August 1, 2021 – Feast of St. Alphonsus Ma. de Liguori + Manny Cabajar, C.Ss.R. D.D. – Bishop Emeritus of Pagadian Can you recall occasions in your life, which you can call moments of discernment or conviction or moments of decision? Alphonsus had that experience. With clarity and finality, he decided to respond toContinue reading THE CALL TO MISSION
Enough
August 1, 2021 – 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080121.cfm) It could happen that once in a while some wayward beggars would come to us & ask for some “bahaw” or left-over food to eat. Once I gave some enough food for a day to a beggar. As he receivedContinue reading Enough
A LOVING AND REDEEMING PRESENCE
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
I AM FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE
June 24, 2021 – Solemnity of the Nativity of John the Baptist Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062421-Day.cfm) I am fearfully and wonderfully made!” How many of us will be able to own this and confidently say this? The Responsorial Psalm on this Solemnity of the Nativity of John the Baptist proclaimed to us suchContinue reading I AM FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE
GROWING NOT IN FEAR BUT IN GRATITUDE LIKE MARY
June 20, 2021 – Feast of Our Mother of Perpetual Help; 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062021.cfm) When I was growing up, I was taught to fear God because He brings punishment to disobedient children. I was taught to be good and to follow my parents and elders so thatContinue reading GROWING NOT IN FEAR BUT IN GRATITUDE LIKE MARY
GOD’S RECONCILING PRESENCE IN THE HEART OF MARY
June 12, 2021 – Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Philippine Independence Day Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061221.cfm) “The love of Christ impels us.” Paul reminds us in his Second Letter to the Corinthians. This means that this love indeed urges and motivates us to go beyond and become the person God wantsContinue reading GOD’S RECONCILING PRESENCE IN THE HEART OF MARY
LOVE IS THE FULLNESS OF GOD
June 11, 2021 – Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061121.cfm) In the Book of Prophet Hosea, we have been presented with an image of God as a parent and as a healer. Hosea beautifully captures these images of God who only fills with love His child, Israel.Continue reading LOVE IS THE FULLNESS OF GOD
VENERATION OF THE CHAIR OF PETER
February 22, 2021 – Monday, Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, Apostle Fr. Manoling Thomas, CSsR Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022221.cfm) Last February 13th, Saturday, part of the celebration of the Lunar New Year, by the Chinese, was the practice of paying respects to their ancestors. This used to be called the “ancestorContinue reading VENERATION OF THE CHAIR OF PETER
Faith Status
February 11, 2021 – Thursday of the 5th Week in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021121.cfm) In social media, one may publicly publish one’s relationship status. This is more than just about our civil status or legal relationship status as single, married, engaged, widow or separated person, but more so about a shortContinue reading Faith Status
To Hold and To Encounter the Lord
February 2, 2021 – Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020221.cfm) The Holy Mass today on this Feast of the Presentation of Lord is popularly known as “Candlemas.” We have the blessing and procession of candles. The candle today is so significant in today’s celebration because of what itContinue reading To Hold and To Encounter the Lord
