We have Rev. Eugene Parayaoan’s timely opus “500 Years of Catholic Faith in the Philippines: Today and Onward” where he reflects on the current state of Christianity in the Philippines in light of the ongoing quincentennial celebration. Far from offering a triumphalistic paean, he leads the reader in humble reflection with his insightful and thought-provoking observations that will hopefully help our local Church as we continue to grow from being merely “religious people” to becoming a true “people of faith.” – from the Editor’s Preface