March 5, 2021 – Friday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time Fr. Gibo Dandoy, CSsR Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030521.cfm) Today’s first reading is a classic example of what we call “blessing in disguise.” It is the story of Joseph. He was his father’s favorite. Because of this he became the object ofContinue reading BLESSING IN DISGUISE
CONVERSION IN THE SILENCE OF OUR ACTION
March 2, 2021 – Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent Fr. Gibo Dandoy, CSsR Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030221.cfm) There is always hope for sinners. The holy bible testifies as to how God, in the course of time, has been calling and inviting us, his people, to return to him, turn from ourContinue reading CONVERSION IN THE SILENCE OF OUR ACTION
MARKING INIQUITIES
February 26, 2021 – Friday of the First Week of Lent Fr. Gibo Dandoy, CSsR Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022621.cfm) Have you experienced being embarrassed in front of other people? Has someone insulted you, maligned you, and underestimated your person and your gifts? I remember long time ago, someone has insulted me. I wasContinue reading MARKING INIQUITIES
Prayer: A Relationship
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
A Genuine Fasting in this Season of Lent
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
Paradox of Discipleship
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
A CLENCHED HAND OR AN OPEN HAND
February 15, 2021 – Monday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time Fr. Gibo Dandoy, CSsR Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021521.cfm) When it comes to giving and offering to God, do you take a clenched hand or an open hand? We all have different attitude or take on the call of generosity. Some areContinue reading A CLENCHED HAND OR AN OPEN HAND
