Filipino roots What reminds me always of my own identity being born in the Philippines, a poor nation; faith and history that nurture my thinking, their colossal meaning shows how I am doing. Perhaps an upbringing in my own family culture can add a vital implication in my behavior yes, it's pretty evident as I keep going with my own certainty in language articulation. Our constant struggles, miseries and beliefs provide a perspective that comes wi...

Caracas, in a nutshell While the U.S. Delta aircraft lands, moving toward Simon Bolivar Airport, humidity assaults me like my own tropical country; people like Venezolanos and other walks of life, emerge on the horizon with smiles and thanksgiving. Beyond my wildest imagination, there's parallelism in the Caribbean experience. Food, history, literature, and even human struggles abound with stories and gospel cries. Roads are narrow, long and winding, ...

St Charles Province holds their assembly in Florida The Scalabrinian Missionaries of St Charles Province held their annual assembly April 19-22 in Deerfield, Florida.It was attended by sixty priests and one deacon who work from the U.S., Canada, Colombia, Venezuela, and Haiti.Fr Rui Manuel Silva, General Councilor from Rome, along with Fr Jorge Bravo, a representative from St John Baptist Province, was also in attendance. This year's theme was focused on &q...

A passage to London this Fall Like many other big cities in the first world countries, London can be described as a global village with enormous influx of immigrants and attractions to blend of cultures. Perhaps the paramount description it may imply as one of the world's leading financial centers, great railway systems and its global position to various disciplines is the flaming experience that makes the city of London a magnet to all peoples. It is, however...

A la prochaine - Paris This must have been the great opportunity that I have had in the summer to visit Paris this year.The stirring sights and delights reflected my enthusiasm each day with much to see and enjoy as I explore the major landmarks of the cities on foot.These things met my expectations and even multiplied my admiration to diverse, arcaded passages and impressive architecture of many Romainville buildings.With the panoply of historical scenery and...