Tag: Peace
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SEEK LOVE, SEEK PEACE
February 19, 2023 – Seventh Sunday Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021923.cfm) As my niece was growing up, it was also the time that we directly and indirectly taught her ways of behaving and of different attitudes, which may be good or bad. Unconsciously, there were many things and ways that we taught…
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IN SEARCH OF THE TRUE MEANING OF THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY
In this day and age, when there are still countries where different groups of believers – Christians, Jews, Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists and others – are engaged in conflicts leading to the eruption of violence, the encounter of Jesus and the Magi provide the hope that a day will come when all faith traditions would learn…
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They are in peace
November 2, 2022 – Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110222.cfm) In a public cemetery in my hometown, where my grandparents and relatives were buried, I remember when I was a boy, there was this woman, who would also visit a small grave. It was so small and definitely, a…
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Travel with Him
June 20, 2021 – 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062021.cfm) As a Redemptorist missionary, traveling is a big part and parcel of my life and work. As we all know, to journey around the Philippine islands would entail a lot of travel by land, sea or air. This would mean…
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TREATING EVIL WITH GOODNESS
June 14, 2021 – Monday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061421.cfm) Our common response when we are hurt is to react in retaliation. Among animals or even insects, when they are hurt suddenly they bite or attack us. Even when their territories are invaded, animals or insects react…
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FAITH SHARING
April 18, 2021 – Third Sunday of Easter Bishop Manny Cabajar, C.Ss.R., D.D. (Bishop-Emeritus of Pagadian) Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041821.cfm) If last Sunday’s gospel was on experiencing the risen Lord, today’s gospel is on sharing our faith with others. Christ wants us to be his witnesses which means that we are called first…
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Friendship over a Meal
April 18, 2021 – Third Sunday of Easter Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041821.cfm) “Have you anything to eat?” Jesus asked his disciples. It was a very ordinary question from Jesus yet, this question brought the disciples into a deeper realization of themselves and a deeper encounter with the Risen Jesus in a meal, in…
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There is more in our Faith
January 10, 2021 – Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011021.cfm) Are Filipinos more religious because of Covid-19? This is the title of the analysis of Jayeel Cornelio, PhD, a sociologist of religion.[1] This article was published in October 25 at rappler.com. The article discussed significant subjects particularly on…
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Comfort in the midst of darkness and sin
December 6, 2020 – Second Sunday of Advent Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120620.cfm) Homily To look for comfort once in a while is a human necessity. To take comfort when we are experiencing stress from work allows us to relax. To take comfort when our relationship becomes suffocating allows us to gather our mind.…
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Disturb our complacency, O Lord
October 22, 2020 – Thursday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time Click here for the readings (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102220.cfm) Homily We desire for peace. We long for harmony. We want a life without disturbances and troubles. This is the reason why we also ask God for peace of mind and peace in our homes because in…
A DOSE OF GOD TODAY 