January 10, 2021 – Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011021.cfm) Who are you? How do people define yourself? How do you define yourself? Henri Nouwen, a known pastoral theologian and spiritual teacher once said: “We are not what we do. We are not what we have. We areContinue reading God’s Beloved: I am & we are
There is more in our Faith
January 10, 2021 – Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011021.cfm) Are Filipinos more religious because of Covid-19? This is the title of the analysis of Jayeel Cornelio, PhD, a sociologist of religion.[1] This article was published in October 25 at rappler.com. The article discussed significant subjects particularly onContinue reading There is more in our Faith
Life is in Jesus
January 8, 2021 – Friday after Epiphany Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010821.cfm) When many of us are confined at home because of the pandemic and restrictions in going outside our residence, the rise of the Plantitos and Plantitas (the popular name of those who develop the love of planting) also emerged. Our boredom atContinue reading Life is in Jesus
God first loved us
January 7, 2021 – Thursday after Epiphany Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010721.cfm) The very first time we realize that we are attracted to a person whether physically or emotionally, this gives us a chilling effect (kilig moments). When we are young, meeting and seeing that person gives us the excitement. Moreover, when we haveContinue reading God first loved us
Remain in Love because there is No Fear in Love
January 6, 2021 – Wednesday after Epiphany Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010621.cfm) Christmas is not yet over. The excitement of the celebration may have subsided by now because the joyful spirit of the Misa de Aguinaldo, the Christmas Day and Christmas celebrations are over, but then, the spirit of Christmas is still very alive.Continue reading Remain in Love because there is No Fear in Love
Because Love is of God
January 5, 2021 – Tuesday after Epiphany, Memorial of St. John Neumann, CSsR Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010521.cfm) John who is believed to be the author of the 2 Letters of John and the Gospel of John is known to be Jesus’ beloved disciple. Among all the disciples of Jesus, it was only JohnContinue reading Because Love is of God
Know the Spirit of God
January 4, 2021 – Monday, Weekday of Christmas Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010421.cfm) How do we know the Spirit of God and the spirit of the evil one? How do we identify them? How do we discern them? The First Letter of John tells us the way to test the spirit working inContinue reading Know the Spirit of God
The Four Movements of the Magi
January 3, 2020 – Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010321.cfm) What is it that you are hoping for this year? Or what is it that drives you most for this year 2021? Are you looking for somebody who will give meaning to your life? Are you searching forContinue reading The Four Movements of the Magi
Christ: a Life-changing Child
January 3, 2020 – Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010321.cfm) The birth of a child within a family is life-changing. Upon child’s birth, life is transformed and became anew not only for the couple as parents but also includes the life of whole family, neighborhood & community. NotContinue reading Christ: a Life-changing Child
To Remain in God
January 2, 2020 – Memorial of St. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010221.cfm) What is easier? To pretend who we are not or to be who we truly are? With the culture that has develop in the recent years through the use socialContinue reading To Remain in God