April 18, 2021 – Third Sunday of Easter Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041821.cfm) “Have you anything to eat?” Jesus asked his disciples. It was a very ordinary question from Jesus yet, this question brought the disciples into a deeper realization of themselves and a deeper encounter with the Risen Jesus in a meal, inContinue reading Friendship over a Meal
GOING FORWARD AND TAKING RISKS
April 9, 2021 – Friday within the Octave of Easter Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040921.cfm) Jesus who was thought to be the Messiah and Son of God was crucified and died on Friday. He was buried in a tomb but on Sunday morning Jesus resurrected. However, his disciples like Simon Peter, Thomas, Nathanael andContinue reading GOING FORWARD AND TAKING RISKS
SCARS INTO GRACE
April 8, 2021 – Thursday within the Octave of Easter Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040821.cfm) What scars do you have in your body? And what scars do you have in your heart? We both have physical and emotional scars. Every scar would remind us of pain in the past. Some scars may become insignificantContinue reading SCARS INTO GRACE
Towards New Life and New Hope
April 7, 2021 – Wednesday within the Octave of Easter Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040721.cfm) Painful and traumatic experiences in life bring so much confusion to us. The sudden death of a loved one, losing and failure in your job or business, broken relationships, family feud, etc. are some experiences that can be terrifyingContinue reading Towards New Life and New Hope
Filled with the Goodness of the Lord
April 6, 2021 – Tuesday within the Octave of Easter Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040621.cfm) Mary Magdalene went into the tomb and was weeping, our Gospel tells us today. Mary was filled with sadness and pain. The tomb of Jesus certainly reminded her of that painful and scandalous death of Jesus on the cross.Continue reading Filled with the Goodness of the Lord
MERCY, NOT EARNED BUT FREELY GIVEN
March 14, 2021 – Fourth Sunday of Lent Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031421-YearB.cfm) In the Book of Chronicles, a historical event in the life of the Hebrew people tells us how the Lord showed his mercy. The people who invited destruction and death upon themselves because of their sins and unfaithfulness to God’s covenant,Continue reading MERCY, NOT EARNED BUT FREELY GIVEN
TRUE AND AUTHENTIC IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS
March 7, 2021 – Third Sunday of Lent Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030721-YearB.cfm) A friend who lives in the US, fell in love with a fellow Filipino. The reason why she fell in love was because the man was so sweet to her. She felt that he showed care and concern for her. JustContinue reading TRUE AND AUTHENTIC IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS
GOD REMAINS AND ALWAYS merciFUL
March 1, 2021 – Monday in the Second Week of Lent Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030121.cfm) Prophet Daniel as revealed in our first reading today, expressed his intercession on behalf of the people who had been exiled in a foreign land. The destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem also brought people to be dispersedContinue reading GOD REMAINS AND ALWAYS merciFUL
TO JOURNEY WITH GOD IS TO LISTEN TO GOD
February 28, 2021 – Second Sunday of Lent Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022821.cfm) We are so familiar with the story of Abraham. God called him to go to a foreign land he did not know. Despite his insecurities, he took the risk and trusted God because God promised him that he will have children,Continue reading TO JOURNEY WITH GOD IS TO LISTEN TO GOD
ASK AND SEEK
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