At least Filipinos still understand when a bishop laments the “moral and spiritual crisis” that has descended on our land. Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David, the bishop of Kalookan, admits that shortcomings of the Catholic Church itself contributed to that moral and spiritual crisis. People talk about IQ and emotional intelligence, but we should also be developing “spiritual intelligence,” David told us. What about the adults, who could flunk assessment exams on spiritual intelligence? A joyful message is a good foundation for developing spiritual intelligence.

Source: Philippine Star April 05, 2026 16:09 UTC