November 22, 2020 – Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus, King of the Universe Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112220.cfm) Homily If you google the word: “Cristo Roto or Broken Christ” in the net, you will be led into a place in Aguascalientes, Mexico where there stood a massive 25 meters bronze statue of Christ aboveContinue reading King for us & with us.
November 22, 2020 – Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus, King of the Universe Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112220.cfm) Homily How would you imagine a king? Being influenced by fairy tales, anime and movies, I would imagine a king who wears a golden crown, covered in a golden robe, sitting on a golden throne andContinue reading A King Among Us, Broken and Wounded
November 15, 2020 – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111520.cfm) Homily As we are about to end the year and prepare for another year ahead, during these coming weeks, it is opportune time for us to review the year has been & about to end – especially as we areContinue reading Where your heart is and should be.
November 15, 2020 – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111520.cfm) Homily I had a conversation among students and we were talking about self-confidence and talents. There was a good number among them who expressed that they were struggling because of low self-esteem. Most of them too tended to compare themselvesContinue reading A Paralyzing Fear
November 8, 2020 – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110820.cfm) Homily “Last two minutes”. Usually in a basketball game, the last two minutes is scheduled as “Time-out” for both teams. At that moment, the game is paused for a minute break to allow both teams to assess their situation inContinue reading Ready? Handa ka naba?
November 8, 2020 – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110820.cfm) Homily The first reading was very interesting. We have heard that Wisdom was personified by a “she,” by a woman who hastens to make herself known to us in anticipation of our desire to have her. Wisdom even makes herContinue reading Desiring God Always
November 1, 2020 – Solemnity of All Saints Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110120.cfm) Homily There is something I want to ask you now. I want you to close your eyes for few moments and in silence, remember the face of your best-friend, that great friend or friends of yours whom you are most comfortableContinue reading Growing in Friendship with God everyday
November 1, 2020 – Solemnity of All Saints Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110120.cfm) Homily What makes angels & saints blessed? What makes devils & sinners cursed? St. Augustine once said: “It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.” It is a matter of pride & humilityContinue reading Of Pride and Humility
October 25, 2020 – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102520.cfm) Homily Early 1991, a popular song by Extreme, an American rock band entitled: “More than Words” was released. Surely we all have heard and familiar of this song. Many of us could relate with the song, as we listen toContinue reading How’s your love-life?
October 25, 2020 – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102520.cfm) Homily Have you been terrified of God? My childhood memories of God was a terrifying God. I was introduced to a God who will easily get angry over a naughty boy and will deliver a punishment. I grew up inContinue reading In Love not in Fear
