Tag: Mary
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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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We too can bring others closer to Jesus
November 30, 2022 – Wednesday Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/113022.cfm) Who was that significant person who brought you closer to the Church and closer to Jesus? I am sure, each of us here has a particular person or people who became significant in our faith journey. Others could have…
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GROWING NOT IN FEAR BUT IN GRATITUDE LIKE MARY
June 20, 2021 – Feast of Our Mother of Perpetual Help; 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062021.cfm) When I was growing up, I was taught to fear God because He brings punishment to disobedient children. I was taught to be good and to follow my parents and elders so that…
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GOD’S RECONCILING PRESENCE IN THE HEART OF MARY
June 12, 2021 – Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Philippine Independence Day Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061221.cfm) “The love of Christ impels us.” Paul reminds us in his Second Letter to the Corinthians. This means that this love indeed urges and motivates us to go beyond and become the person God wants…
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Gratitude to the Gifts of the Lord
December 22, 2020 – Seventh day of the Misa de Aguinaldo Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122220.cfm) Homily How grateful am I today? Gratitude makes us recognize the many things that surround us in a manner of being appreciative and positive. Gratitude allows us to be embracing and accepting of the things and people around…
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The Gift of Presence
December 21, 2020 – Sixth Day of Misa de Aguinaldo Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122120.cfm) Homily “What an honor this is, that the mother of my Lord shall visit me?” (Lk. 1: 43, LAB) Mary’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth provides a positive energy of affirmation and encouragement for the both of them. Affirmation,…
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Yes, GO na. We are Ready. 가자
December 20, 2020 – Fourth Sunday of Advent Click for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122020.cfm) Homily Whenever we reflect on our childhood memories, our dear mother is always there present. Be she young, or old, dark or fair, how else would we be here now, if our mother did not make our well-being her life and vocation?…
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Pregnant with God’s Presence
September 8, 2020 – Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090820.cfm) Homily Viva Maria! Viva Hesus! Mary, indeed, is a key figure in our salvation history. Yet, not one story in the bible that we could find about her birth. The first time we encounter Mary was…
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Signs and Symptoms not of Covid-19 but of God
June 27, 2020 – Feast of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Readings: Isaiah 7:10-17; Revelation 12:1-6,10; John 19:25-27 Homily As the Corona Virus 2019 stole the spotlight, the medical experts warned us of the signs and symptoms of the virus. Accordingly, the virus can cause a range of symptoms to a person from mild illness…
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Mary, Source of Help to the Young
June 22, 2020 – Monday 12th Week in Ordinary Time 5th day of Novena in preparation for the feast of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Click here for the readings (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/062220.cfm) A week ago I met few members of the Redemptorist Youth Ministry here in our Parish to review our youth programs and align them…
A DOSE OF GOD TODAY 