January 16, 2022 – Feast of the Sto. Niño Once, after Mass, I saw a child sitting alone on the Church floor worried and crying. I approached her and asked: “Oh, what happened? Why are you all alone and crying?” She replied: “Father, I thought it was your hand that I reached to get yourContinue reading Bless Me, Father
Lord’s Baptism
January 9, 2022 – Feast of the Lord’s Baptism Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010922.cfm) I AM As God’s Beloved (not what people say, I do & have) Who are you? How do people describe you? How do YOU define yourself? Henri Nouwen, a known pastoral theologian and spiritual teacher once said: “We are notContinue reading Lord’s Baptism
New Normal
January 2, 2022 – Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Click here for the readings (https://catholicreadings.org/the-epiphany-of-the-lord/) A man once asked a wise priest: “Father, how come unlike before God seems to be not talking or speaking to us anymore?” The priest replied: “It is not that God is not anymore talking or speaking toContinue reading New Normal
Parenting 101
Decemember 26, 2021 – Feast of the Holy Family In our Wednesday novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help, one intention we pray is that we may learn to adapt to our growing children. Parenthood, as we all know, is not only about raising children but also adjusting to our growing children. Thus, to parentContinue reading Parenting 101
Faith-Sharing
December 19, 2021 – Fourth Sunday of Advent Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121921.cfm) Once during our Mission at the outskirts of Dumaguete City, I happened to visit an old lady in her home. She was sick, bedridden, and alone in her payag-payag. When she saw me, she cried out with joy because someone caredContinue reading Faith-Sharing
OF DREAMS & ASPIRATIONS
December 12, 2021 – Third Sunday of Advent, GAUDETE SUNDAY Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121221.cfm) Three parents were asked about their dreams and aspirations for their respective children. The first one said: “I wish that my kids will be successful in life”. The second one said, “I want my kids to be happy inContinue reading OF DREAMS & ASPIRATIONS
General House Cleaning
December 5, 2021 – Second Sunday of Advent Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120521.cfm) To clean the whole house. A family activity and exercise that should be done regularly but rarely done, because it is demanding & requires a lot of work. To do general house cleaning is difficult indeed, but if & when weContinue reading General House Cleaning
Shake Well
November 28, 2021 – First Sunday of Advent Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112821.cfm) A wise man once said: We are like a bottle of medicine. For him not to forget, God puts a label on it, that says: “Shake well, before using.” – Shake Well Before Using. Like a tasty cooked meal or well-brewedContinue reading Shake Well
Again OR Anew
November 21, 2021 – Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112121.cfm) “If & when given another chance, would you do it again or anew? Would you do it as before or better than before?” 2014, before going to Korea to minister our Filipino Migrants & workers,Continue reading Again OR Anew
LIFE-lived In & With CHRIST
November 14, 2021 – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111421.cfm) Corrie Ten Boom, a Nazi concentration camp Christian survivor, now a well-known inspirational writer, once said: “If you look at the world, you will be distressed. If you look within yourself, you will be depressed. If you look at God,Continue reading LIFE-lived In & With CHRIST
A DOSE OF GOD TODAY 