February 25, 2021 – Thursday of the First Week of Lent Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022521.cfm) What are we supposed to ask actually? What is it that we should really seek? The invitation of Jesus is grounded on a deep faith and trust in the goodness of the Lord. The Lord does not sayContinue reading ASK AND SEEK
Reflections by Fr. Manoling Thomas, CSsR The sources are from Scripture In Church and Krempa’s Daily Homilies, vol. 3, edited by this writer. ASH WEDNESDAY 2021 [Joel 2: 12-18 / 2 Cor. 5: 20-6: 2 / Mt. 6: 1-6, 16-18] This day ushers in, the beginning of the Season of Lent in our Catholic LiturgicalContinue reading 40 DAYS JOURNEY WITH JESUS
February 23, 2021 – Tuesday of the First Week of Lent Fr. Gibo Dandoy, CSsR Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022321.cfm) I often wonder why many Catholics, when asked to lead in prayer, during some social gatherings and family events, would often decline. Even those who are regular mass-goers would do the same. They reasonContinue reading Prayer: A Relationship
February 22, 2021 – Monday, Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, Apostle Fr. Manoling Thomas, CSsR Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022221.cfm) Last February 13th, Saturday, part of the celebration of the Lunar New Year, by the Chinese, was the practice of paying respects to their ancestors. This used to be called the “ancestorContinue reading VENERATION OF THE CHAIR OF PETER
February 21, 2021 – First Sunday of Lent Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022121.cfm) What’s the difference between Judas & Peter? We know both are trusted disciples of Jesus (Peter as the coordinator, Judas as the treasurer). Both also have failed the Lord through Peter’s denial & Judas’ betrayal. But what’s the difference between them?Continue reading Of Peter & Judas
February 21, 2021 – First Sunday of Lent Fr. Manoling Thomas, CSsR Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022121.cfm) The Gospel evangelists: Matthew, Mark, and Luke mentioned Jesus’ experience of temptation when he spent 40 days in the dessert. Mark has the shortest account, just in two sentences [Mk. 1: 12-13]! Today’s Gospel [Mk. 1: 12-15]Continue reading THE DESERT. WILD BEASTS. ANGELS.
February 19, 2021 – Friday after Ash Wednesday Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021921.cfm) We always understand the religious practice of “fasting” in reducing our food intake. This religious practice which already begun even in the ancient times still takes a central place in today’s Season of Lent. The Church, in fact, asks us toContinue reading FASTING TO BE LIFE-GIVING
February 19, 2021 – Friday after Ash Wednesday Fr. Gibo Dandoy, CSsR Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021921.cfm) Today’s readings highlight one of the main components of the season, which is Fasting. In our Catholic Tradition, we are taught that fasting is a spiritual exercise cum discipline as our way of repentance and penance forContinue reading A Genuine Fasting in this Season of Lent
February 18, 2020 – Thursday after Ash Wednesday Fr. Gibo Dandoy, CSsR Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021821.cfm) There are many misconceptions about following the Lord Jesus. Some believers think that it offers a problem-free, challenge-free and stress-free life. But to contrary to this myopic view, following the Lord has a lot of demands toContinue reading Paradox of Discipleship
February 17, 2021 – Ash Wednesday Fr. Manoling Thomas, CSsR Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021721.cfm) This day ushers in, the beginning of the Season of Lent in our Catholic Liturgical Calendar. “Lent” comes from an old English word for “spring” one of the four seasons in colder countries. For those of us living inContinue reading THE 40-DAY JOURNEY
