“Bakit, Diyos?!” or “Why, God?” During most of this semester I have prayed in a language…
Tag: Philippines
500 Years of the Faith in the Philippines
In the Philippines, Masses are celebrated within shopping mall chapels. Crucifixes hang on the walls of…
Advent Mass Before Dawn: The Filipino Tradition of Simbang Gabi
In the Philippines and in Filipino communities around the world, the final days of Advent are…
Joy to the World: The Geography of Christmas
It’s early December. You’re in the car. The radio DJ announces that “Silent Night” is playing next, with…
Pope Francis Visits Philippines and Sri Lanka
On January 12, Pope Francis arrived in Sri Lanka’s national airport, kicking off a weeklong visit…