January 24, 2020 – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012421.cfm) Our gospel today reminds us that the first message Jesus ever preached to us is “The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and Believe the Good News.” God’s grace is now upon us & before calling us to “ComeContinue reading VIA Repentance & Faith
January 24, 2021 – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time; National Bible Sunday Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012421.cfm) What if that something which you are so attached to is needed to be let go in order for you to grow? I remember when I was still a young boy, I was so attached with myContinue reading To Repent and To Believe
January 24, 2021 – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time; National Bible Sunday Fr. Manoling Thomas, CSsR Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012421.cfm) A holy rabbi used to live in a small but prosperous town. In one section of that town were the houses of the rich. Practically every house in that section had a securityContinue reading FOR WHOM AND FOR WHAT ARE YOU WORKING?
January 17, 2021 – Sunday, Feast of the Sto. Niño Click here for the readings (https://adoseofgodtoday.com/sunday-liturgy/) Before this pandemic, when parents usually bring their small children in the Church, I have observed how parents or guardians discipline their unruly children. When a child begins to throw tantrum or just become noisy, they would say this,Continue reading LET THE CHILDREN COME TO ME
January 17, 2021 – Sunday, Feast of the Sto. Niño Click here for the readings (https://adoseofgodtoday.com/sunday-liturgy/) Once just right after mass, I saw a child sitting alone on the church floor worried & crying. So, I approached her & asked, “Oh, what happened? Why crying all alone.” Between sobs, she replied: “Father, I thought itContinue reading “Bless me, Father”
January 17, 2021 – Feast of the Sto. Niño de Cebu Fr. Manoling Thomas, CSsR Click here for the readings (https://adoseofgodtoday.com/sunday-liturgy/) In the Philippine Daily Inquirer of January 16, 2009, Mr. Ambeth R. Ocampo in his column “Looking Back”, mentioned about the image of the Sto. Niño of Cebu. He wrote: “This image reminds usContinue reading WOW! ONLY IN THE PHILIPPINES!
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
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
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
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
