via Gillian Lei Dulay and Barbara Denisse Gutierrez, Junior Staffers October 6, 2026, Tuesday, marks the culmination and final day of the Family Rosary Crusade. Through the Gospel according to Luke 1:26–38, the Dominican faithful is reminded of the foretelling of the birth of Jesus, when the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary. Through her simple "yes," our salvation was set in motion. Rev. Fr. Jerone R. Geronimo, OP., culmination Mass presider, connected the Gospel to Dominicans'

via Hannah Eunice Garcia and (Edward Enriquez), Junior Staffers As Dominican community gathered for the 9th day of the Family Rosary Crusade (FRC), Rev. Fr. Christian B. Beunafe, O.Carm. reflected on the Gospel from Luke 10:25–37, which tells the Parable of the Good Samaritan. The Gospel reminded the faithful about the importance of goodness, compassion, and helping those who are in need. This parable tells of a Samaritan who helped a person in need despite the differences be

via Valence Paul Ymmanuel Domingo, Junior Staffer, and Marianne Joyce Mag-isa, OD President From the Gospel according to Luke 10:17-24, the 72 disciples returned to Jesus rejoicing because of what they were able to do in His name. But Jesus reminded them that their greatest joy should not come from their talents and achievements, but from knowing that they are gifted by God. This reminds us to stay grounded and grateful, especially when we experience success. During Fr. Carlo

by Abbie Christel Esguerra As the scorching sunlight becomes too much to bear, the cacao trees seem to turn lifeless and bare. The undeniable need for rain becomes a desire for all. While the farmers harvest the fruits, it hits their hands like precious gems. But as they examine the fruits closely, they begin to wonder—“Can something so precious survive without what it desires?” The city of Davao has been consistently named as the “Chocolate Capital” of the Philippines. The p

by Abbie Christel Esguerra, OD Junior Staffer As the abaka farmers look at their ₱100 bill on their trembling hands, they are not just looking at an ordinary cash but also the life that was slowly being forgotten. While they stare at it deeply, they cannot help but wonder— “As banknotes change to something more modern, what about those strands of gold left behind?” In the town of Valencia, Negros Oriental, three farmers have long been selling abaka for their daily income. Jun

by Barbara Denisse Gutierrez, OD Staffer When clean, misty air is replaced by the rotten stench of garbage, it is no longer a sanctuary—it is now a dump. When the flourishing greenery highlighting the trees' crowns loses the golden leaves it once harbored, it is no longer a forest—it is now a desert. When the very place you once called home is soiled with the remnants of a "temporary" trash waterfall, it is no longer a home. It is left as something no better than a mountain o