PinnedSilvestre de LeoninSilvestre de LeonReflecting on Common Themes Found in Official Hymns of Notable Church EventsA Thematic Analysis of the hymns Himno Eucaristico Filipino (1937), No Mas Amor Que el Tuyo (1937), Philippines for Christ (1965), Gifted…May 23, 2021May 23, 2021
Silvestre de LeoninSilvestre de LeonApplying stare decisis and originalism to Vatican IIThe rumpus brought by the recent ruling of the United States Supreme Court has subsided now, a bit. But late at night I still find my mind…Jul 9, 2022Jul 9, 2022
Silvestre de LeoninSilvestre de LeonYes, Roe v. Wade is an issue of liberty and democracyLast Thursday’s bombshell sent shockwaves throughout the world. Of course, who would expect a fifty-year precedent to be completely…Jun 26, 2022Jun 26, 2022
Silvestre de LeoninSilvestre de LeonThe Immaculate Conception of MaryA national holiday, a holy day of obligation, the “National Fiesta” (considering that the Immaculate Conception is the Principal Patroness…Dec 7, 2021Dec 7, 2021
Silvestre de LeoninSilvestre de LeonThe Role of the Church in Politics: A Legal ApproachWith the Philippine Elections nearing, several members of the clergy have once again become vocal in politics, particularly on certain…Nov 7, 2021Nov 7, 2021
Silvestre de LeoninSilvestre de LeonPride v. Humility: The Defeat of Satan“Then war broke out in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. But he was not…Sep 29, 2021Sep 29, 2021
Silvestre de LeoninSilvestre de LeonGregorian Chant Should be Given Pride of Place in the LiturgyAs part of the Church reforms made during the Second Vatican Council, Pope Paul VI promulgated “Sacrosanctum Concilium” subtitled as the…Sep 3, 2021Sep 3, 2021
Silvestre de LeoninSilvestre de LeonMemorial of St. Monica, Holy WomanAugust 27, 2021Aug 27, 2021Aug 27, 2021
Silvestre de LeoninSilvestre de LeonWhat is Love?In 1 Thessalonians 3:12–13, St. Paul exhorted the Thessalonians to love one another and other people. According to him, it is in this way…Aug 27, 2021Aug 27, 2021
Silvestre de LeoninSilvestre de LeonWorshipping Our Own Body“Their fathers had obeyed the Lord’s commands, but this new generation stopped doing so.” (Jgs 2:17)Aug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021
