Reflections by Fr. Manoling Thomas, CSsR Insights from the “Scripture In Church” periodicals, and Krempa’s Daily Homilies, vol. 3, are combined with the personal reflections of this writer ASH WEDNESDAY 2021 [Joel 2: 12-18 / 2 Cor. 5: 20-6: 2 / Mt. 6: 1-6, 16-18] This day ushers in, the beginning of the Season ofContinue reading 40 DAYS JOURNEY WITH JESUS
February 23, 2021 – Tuesday of the First Week of Lent Fr. Gibo Dandoy, CSsR Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022321.cfm) I often wonder why many Catholics, when asked to lead in prayer, during some social gatherings and family events, would often decline. Even those who are regular mass-goers would do the same. They reasonContinue reading Prayer: A Relationship
February 19, 2021 – Friday after Ash Wednesday Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021921.cfm) We always understand the religious practice of “fasting” in reducing our food intake. This religious practice which already begun even in the ancient times still takes a central place in today’s Season of Lent. The Church, in fact, asks us toContinue reading FASTING TO BE LIFE-GIVING
February 19, 2021 – Friday after Ash Wednesday Fr. Gibo Dandoy, CSsR Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021921.cfm) Today’s readings highlight one of the main components of the season, which is Fasting. In our Catholic Tradition, we are taught that fasting is a spiritual exercise cum discipline as our way of repentance and penance forContinue reading A Genuine Fasting in this Season of Lent
February 17, 2021 – Ash Wednesday Fr. Manoling Thomas, CSsR Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021721.cfm) This day ushers in, the beginning of the Season of Lent in our Catholic Liturgical Calendar. “Lent” comes from an old English word for “spring” one of the four seasons in colder countries. For those of us living inContinue reading THE 40-DAY JOURNEY
February 16, 2020 – Tuesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021621.cfm) Each of us is being influenced by many things and people around us. Sometimes, we may not be aware what really influences our thoughts and hearts because we are not aware of our environment. The popularity ofContinue reading WHAT INFLUENCES YOU?
February 15, 2021 – Monday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021521.cfm) Once we happened to be night driving from Sagada to Baguio City. As we were fast approaching the city at around three o’ clock in the morning, we got lost looking for traffic signs. We happened toContinue reading Beyond Signs
February 15, 2021 – Monday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time Fr. Gibo Dandoy, CSsR Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021521.cfm) When it comes to giving and offering to God, do you take a clenched hand or an open hand? We all have different attitude or take on the call of generosity. Some areContinue reading A CLENCHED HAND OR AN OPEN HAND
February 13, 2020 – Saturday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021321.cfm) “No, not me! It was her!” The Man must have pointed his judging finger to the woman who gave him the fruit. Yet, the woman too responded, “Not me either. It was the serpent!” Both of themContinue reading The Cycle of Blaming
February 12, 2021 – Friday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021221.cfm) Jesus went to a gentile district, a place of disgust for the Jews because they were considered unclean and undesirable people. Yet, the presence of Jesus in that undesirable place tells us now how God will workContinue reading WHEN GOD OPENS US UP
