3 November 2009 Tuesday of the 31st Week in Ordinary TimeRomans 12, 5-16; Psalm 131; Luke 14, 15-24 To be envious of what other people have is common today. In a consumerist society, those who have more is given the prize. Those who acquire more things are comfortable. Those who possess resources have more opportunities.Continue reading “Are you Envious or Jealous?”
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Why Do We Come to the Cemetery?
1 & 2 November 2009All Saints and All Souls Day The Gospel today speaks about practicing what we preach. But there are things which we practice but do not know why we preach it. For example, we come to Sunday mass but we totally do not understand what the mass really means. The same appliesContinue reading “Why Do We Come to the Cemetery?”
Being Archangels
29 September 2009 Feast of Archangels Michael, Gabriel, RaphaelRev 12, 7-12; Psalm 138; John 1: 47-51 We celebrate today the Feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. These archangels are found in Scripture as well as many references to angels. Michael is seen as the protector of the people of God. Gabriel is theContinue reading “Being Archangels”
Animals in the Forest
27 September 2009: 26th Sunday in Ordinary TimeNumbers 11, 25-29; Psalm 19; James 5, 1-6; Mark 9, 38-48 Once upon a time, the animals decided they should do something meaningful to meet the problems of the new world. So they organized a school. They adopted an activity curriculum of running, climbing, swimming and flying. ToContinue reading “Animals in the Forest”
There is Work in Heaven
26 August 2009: Wednesday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time2 Thess 3, 6-10, 16-18; Psalm 139; Matthew 23, 27-32Indira Gandhi tells us about her grandfather. Her grandfather said that there are two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take credit. He told her that she should try to beContinue reading “There is Work in Heaven”
Homily at the Requiem Mass of Philippine President Corazon Aquino
5 August 2009 Requiem Mass of President Corazon AquinoHomily of Fr. Catalino Arévalo, S.J. delivered at the Manila Cathedral Note: I am reprinting Fr. Arevalo’s homily for the edification of all of us, Christians or not. We can govern people through integrity and a deep faith. If I may first ask pardon for what mightContinue reading “Homily at the Requiem Mass of Philippine President Corazon Aquino”
How To Acquire Depth
2 August 2009. 18th Sunday in Ordinary TimeExodus 16, 2-15; Psalm 78; Ephesians 4,17-24; John 6, 24-35 Whenever we embark on a journey, we look back at what we will miss. Sometimes it is very difficult to let them go. When the Israelites miss the food in Egypt while wandering in the desert, God sentContinue reading “How To Acquire Depth”
Do You Have What It Takes To Be President of the Country?
19 July 2009. Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary TimeJeremiah 23, 1-6; Psalm 22; Ephesians 2, 13-18; Mark 6, 30-34 Note: Filipino version in the previous post. In the history of the Jewish people, the shepherd was the image of leadership. It was not easy to be a shepherd during those times. They had to find greenerContinue reading “Do You Have What It Takes To Be President of the Country?”
Bagay Ka Bang Maging Pinuno?
Ika-19 ng Hulyo 2009. Ika-16 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonJeremiah 23, 1-6; Psalm 22; Ephesians 2, 13-18; Mark 6, 30-34 Note: This Filipino version appears in today’s Sunday Sambuhay, a publication by the Society of St. Paul; missalettes for the Sunday liturgy. The English version is above. Sa kasaysayan ng mga Judio, ang pastol ang tinaguriangContinue reading “Bagay Ka Bang Maging Pinuno?”
Mga Tagubilin sa Labingdalawa
12 July 2009: Ika-labinglimang Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonMarcos 6, 7-13 Mga tagubilin sa Labingdalawa (This Taglish version is the homily today in TV 5’s Humayo’t Ihayag, a televised mass.) The episode in the Gospel today presents the sending of the Twelve on a mission to heal and to preach the Good News. The mission ofContinue reading “Mga Tagubilin sa Labingdalawa”
Will God Heal A Bad Person?
2 July 2009. Thursday of the 13th Week in Ordinary TimeGen 22, 1-19; Psalm 115; Matthew 9, 1-8 In the Gospel, the malicious thought of the scribes provides a setting to highlight Jesus’ power to heal both our physical illness such as a paralytic and our spiritual malady that needs the forgiveness of sins. TheContinue reading “Will God Heal A Bad Person?”
How should we Heal?
28 June 2009. 13th Sunday in Ordinary TimeWisdom 1, 13-15; 2, 23-24; Psalm 30; 2 Cor 8, 7-15; Mark 5, 21-43 In an age of pandemics such as the influenza A(H1N1) virus, today we hear of healing when it is most appropriate. In the Gospel, Jesus encounters two women: the daughter of Jairus and theContinue reading “How should we Heal?”
The John the Baptist in Our Lives
24 June 2009. Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the BaptistIsaiah 49, 1-6; Psalm 139; Acts 13, 22-26; Luke 1: 57-66, 80 The Nativity of St. John the Baptist reminds me of my birthplace and the people who have been the “John the Baptists” of my life. The role of John the Baptist inContinue reading “The John the Baptist in Our Lives”
Do You Know Where You’re Going?
23 June 2009. Tuesday of the 12th Week in Ordinary TimeGen 13, 2, 5-18; Psalm 15; Matthew 7, 12-14 Nomads such as Abraham and Lot searched for pastures for their flock. The larger a flock got, the more arguments arose among the herdsmen and their owners. Here, Abraham and Lot decided to separate ways toContinue reading “Do You Know Where You’re Going?”
Tough Love
19 June 2009 Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of JesusHos 11, 1-9; Isaiah 12; Eph 3, 8-19; John 19, 31-37I texted a friend of mine for help. I asked him how to handle certain cases with addictions. Among other things, he told me what they need is tough love. What is tough love? ThereContinue reading “Tough Love”
As Kingfishers Catch Fire 