12 Hunyo 2011. Araw ng Pentekostes Acts 2:1-11; Salmo 104; 1 Cor 12:3-13; Juan 20:19-23 Note: This article appears in Sambuhay missalette today. Sambuhay is a publication of the Society of St. Paul in the Philippines. Bumubukal ba sa iyo ang hangarin ng kapayapaan kapag may alitan? O kaya sumisidhi ang mithiin ng pagbabalik-loob saContinue reading “Sumisidhi ba sa Iyo ang Hangarin ng Kapayapaan?”
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Ang Pamamaalam ni Hesus
16 Mayo 2010. Pag-Akyat ng PanginoonActs 1, 1-11; Psalm 46; Eph 1, 17-23; Lucas 24, 46-53 Pinahihiwatig ng Panginoon sa kanyang pag-akyat sa langit ang pagtatapos ng Kanyang misyon sa lupa. Tinipon niya ang kanyang mga alagad, nagpaalam, itinaas ang kanyang kamay at binasbasan sila. Habang binabasbasan niya, humiwalay siya sa kanila at umakyat saContinue reading “Ang Pamamaalam ni Hesus”
Bukas Ka Ba sa mga Taong Iba sa Atin?
9 Mayo 2010. Ika-6 na Linggo ng Pasko ng PagkabuhayGawa 15, 1-2, 22-29; Pag 21, 1-14, 22-23; Jn 14, 23-29 Note: This reflection appears in Pandesal 2010, the bible diary of the Claretian Publications. Iisa lamang ang bumibigkis sa ating lahat: ang ating pag-ibig sa Panginoon. Kaya kahit magkakaiba ang paraan ng pagsamba ayon saContinue reading “Bukas Ka Ba sa mga Taong Iba sa Atin?”
We Are What We Remember
18 April 2010. 3rd Sunday of EasterActs 5, 27-41; Psalm 30; Rev 5, 11-14; John 21, 1-19 The Gospel begins by telling us that Jesus revealed himself to his disciples in this way. He appeared at Lake of Tiberias while his disciples were on the boat fishing. He told them to throw their nets andContinue reading “We Are What We Remember”
Nakatutok Ka ba sa Panginoon?
18 Abril 2010. Ika-3 Linggo ng Pasko ng PagkabuhayActs 5, 27-41; Psalm 30; Rev 5, 11-14; Jn 21, 1-19 Note: This article appears in Pandesal 2010, the Bible Diary of Claretian Publication.Nang bumalik sa Dagat ng Tiberias ang mga alagad upang mangisda, nakilala si Hesus ng alagad na mahal Niya. At nang marinig ni PedroContinue reading “Nakatutok Ka ba sa Panginoon?”
Do You Feel Unworthy to Serve?
11 June 2009. Memorial of St. Barnabas, ApostleActs 11: 21-26, 13: 1-3; Psalm 98; Matthew 5, 20-26 Have you ever wanted — or at least the idea crossed your mind — of being at the service of God in whatever capacity you have (and not necessarily religious life), but felt unworthy of the call? TheContinue reading “Do You Feel Unworthy to Serve?”
Should You be Miserable Because of a Past Mistake?
29 April 2009. Wednesday of the 3rd Week of EasterActs 8, 1-8; Psalm 66; John 6, 35-40The first reading from the Acts of the Apostles tells us that the death of Stephen forced the Greek-speaking apostles of Jesus out of Jerusalem; the apostles however stayed there. Saul (later Paul) continued his persecution. The persecution didContinue reading “Should You be Miserable Because of a Past Mistake?”
Being Accountable
16 April 2009 Thursday in the Octave of EasterActs 3, 11-26 Being Held Accountable We get to hear of a speech in the first reading today. The speech does not condemn those who have rejected Christ such as the Jews, but offers them a chance to repent. Acts 3, 17 makes a distinction between thoseContinue reading “Being Accountable”
Healing in the Lord’s Name
15 April 2009 Wednesday in the Octave of EasterActs 3, 1-10 Healing in the Lord’s Name The first reading from Acts gives us a very important message. The healing of the crippled is a sign on earth that just as Jesus healed before His death, He continues to work through the outpouring of the Spirit.Continue reading “Healing in the Lord’s Name”
Barnabas: Son of Encouragement
11 June 2008 Memorial of St. Barnabas, ApostleActs 11: 21-26, 12: 1-3 Today we hear of another apostle, Barnabas who was first to welcome St. Paul (a former persecutor) into the church in Antioch. With the community in Antioch, Paul and Barnabas worked together to build the community there. Hence, in was in Antioch thatContinue reading “Barnabas: Son of Encouragement”
Missionaries of Hope
8 May 2008. Thursday of the 7th Week of EasterActs 22,30, 23:6-11; Psalm 16; John 17, 20-26 The readings talk about safety for missionaries. First, the missionary might experience grave threats to their lives: Paul is an example. In the first reading, Paul is set to trial at the Sanhedrin’s court in Jerusalem. In theContinue reading “Missionaries of Hope”
How to be Steep in Faith
7 May 2008. Wednesday of the 7th Week of EasterActs 20, 28-38; John 17, 11-19 How to be Steep in FaithThe first reading and the Gospel are like parallel stories. They both speak about the challenges Christian face in the world. Paul warns them about the “wolves” and those that pervert the truth. Jesus praysContinue reading “How to be Steep in Faith”
The Ascension
4 May 2008 The Solemnity of the Ascension of ChristActs 1, 1-11; Psalm 47; Hebrews 9, 24-28; Matthew 28, 16-20 The ascension of Jesus expresses His real transcendent destiny. In the Old Testament, heaven is the inaccessible private home of God (Isaiah 66,1). And no humans should dare scale its heights. To even attempt toContinue reading “The Ascension”
Work
1 May 2008 St. Joseph the WorkerActs 18, 1-8; John 16, 16-20The celebration of Labor Day is for many Catholics also the memorial of St. Joseph the Worker. It seems that Catholics are making a statement apart from the ‘socialist’ movement that gave rise to the civil observance of the day of the ordinary worker.Continue reading “Work”
Loneliness like Orphans
27 April 2008 6th Sunday of EasterActs 8, 5-8, 14-17; John 14, 15-21 If there is one feeling that plagues us, it is loneliness. How can we feel lonely if we believe in God whom we know is always with us? Jesus promises us today in the Gospel that He will not leave us orphans.Continue reading “Loneliness like Orphans”
As Kingfishers Catch Fire 