The Onslaught of AI in Theology
I am serving as dean of the Institute of Formation and Religious Studies, a theological institute in the Philippines. Just recently, one of the professors has been complaining about the…
The Pros and Cons of Social Media
Even if we are not teenagers glued to our smart phones for hours everyday, 99% of us would probably have to confess to using social media. I own up to…
Held Between Cross and Cosmos
I had this amazing experience of hanging on the cross this week. A true oxymoronic encounter…the sorrow and joy of it lingers. It feels like a Holy Saturday moment, caught…
Earth from the perspective of Artemis II
A Mirror of Our Humanity
“Our challenge is to create a new language, even a new sense of what it is to be human. It is to transcend not only national limitations, but even our…
Creating Safe Spaces: A Mission Responsibility
I must be honest: I was the first to complain when a funding agency insisted that we put safeguarding policies and procedures in place in our ministry in Kulaman with…
Artificial Intimacy and Real Friendship
Recently, I read a scary article about AI being able to generate intimate relationships between humans and a machine (see James Muldoon, “Artificial Intimacy,” Guardian Weekly, 16 January 2026). I…
Awareness, Honesty and Rupture – Stepping Outside of the Lie
For many years, I have been concerned for the present state of our planet-home.1 In a time of climate change which became climate crisis, and is now seen by many…
Building Bridges in a Divided World
As we look across the globe, we are continually reminded of the things that divide us and the power that can be wielded by individuals to enlarge the chasm between…
Standing on the Edge
Another year has arrived, and we continue to look in hope for change. We always pray that the New Year will bring us to another stage of transformation—yet as one…
How Do I Understand Prayer?
Last week I was checking out the readings for Sunday, 19 October, prior to preparing my homily. All three readings pointed to the importance of prayer in our lives. The…
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