Tag: Faith
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO LOVE AND BEING LOVED?
December 21, 2022 – Sixth Day of the Misa de Aguinaldo Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122122.cfm) Before I begin my homily for this morning. I have a short exercise that I would like you to do first. This will hopefully keep you awake and make you more inspired as you start your day today.…
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GOSPEL INFLUENCERS
December 16, 2022 – Misa de Aguinaldo, National Youth Day 2022 Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121622.cfm) Today, on this first day of Misa de Aguinaldo, the Philippine Church also dedicates this day as the National Youth Day with its theme: “Mary Arose and Went with Haste.” With this emphasis of the gift of the…
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How do I respond to God?
November 16, 2022 – Wednesday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111622.cfm) There are three kinds of people in today’s parable of Jesus. In each, the Lord calls us to identify ourselves and draws us to be converted to him if we would find ourselves with those who were…
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The Call of Duty
November 7, 2022 – 32nd Week in ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110722.cfm) It must have been difficulty and almost an impossible task to do what Jesus said to his disciples. Not to cause another to sin and to forgive one’s brother or sister many times are reasons why the Apostles of Jesus…
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Pray at every opportunity
October 27, 2022 – Thursday 30th Week in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102722.cfm) Are you carrying some burdens now which affect your family life? Struggling on how to move forward after an emotional breakdown? Overwhelmed by stress and your negative emotions because of the demands and pressures on you? Confused and troubled…
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Mercy transforms us
To see the goodness in us as God sees it, can be a struggle. It can be really difficult and might even next to impossible for others. We might recognize the innate goodness in us but we might also forget about it and so fall again into self-pity, guilt and shame. Time and again, these…
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God’s Surprise Visits
October 19, 2022 – Wednesday, 29th Week in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101922.cfm) God loves surprises and loves to surprise us in a very special way. The Gospel proclaimed to us today is certainly not just limited in God’s final judgment and delivering punishment for those who are wicked and rewarding the…
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PRAY WITH OUR FRIENDS
October 16, 2022 – 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings(https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101622.cfm) A friend shared to me how she has lost her faith. She had been in a depressing situation in life. She did not know what direction she will take. She was totally lost and confused. She was emotionally abused at home…
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Lambing
October 16, 2022 – 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101622.cfm) Resentful of his neighbor’s humble faith, a local bully would usually make fun of the old lady’s religiosity. At times he would mockingly insult her, saying: “Waay ka gid makuha sa imo pag-ampo” – You gain nothing from praying. The…
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Allow the Lord to Confront our Guilt
October 13, 2022 – Thursday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101322.cfm) When people begin to honestly confront our failures, mistakes and sins, it won’t be easy to stay calm and welcoming. We would surely feel bad or even feel insulted and humiliated especially when we are not used…
A DOSE OF GOD TODAY 