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
OUR DEEPEST HUNGER IN LIFE
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
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
SMALL ACTS OF KINDNESS MATTER
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
WHEN GRUMBLING BECOMES A PATTERN
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
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
UPGRADING INTERRUPTIONS
July 18, 2021 – 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071821.cfm) A lady once went to visit a friend who is a public high school teacher. As they chatted at the school canteen, however, they were continually interrupted by students who came for his friend’s advice or opinion on something. EventuallyContinue reading UPGRADING INTERRUPTIONS
GOD OFFERS US FRIENDSHIP
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
Hapag
July 14, 2021 – Wednesday 15h Week in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071421.cfm) Surely we are all now familiar of the painting called “Hapag ng Pag-asa” painted by Joey Velasco. Surely you have seen it. How could you have missed it? Like the Last Supper painting, Hapag is a painting of JesusContinue reading Hapag
PROPHETS IN OUR MIDST
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
