26 October 2010 Tuesday of the 13th Week in Ordinary TimeEphesians 5, 21-33; Psalm 128; Luke 13, 18-21 The first reading from the Letter of Paul to the Ephesians is one of the readings suggested for weddings. If a couple chooses this reading, I do not recommend it because you need a lot of explainingContinue reading “Should Wives Be Subordinate to Their Husbands?”
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Patawarin Hindi Kalimutan
13 June 2010 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time2 Sm 12:7-10, 13; Ps 31; Gal 2:16, 19-21; Lukas 7:36-50 Note: This article appears in Sambuhay missalette today. Sambuhay is a publication of the Society of St. Paul in the Philippines. Maraming nagsasabi na kapag may nagkakasala sa atin, kailangang patawarin at kalimutan ang lahat. Makikita natinContinue reading “Patawarin Hindi Kalimutan”
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?”
Focus on God
8 February 2010 Monday of the 5th Week in Ordinary Time1 Kings 8, 1-13; Psalm 132; Mark 6, 53-56The readings today, when meditated well, focus us on God alone. The first reading is about a promised fulfilled. In 2 Sam 7, Yahweh promises David that his son will sit on the throne and would buildContinue reading “Focus on God”
Were there Tensions among the Disciples?
11 January 2010. Monday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time1 Sam 1, 1-8; Psalm 116; Mark 1, 14-20 Yesterday, we celebrated the feast of the Baptism of Our Lord. The event marked Jesus’ first appearance in public, the beginning of His mission. Today, Mark’s Gospel narrates how Jesus calls his first four followers atContinue reading “Were there Tensions among the Disciples?”
Advent Part II: The Face of Remorse and Reconciliation
6 December 2009 2nd Sunday of AdventBar 5,1-9; Psalm 126; Phil 1, 4-11; Luke 3, 1-6 Note: I would like to share with you four dimensions of Advent. Each dimension will correspond to the four Sundays of the liturgical season. And just as it prepares us for the Christmas season, we too are being ledContinue reading “Advent Part II: The Face of Remorse and Reconciliation”
Are You Blind?
24 October 2009: 30th Sunday in Ordinary TimeJeremiah 31, 7-9; Psalm 126; Hebrew 5, 1-6; Mark 10, 46-52 The readings today tell us about movement. The first reading from Jeremiah is part of a series of poems celebrating the return from the Babylonian Exile. This hymn stresses the return of the weak, the blind, theContinue reading “Are You Blind?”
Do You Do the Things You Don’t Want to Do?
23 October 2009. Friday of the 29th Week in Ordinary TimeRomans 7, 18-25; Psalm 119; Luke 12, 54-59 We can identify with Paul’s anguish when he laments that he does not do the good that he wants, but he does the evil that he does not want. This seem too familiar to many of us.Continue reading “Do You Do the Things You Don’t Want to Do?”
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”
Are Catholics for Show?
25 August 2009. Tuesday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time1 Thess 2, 1-8; Psalm 139; Matthew 23, 23-26 It is not rare that Catholics have been accused of being ritualistic. The impression is not entirely false. In an age where we can watch world events as it happens, people can see our liturgies live.Continue reading “Are Catholics for Show?”
Can You Transfigure like Jesus?
6 August 2009. Feast of the Transfiguration of Our LordDeuteronomy 7, 9-14; Psalm 97; 2 Peter 1, 16-19; Mark 9, 2-10 The Transfiguration was one of the greatest hinges in Jesus’ life. From this point, He went out to Jerusalem and thus straight to the cross. Before this event, He asked His disciples who HeContinue reading “Can You Transfigure like Jesus?”
Handling Anger
6 March 2009 Friday of the 1st Week of LentEz 18, 21-28; Psalm 130; Matthew 5, 20-26 This is an interesting passage if we look at it as a thesis and antithesis structure. Let me explain. A thesis is a statement or a theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained orContinue reading “Handling Anger”
As Kingfishers Catch Fire 