Category: Season of Lent
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Lesson from Langka
March 21, 2021 – Fifth Sunday of Lent Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032121-YearB.cfm) Fruit-bearing process of Jackfruit tree is indeed amazing. Summertime during my childhood days, my parents used to ask me to strike with a bolo the trunk of the jackfruit tree, (we call langka), so that its tree would bear much fruits. […]
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Work for God OR Do God’s work?
March 17, 2021 – Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031721.cfm) Thomas Green, a well-known Jesuit spiritual director once pointed out that for those who are in one way or another involved with apostolic work and ministry, there is a big difference between working for God and doing God’s […]
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TO HAVE LIFE WITH HIM
March 14, 2021 – Fourth Sunday of Lent Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031421-YearB.cfm) We are now on the 4th Sunday of Lent. Meaning, we are already half way through the Season of Lent, the preparation time for us to celebrate the Paschal Mystery of Christ once again. Today, we are invited to review – […]
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OUR ONLY HOPE IS JESUS
March 14, 2021 – Fourth Sunday of Lent Fr. Manoling Thomas, CSsR Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031421-YearB.cfm) Today’s Gospel begins with Jesus telling Nicodemus: “Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.” [Jn. 13:14]. […]
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MERCY, NOT EARNED BUT FREELY GIVEN
March 14, 2021 – Fourth Sunday of Lent Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031421-YearB.cfm) In the Book of Chronicles, a historical event in the life of the Hebrew people tells us how the Lord showed his mercy. The people who invited destruction and death upon themselves because of their sins and unfaithfulness to God’s covenant, […]
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PRIDE & HUMILITY
March 13, 2021 – Saturday of the Third Week of Lent Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031321.cfm) WHAT (than Who) is Right, Matters most. Certainly pride & humility does not come together. It is said that pride & humility are opposite to one another. But what is the difference between Pride & Humility? A wise […]
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Fulfilling God’s commandments?
March 10, 2021 – Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031021.cfm) There was once a man who went to the priest to seek advice. He asked the priest, “Father, what else must I do to lead a holy life? Well, so far, I have not taken the Lord’s name […]
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TRUE AND AUTHENTIC IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS
March 7, 2021 – Third Sunday of Lent Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030721-YearB.cfm) A friend who lives in the US, fell in love with a fellow Filipino. The reason why she fell in love was because the man was so sweet to her. She felt that he showed care and concern for her. Just […]
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General House Cleaning
March 7, 2021 – Third Sunday of Lent Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030721-YearB.cfm) When was the last time you have a general house or room cleaning? When was the last time you yourself have cleaned your own house? Or how many times have you yourself have cleaned your own room? Do you believe that […]
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GOD’S SACRED PLACE
March 7, 2021 – Third Sunday of Lent Fr. Manoling Thomas, CSsR Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030721-YearB.cfm) Commenting on today’s Gospel, Gerard Deighan writes: “The Lord needs a place, and the Lord needs a day; or rather we do, because we need the Lord.” SCRIPTURE IN CHURCH (Jan-Mar 2009 p.65) Today’s Gospel is about […]
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