September 22, 2022 – Friday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092322.cfm) We could easily lose track of time when we are overwhelmed by our workloads, business engagements, study loads and many other responsibilities in life. This makes our day tiring, stressful and hectic to the point that timeContinue reading An Appointed Time for Everything
September 22, 2022 – Thursday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092222.cfm) Life? What is it? What do we have in life? Life can pretty be difficulty and overwhelming when one races to what only gives him or her pleasure and satisfaction. We may search for the meaning ofContinue reading LIFE? WHAT IS IT?
A REVIEW: A VISION OF A CHURCH RENEWED, Living The Ecclesiology of Vatican II and PCP II Fr. Amado L. Picardal CSsR, Claretian Publications, Foundation Inc., 2022 Amidst the disturbing news that the highly esteemed Holy Father, Pope Francis’s health is deteriorating (most of his photos these days show him seated in a wheelchair andContinue reading CONTINUING CHALLENGE TO RENEW THE CHURCH
September 21, 2022 – Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092122.cfm) Consoling it is, for us to hear Jesus saying to us today in our gospel; “I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.” This is because admittedly deep inside we feel that we are not righteousContinue reading Martial Law Survivors than Victims
September 18, 2022 – 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Click here for the readings https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091822.cfm) Once a promising young entrepreneur was asked about his secret of success in his business. His reply was like this: “I could have profit up to 30 percent from every transaction I make. But usually, I offer my costumers upContinue reading SMART for the Lord
September 11, 2022 – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091122.cfm) Where do we go in times of despair and hopelessness? Where do we find ourselves when we are confused, broken-hearted and afraid? The Hebrew people were looking for a “god” to worship, to lean on from their desperation. They wereContinue reading Our True Hope and Freedom
September 11, 2022 – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091122.cfm) We surely have heard and familiar with our gospel today. And hearing and reflecting again & anew today’s parable would still always be fascinating, for it offers us ever fresh insights into our Christian faith & life. Now, if weContinue reading WELCOME BACK HOME
September 7, 2022 – Wednesday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090722.cfm) How do we understand being blessed? Our usual understanding of a life being blessed has something to do with material wealth and prosperity – like having a good family, a prosperous business, a successful career, a goodContinue reading Blessing in God’s Perspective
September 4, 2022 – 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090422.cfm) Recently a Facebook post catches my attention. It is about a young man named Seth Adam Smith who realized, after being married for a year and a half, and said that: “Marriage is not for me”. Why? After all theseContinue reading Not for ME…
August 28, 2022 – 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082822.cfm) In the first reading from the Book of Sirach, the author advices us to be humble because humility pleases God and because humility is God’s attitude. It says, “My child, conduct yourselves with humility… humble yourselves the more, the greaterContinue reading The Humble and the Arrogant
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