(Cardinal Orlando B. Quevedo’s acceptance speech at the Harmony in Diversity Award rites in Jakarta on 15 July 2026. Quevedo is the inaugural recipient of the award launched in August last year. Organizers received “more than 70 nominations” from across
Jan 1, Thurs, Octave of Christmas, Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God. Liturgy of the Word — Nm. 6:22-27; Ps. 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal. 4:4-7; Lk. 2:16-21. Today is World Day of Peace — Pope Leo XIV has
May today’s “Trillion Peso March against Corruption” bring forth the spring waters of social justice and moral integrity in our country, from the highest ranks of authority, political and non-political, to the lowest levels of our citizenry. May this day
Pope Francis has passed away. The whole world mourns his passing. Acclamations and expressions of grief continue to pour in from dignitaries of different religious faiths and persuasion, sovereigns and national political leaders. He responds in silence. He now prays
Jan. 19, Sun, Feast of the Sto. Niño, Holy Childhood Day, Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: Liturgy of the Word — Is. 9:1-6; Ps. 97:1, 2-3, 3, 4-6; Eph. 1:3-6, 15-18; Lk. 2:41-52. Some Notes on the Feast of
The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord: Liturgy of the Word — Is. 60:1-6; Ps. 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13; Ephes. 3:2-3, 5-6; Mt. 2:1:12. Some Notes on the Epiphany — 1. From the Greek word, “epipháneia,” manifestation, Epiphany commemorates
Liturgy of the Word Is. 9:1-6; Ps. 97:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6; Eph. 1:3-6, 15-18; Mk. 10:13-16. (MindaNews / 21 January) — Today, January 21, Holy Childhood Day, children are to pray for the missions of the world, asking for the
Liturgy of the Word — Is. 7:10-14;Ps. 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6;Rom. 1:1-7;Mt. 1:18-24. 1. Aguinaldo Mass or Simbang Gabi is the Pinoy version of the Bolivian and Venezuelan Misa de Gallo. It is a nine-day Novena of Masses from Dec 16 to Dec
Dec. 4, 2nd Sunday of AdventLiturgy of the Word —Is. 11:1-10;Ps. 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17;Rom. 15:4-9;Mt. 3:1-12. 1. Today is also Catholic Handicapped Day and National Aids Sunday. Note from ORDO: “Today we include in the Prayers of the Faithful intentions
PART I : Some Notes on the Season of Advent – 1. When the Church celebrates the liturgy of Advent each year, she makes present the ancient expectancy of the Messiah. And by sharing in the long preparation for the
The Feast of All Saints (November 1) originated in the East in the 4th century as the Feast of Martyrs. Pope Gregory IV established it as the Feast of All the Saints in 835 for the western Church. It has
Today’s Thoughts to Live by, Oct. 19, Mon, 29th Week in Ordinary Time: Readings — Ephes. 2:1-10; Ps. 100:1-2, 3, 4, 4-5; Lk. 12:13-21. 1st Reading, Ephes. 2:1-10 –This text is a neat summary of our journey from sin
We can perceive a common theme in our Readings today. This is the reality of spirits, both good and bad, as well as their impact on the human person. The 1st Reading is from 1 Cor. 2:10-16. St. Paul writes
(Homily delivered by Cardinal Orlando B. Quevedo, OMII, Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Cotabato during tthe Episcopal Ordination Of Fr. Charlie Inzon, O.M.I at the immaculate Conception Cathedral in Cotabato City on 21 May 2020) Beloved Sisters and
(Easter Sunday message of Cardinal Orlando B. Quevedo, OMI, Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Cotabatao) TACURONG CITY (MindaNews / 12 April) — Christ is, indeed, risen! This single fact in the 1st century changed the whole course of human
Some thoughts on Holy Thursday to make your participation more fruitful: The central part of Holy Thursday is NOT the Washing of the Feet. In fact today it is omitted because of COVID-19. 2. The HEART of Holy Thursday is the
Kindly know that my daily Masses celebrated in the privacy of my residence are: (1) for all the frontliners in the fight against COVID-19; (2) for the success of medical researchers to discover a lasting cure for COVID-19 and a
(Cardinal Orlando B. Quevedo, OMI, Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Cotabato, delivered this piece in a panel discussion during the Interfaith Peace Forum, “Peace Without Borders” held in Madrid, Spain on 15-17 September 2019). May I localize the
(Homily of Cardinal Orlando B. Quevedo, OMI, at the Fiesta of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Reconsecration of Jolo Cathedral on 16 July 2019) My Brothers and Sisters in the Lord! Fr. Romy Saniel, O.M.I., appointed by Pope Francis
(Homily of Cardinal Orlando B. Quevedo, OMI during the Installation of Abp. Angelito R. Lampon, O.M.I. as Archbishop of Cotabato, at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral on 30 January 2019) Your Excellency Most Rev. Gabriele Giordano Caccia, Representative of the
(Message of Cardinal Orlando B. Quevedo, OMI, newly-retired Archbishop of Cotabato, on the occasion of the annual Mindanao Week of Peace which this year, is from November 29 to December 5. Quevedo is Apostolic Administrator Sede Vacante of the Archdiocese
(Message of Cardinal Orlando B. Quevedo, OMI, Archbishop of Cotabato on Eid’l Fitr, the end of the Ramadan) My Esteemed Muslim Brothers and Sisters: Eid Mubarak! We rejoice with you as you end the holy month of Ramadan. We have
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 10 June) — Reactions to the treatment of the BTC-BBL (Bangsamoro Transition Commission-drafted Bangsamoro Basic Law) by our legislators have been varied. Most are pessimistic. The BBL is dying, many say. It is totally watered down.
