August 22, 2021 – 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082221.cfm) When you want buy something, how do you choose that thing (cloths, accessories, or gadgets) that you want to buy? Some wise buyers would go through into a selection process before buying. They would consider the quality, its practicality, theContinue reading CHOOSING JESUS EVERYDAY
August 1, 20210 – 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080121.cfm) To feel hungry is a basic human experience. Thus, I am sure each of us has experienced that feeling of being hungry since we were babies. Babies especially would always cry when they are hungry. A parent’s automatic response toContinue reading OUR DEEPEST HUNGER IN LIFE
July 25, 2021 – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072521.cfm) The total population of the world is now at 7.9 billion and The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World estimated that there are about 811 million people in the world who went hungry in 2020.[1] Out ofContinue reading SMALL ACTS OF KINDNESS MATTER
July 21, 2021 – Wednesday 16th Week in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072121.cfm) How difficult and annoying it will be to listen to a person who grumbles every now and then. It will truly be. It sucks out every positive energy and even inner joy to both, to the one who grumblesContinue reading WHEN GRUMBLING BECOMES A PATTERN
July 18, 2021 – Solemnity of the Most Holy Redeemer Is 55:2b-6; Is 12:2-6; Rm 5:12-21; Jn 3:13-18,21 How was your God-experience when you were a child? Certainly, each of us has our own experiences of God. Our God experiences and even image of God during our childhood would somehow paint the picture of God’sContinue reading A LOVING AND REDEEMING PRESENCE
July 15, 2021 – Thursday 15th Week in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071521.cfm) I AM who am is God’s name given to Moses. This name reveals to us that God remains present, sees and listens to the present situation of the people. Indeed, God’s name and presence expressed God’s concern. Moses wasContinue reading GOD OFFERS US FRIENDSHIP
July 11, 2021 – 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071121.cfm) Being rejected is a terrible experience. When someone you love, a friend or family member rejects you for being who you are and for what you have done, is painful. This experience creates emptiness in us and feelings of notContinue reading PROPHETS IN OUR MIDST
July 8, 2021 – Thursday 14th Week in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070821.cfm) Days before the departure for our Parish Mission in Balabagan, Lanao del Sur, I made sure that all I need were in my ‘bags’. I doubled checked my things to be sure that I have not forgotten anything. MyContinue reading TO BE HELPED AND TO BE OF HELP
July 7, 2021 – Wednesday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070721.cfm) Egypt as a wealthy nation at that time, responded to the needs of the known world. Many nations and peoples came to Egypt for they have prepared themselves to face the great famine in that age. JosephContinue reading LOOK AND FIND
July 6, 2021 – Tuesday 14th Week in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070621.cfm) When we are in the middle of a crisis in our relationships, or in terms of our health, financial and economic etc., this brings us to fall into our knees and call for God’s help and blessing. Such needContinue reading WHEN WE WRESTLE WITH GOD, WE FIND BLESSING
