Photo by Bok Pioquid Christian Service Involvement Program Ateneo de Manila High School 9 June 2013. 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kings 17:17-24; Psalm 30; Galatians 1: 11-19; Luke 7:11-17 The story of the widow of Nain is found only in the Gospel of Luke. And just like the stories of Jesus who raisedContinue reading “Developing a Sense for the Other”
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Prayer of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
The statue of Mary at the St. Scholastica’s Center of Spirituality, Tagaytay City, Philippines Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, and tender Mother of all people, I consecrate myself to your Immaculate Heart, and recommend to you my family, my country, and the whole human race. Please accept my consecration, dearest Mother, and use meContinue reading “Prayer of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary”
Breaking Fences
This is me praying in Spanish. 19 May 2013. Solemnity of Pentecost Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 104; 1 Cor 12:3-13; John 20:19-23 When I was missioned to the Kino Border Initiative at the US-Mexican border in 2011, I didn’t know how to speak Spanish. I could glean a few words here and there, owing to theContinue reading “Breaking Fences”
The Time Has Come
12 May 2013 The Solemnity of the Ascension of Jesus Christ.Acts 1: 1-11; Psalm 47; Heb 9:24-28; Luke 24:46-53 The Solemnity of Ascension of Jesus Christ is a celebration of the end of His earthly ministry. It is when Jesus know that the time has come for him to let go. It is the perfectContinue reading “The Time Has Come”
How Can We Grow in Faith and Friendship
Fr. Jboy Gonzales SJ, Sinulog 2013, Cebu, City 3rdSunday in Ordinary Time Nehemiah 8:2-6,8-10; Psalm 18:8-10, 15; 1 Cor 12:12-14,27; Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21 Filipinos seem to be fixated with the Christmas Season. The Sinulog, Dinagyang, and the Ati-Atihan Festivals are celebrations of the Child Jesus. These festivals do not just commemorate the beginnings of ChristianityContinue reading “How Can We Grow in Faith and Friendship”
A Season of Dreams, Surprise and Change
Video: This is the rehearsals of the Hark! Ateneo High School Christmas concert. Paskong Pinoy Medley was the finale of the concert held at the Church of the Gesu, 14 December 2012. 19 December 2012 Christmas Mass Homily Ateneo de Manila High School Note: This has been in given to the Ateneo High School community,Continue reading “A Season of Dreams, Surprise and Change”
Pahalagahan ang Maliliit na Hakbang
Makakatakbo ka ba ng higit sa isang daang metro? Isang kilometro? E, kung limang-libong kilometro? Palagay ko marami tayong magsasabing, “Hindi ko kaya. Mahirap yan.” At itatanong natin sa ating sarili kung may kakayahan ba tayong gawin ito. Dahil kakatapos pa lang ng Olympics 2012 sa London, pupulot tayo ng aral sa mga manlalaro tuladContinue reading “Pahalagahan ang Maliliit na Hakbang”
God Says 2U, "Thank You"
12 August 2012 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 19:4-8; Psalm 34; Eph 4:30-5:2; John 6:41-51 We have said what the prophet Elijah uttered in the first reading, “Lord, this is enough.” On his journey to Mount Horeb, he was broken, tired, weary and dispirited. At the lowest point in his life, the Lord’s angelContinue reading “God Says 2U, "Thank You"”
Ang Sukatan ng Tagumpay Ay Nasa Lalim ng Naratnan
Ika-18 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon (St. John Baptist Marie Vianney Sunday) John 16, 24-35 Ano nga ba ang tagumpay? Nasusukat ba ito sa taas ng iyong pinag-aralan, o sa posisyon na iyong hinahawakan? Sino ba ang matagumpay: ang isang mayor na nangungurakot o ang isang janitor na may malasakit? Sino ang tunay na magaling: angContinue reading “Ang Sukatan ng Tagumpay Ay Nasa Lalim ng Naratnan”
Good Leadership According to Jesus, Jeremiah and Paul
22 July 2012 The 16th Sunday in Ordinary TimeJer 23:1-6; Psalm 23; Eph 2:13-18 Jeremiah, who lived from 627-586 BC, was called at the early age of 23 to the prophetic office. He prophesied at the most critical period in the history of Judah. The ‘shepherds’ such as the kings, priests and people were moreContinue reading “Good Leadership According to Jesus, Jeremiah and Paul”
Kailangang Lawakan ang Ating Pananaw sa Buhay
Malayo at malawak ba ang iyong pananaw sa buhay? Nakikita mo ba, hindi lamang ang gagawin mo bukas, kundi ang direksyon na iyong pupuntahan, o ang mga bagay na kailangan bago pa man makita ng iba? Sa pelikulang, Titanic ni James Cameron, malinaw ang sanhi ng pagkamatay ng higit na isang libong tao. Hindi nilaContinue reading “Kailangang Lawakan ang Ating Pananaw sa Buhay”
Walang Maibibigay, Kung Walang Natanggap Mula sa Dios
Merong isang panalangin si San Ignacio de Loyola. Ito ang “Panalangin sa Pagiging BukasPalad.” Marahil alam ninyo ang kantang nagsisimula sa ganito: Panginoon, turuan mo akong maging bukas-palad, turuan mo akong maglingkod sa iyo…” Ano nga ba ang pagiging generous o bukas-palad? Marahil nauunawaan natin ang generosity bilang isang pagbibigay. Ang taong may donasyon saContinue reading “Walang Maibibigay, Kung Walang Natanggap Mula sa Dios”
Bangkang Kahoy
Meron akong kuwentong narinig ko sa isa sa mga guro sa high school. May isang batang gumawa ng bangkang kahoy. Sa labis ng pagkagusto sa bangka, inukit niya ang kanyang pangalan sa ilalim nito. Araw-araw nilalaro niya ang bangka at habang tumatagal, sobrang itong napamahal sa kanya. Isang araw, pinaanod niya ang bangka sa ilog.Continue reading “Bangkang Kahoy”
Awe and Wonder
17 June 2012. 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ezekiel 17, 22-24; Psalm 92; Corinthians 5,6-10; Mark 4, 26-34 Parables are stories taken from ordinary life to explain a truth. Jesus uses parables to explain not just a truth, but a greater reality – that of the Kingdom of God. He uses parables in order for peopleContinue reading “Awe and Wonder”
Pagnilayan ang Kasalanang Nakakaapekto sa Kalidad ng Pagmamahal
May isang kwento tungkol kay San Jeronimo at ang batang Hesus: “Minsan, nagpakita umano ang batang Hesus kay San Jeronimo at sinabi sa kanya: “Jerome, ano ba ang handog mo sa akin?” At ang sagot ni Jerome, “Panginoon, ibinigay ko na ang lahat, maging ang buhay ko.” At ang batang Hesus ay tumugon, “May isaContinue reading “Pagnilayan ang Kasalanang Nakakaapekto sa Kalidad ng Pagmamahal”
As Kingfishers Catch Fire 