(Prayer for Peace delivered by Cardinal Orlando B. Quevedo, OMI, Archbishop of Cotabato, at the Bangsamoro Assembly on 27 November 2017 at the old provincial capitol in Simuay, Sultan Kudarat Maguindanao) Almighty and Most Compassionate God, You are all Love.
(Message of Cardinal Orlando B. Quevedo, OMI, Archbishop of Cotabato, on Easter Sunday, 16 April 2017) Beloved Brothers and Sisters in God: May the joy and peace of Easter be with you! While others may have a different belief, we
(Speech delivered at the “Thirst For Peace: Religions and Cultures in Dialogue” in Assisi, Italy on September 18-20, 2016, on the Panel Discussion “Terrorism Denies God.” Pope Francis addressed some 400 participating leaders from various religions worldwide, on September 20,
(Circular letter on the 2016 Elections issued by Cardinal Orlando B. Quevedo, OMI, Archbishop of Cotabato City, addressed to the “Beloved People of God in the Archdiocese of Cotabato” on May 2, 2016) Greetings of peace in the Lord! You
What might this vision be? May I contribute a personal envisioning of the future on the basis of socio-moral principles. I envision a Mindanao where God’s law of social justice for all, mutual respect, and the “common word” of love
(Delivered during the two-day “Peoples’ Conversations on Hurdling Roadblocks in the Bangsamoro Roadmap to Peace” held at EM Manor Hotel in Cotabato City on October 6, 2015) The Situation of the BBL While peace panels are still hopeful, legislators are
(Keynote address of Cardinal Orlando B. Quevedo, OMI, at the media forum “Beyond Mamasapano: Reporting the Bangsamoro Peace Process” on July 24 in Cotabato City) A Moral and Religious Perspective I speak to you as a religious pastor. It is
[Privilege Speech of Mindanao’s lone Cardinal, Orlando B. Quevedo, OMI at the Plenary Assembly of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on July 12. Quevedo was President of the CBCP for two terms from 1999 to 2003]. Pastoral
The Long Tortuous Road to Peace and Bangsamoro Self-Determination The journey to peace in Southern Philippines has been arduous and tedious, at times hostile and adversarial, replete with stops and punctuated by intermittent warfare and all out war. But at
23 March 2015 After Mamasapano, What? An Open Letter To Our Honorable Legislators +Orlando B. Cardinal Quevedo, O.M.I. Archbishop of Cotabato Our Beloved Legislators: Greetings of peace in the Lord! In the depths of our grief for all the fallen combatants
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews/22 March) — The larger portion of the report deals with the allocation of responsibility to the Special Action Force (SAF), the military, and the President. It has a shorter section on the peace process, the Bangsamoro Basic
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews /08 March) — Fellow Disciples of Christ: Greetings of peace in the Lord! As a Filipino and Mindanawon, I grieve profoundly for our gallant SAF (Special Action Force) troops who sacrificed their lives in pursuit of justice
Grieving with the families of the fallen valiant SAF Praying Mercy And Compassion Bring Justice and Peace Statement of Cardinal Orlando B. Quevedo, OMI, Archbishop of Cotabato Here in Rome I grieve most deeply with the families of the valiant
(Acceptance speech of Orlando B. Cardinal Quevedo, OMI, Archbishop of Cotabato, Bukas-Palad awardee 2014, Ateneo de Manila University, September 2014) Most profoundly I thank Ateneo de Manila University, its Board of Trustees, its distinguished President, Fr. Jose RamonVillarin, S.J., and
