptor that allows the COVID-19 virus to enter the cells. The presence of ACE2 receptors appears to be higher …
QC Mayor Joy Belmonte, `valedictorian’ sa NCR COVID campaign
“Wala pang pagsubok na dumating sa inyo na hindi nararanasan ng ibang tao. Tapat ang Diyos, at hindi niya ipapahintulot na kayo’y subukin nang higit sa inyong makakaya. Sa halip, pagdating ng pagsubok, bibigyan niya kayo ng lakas upang makayanan ito at ng paraan upang malampasan ito.” – 1 Corinto 10:13, Ang Tanging Daan. …
Formation for the new normal
We need to pause if only to figure out how we can meet our need for continuing education and formation under and for the new normal. Things are quite different now, and there are bases to think that these differences are quite drastic and will last longer than we expect or like, or can even …
The word that leads to eternal life
We need to examine how we understand the word of God. To be sure, God’s word is not just any word. Neither is God’s word just a brilliant idea, a practical doctrine, and effective ideology. It’s not just a strategy, a culture or a lifestyle. God’s word, of course, can involve all these. But unless …
A Kinder 2022 full of Hope and Reconciliation
If there are issues or misunderstandings among family members, reconciliation is key. I still consider my family lucky as I get along well with my siblings. Our lines are open and we generally swap stories mixed with the good and the problematic ones. Clearly, our parents have shared values passed on to us, primarily respect …
Prayer and life
We have to be reminded that the quality of our prayer determines in the end the quality of our life. How our prayer is will somehow shape how our life will be. And that’s simply because our prayer is the basic way of connecting with God who is the source and keeper of our life, …
Homage to the acacia trees
By Dennis Gorecho The acacia trees of the academic oval are silent witnesses to the travails of the denizens of the Diliman campus of the University of the Philippines. As a homage to my second home for a decade, I ran 10 kilometers (five rounds of the 2.2-kilometer loop) to cap my golden year last …
Beware of our mental reservations
Mental reservations are hidden, unexpressed thoughts that accompany our reactions to things, our statements and affirmations. They are simply kept in our mind for some reason. If the reason is good, like these thoughts are kept hidden out of charity and prudence, then they are good. But if they simply are negative and critical, then …
The need for improved testing
Clearly, the pandemic is not yet over. And if we are to ever get ahead and manage this crisis, it is critical that we do all that is needed to ramp up our testing capacity, alongside other interventions related to treating and tracing. Ever since COVID-19 cases started to surge with the coming of …