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
July 11, 2021 – 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071121.cfm) Let me tell you first about “Fr. Jo”. Fr. Jo is a Redemptorist Missionary from Germany who is now stationed and working in a Spanish-speaking Mexican community in United States. For years, he has lived with the Mexicans in theContinue reading Other Christs
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
July 8, 2021 – Thursday 14th Week in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070821.cfm) Days before the departure for our Parish Mission in Balabagan, Lanao del Sur, I made sure that all I need were in my ‘bags’. I doubled checked my things to be sure that I have not forgotten anything. MyContinue reading TO BE HELPED AND TO BE OF HELP
July 7, 2021 – Wednesday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070721.cfm) Egypt as a wealthy nation at that time, responded to the needs of the known world. Many nations and peoples came to Egypt for they have prepared themselves to face the great famine in that age. JosephContinue reading LOOK AND FIND
July 6, 2021 – Tuesday 14th Week in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070621.cfm) When we are in the middle of a crisis in our relationships, or in terms of our health, financial and economic etc., this brings us to fall into our knees and call for God’s help and blessing. Such needContinue reading WHEN WE WRESTLE WITH GOD, WE FIND BLESSING
July 1, 2021 – Thursday 13th Week in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070121.cfm) Jesus said in our gospel today: “Take heart, son. Your sins are forgiven.” The paralytic & his friends came for healing, but they rather received more than what they bargain for. Instead, they got encouragement & forgiveness from Jesus.Continue reading Hearts Known
June 25, 2020 – Friday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062521.cfm) How many of us who found it hard to observe the “no touching” protocol from our medical experts? It must have been very difficult at the beginning. But some might have been used by now. And becauseContinue reading OUR TOUCH IN THIS PANDEMIC
June 23, 2021 – Wednesday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062321.cfm) A stern warning from Jesus was received by the disciples. He warned them of the presence of false prophets who shall bring empty promises, easy-way-out in solving problems and towards despair. False prophets are pretentious and filledContinue reading THE EMPTY-PROMISES OF FALSE PROPHETS
June 22, 2021 – Tuesday 12th Week in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062221.cfm) Do you want others to be kind to you? Then, be kind to others. Do you want others to be generous to you? Then, be generous to others. Do you want others to love you? Then, be loving toContinue reading THE GOLDEN RULE
