Caceres prelate reminds faithful of what to ‘search and post’ as the new year begins

By Natalie Hazel Quimlat

“What are you searching for this 2026?”, asked Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon of Caceres in his homily last January 4 at the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral.

“Social media users search for people, topics or songs,” he said. “Alternatively, they post photos, achievements or comments to express themselves.”

In his homily on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of our Lord, however, the Caceres prelate reminded everyone of what to truly search for and share with others.

According to Alarcon, the Epiphany of our Lord is Christ making Himself known to the 3 Magi. Guided by a star, the Magi searched for Jesus and encountered Him in a manger. 

Like the 3 Magi, he said, may a star also guide us as we seek the Lord in our pilgrimage.

The Caceres prelate also called on the faithful to pray for "eyes that see clearly". 

"May we recognize the Lord in our day-to-day lives," he said, "even in our weaknesses, and even through our difficulties."

"For it is in humility, not power; silence, not noise, that the Lord assures us: He is here with us."

In closing, Alarcon urged everyone to seek the Lord. "And when we find Him," he said, "may we post and share what we have seen and whom we have encountered."