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Philosophy
Defining human through the non-human: an anthropology through the lens of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis
Last year, after reading Chesterton and Tolkien as Theologians by Alison Milbank (Bloomsbury, 2009; I read the Spanish translation titled La teología de Chesterton y Tolkien, Granada: Editorial Nuevo Inicio, 2022), I fell into the rabbit hole of devouring every Lord...
Religion
My First Experience at the Traditional Latin Mass: A Journey into Timeless Worship
It was a quiet Sunday morning when I found myself inside a small chapel—and it felt like I had traveled through time. Cheesy intro, I know—but really. Last Sunday, I attended the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) for the very first time. Russel had invited me several times...
Society and Culture
Bahay at Buhay: Pagtanaw sa Diwa ng Pilipinong Relihiyoso
Sa Pilipinas, sadyang kapansin-pansin na hindi lahat ng salitang hiram ay hinango sa tunay nitong pakahulugan o paraan kung saan ginagamit ito ng banyagang kultura. Samakatuwid, ang siyang inaasahang tagabigkis ng ating lahi ay nagmimistula pang ugat ng...
Literature
Defining human through the non-human: an anthropology through the lens of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis
Last year, after reading Chesterton and Tolkien as Theologians by Alison Milbank (Bloomsbury, 2009; I read the Spanish translation titled La teología de Chesterton y Tolkien, Granada: Editorial Nuevo Inicio, 2022), I fell into the rabbit hole of devouring every Lord...
Politics and History
How Christianity Changed Human History: A Review of Dominion by Tom Holland
In recent years, there has been a growing tendency in academic and scientific circles to overlook or minimize Christianity’s contributions to the development of Western civilization. This trend extends even to the field of history itself. That’s why encountering...
Random thoughts
Fifty Pesos: A Metro Encounter That Transformed My Faith
A Story of Faith, Poverty, and Love in the Heart of the City The day after I made my first religious profession, a friend invited me to visit a nearby museum. It was a quiet morning. I boarded the metro—almost full—and stood with my attention on my phone, like...
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