Epistles is a personal apostolate dedicated to the preservation of the Sacred Deposit of Faith. I intend it to serve as a kind of digital lighthouse for those seeking clarity and authentic Catholic teaching in a modern world that often feels confusing or divided.
I describe myself simply as a humble servant of Christ and His Church, and at times a “parish orphan”—a phrase I use to express the difficulty of finding reverent liturgy within my own diocese. I live in the Philippines with my wife, and together we are raising our three children while continuing in our respective corporate careers. This apostolate is not separate from my life, but something I carry alongside the ordinary responsibilities of family, work, and faith.
Inspired by Saint John Paul II’s Fidei Depositum and the Second Vatican Council’s Apostolicam Actuositatem, I began this work as a way to help Catholics deepen their understanding of the truths entrusted to the Church by Christ. I try to maintain a firm but balanced position within the Church, especially in a time when many discussions tend to move toward opposing extremes. I reject modernist distortions that weaken or reinterpret the faith, while also avoiding the excesses of radical traditionalism that can lead to rigidity or division. My intention is to remain faithful to the Church as she is—without compromise, but also without exaggeration.
At the same time, I am aware of my limits. I am not a theologian or an academic. My role is more modest: to understand what the Church teaches as clearly as I can, and then to explain it in a way that ordinary Catholics can actually follow. Many teachings of the Church are not difficult because they are false, but because they are often presented in ways that are overly technical, scattered, or caught up in unnecessary debates. What I try to do here is make those teachings clearer and more accessible, without losing their depth or their truth.
This also shapes how I approach errors within the Church. I confront issues such as clericalism, liberalism, and other tendencies that obscure the faith, not out of hostility, but out of a desire to remain anchored in truth. At the same time, I strive to stay in theological continuity with respected voices who are fully in communion with the Church, including Cardinal Burke, Cardinal Müller, Cardinal Sarah, and Dr. Scott Hahn.
Through what I call “epistles”—whether articles, reflections, interviews, or letters—I aim to encourage a living and authentic Catholic faith. I place particular emphasis on the importance of reverent liturgy, especially the beauty and value of the Traditional Latin Mass, which I see as a profound expression of the Church’s worship. I also try to promote Catholic literature by helping connect readers with authors and publishers, and by supporting Catholic businesses wherever possible, with the hope of strengthening Catholic culture in a practical way. More broadly, I draw from Sacred Tradition by highlighting the lives of the saints, sound apologetics, and the consistent witness of the Church, especially in areas such as the defense of life.
Running Epistles is, in a real sense, a labor of love. It is sustained not only by the time and effort I give to it, but also by those who support it in different ways—by reading, sharing, and engaging with the work. Above all, I value your prayers, which I believe are essential to sustaining this apostolate spiritually and helping it reach more souls for the good of the Church.
If this work has been helpful to you, I humbly ask for your support in keeping it going. Running Epistles requires time, effort, and real costs to maintain the website, produce content, and continue reaching others. If you are able, you may consider making a small contribution through PayPal to help sustain this apostolate. There is no obligation—I understand that not everyone is in a position to give—but your support truly means a great deal and makes a real difference in continuing this mission.
