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
God’s Beloved: I am & we are
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