1 September 2010 Wednesday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time1 Corinthians 3, 1-9; Psalm 33; Luke 4, 38-44 It is a common occurrence that parishioners are divided according to their favorite priests. A group prefers Fr. X because he says great homilies and makes them laugh. Another favors Fr. Y because he spends timeContinue reading “Turf Wars”
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How Do We Use our Gifts?
26 August 2010 Thursday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time1 Corinthians 1, 1-9; Psalm 145; Matthew 24, 42-51 The ancient form of letter writing begins with an identification. So Paul writes to the Corinthians with an introduction about himself and Sosthenes. He tells the Corinthians that he is an apostle willed by Christ. HereContinue reading “How Do We Use our Gifts?”
Paano mo pinapanday ang Iyong Buhay?
29 Hunyo 2010. Peter and Paul. Miyerkoles ng ika-13 Linggo ng TaonActs 12, 1-11; Psalm 34; 2 Tim 4, 6-18; Matthew 16, 13-19May isang napakahusay na karpintero na labis na kinalulugdan ng kanyang kumpanya. Dumating ang panahon ng kanyang pagreretiro. Sinabi ng may-ari na bago siya lumisan, gumawa siya ng isang pang bahay. Dahil nawalaContinue reading “Paano mo pinapanday ang Iyong Buhay?”
A Feast of Foundations
29 June 2009. Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, ApostlesActs 12, 1-11; Psalm 34; 2 Tim 4, 6-18; Matthew 16, 13-19The Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul is a feast of foundations, of beginnings, and, most of all, of the people who forged the basic principles by which we live. For Catholics all over theContinue reading “A Feast of Foundations”
What Qualifies a Minister
10 June 2009. Wednesday of the 10th Week in Ordinary2 Cor 3, 4-11; Psalm 99; Matthew 5, 17-19 Let me give you the background of the first reading. The Corinthians charged Paul of arrogance and boasting because Paul does not have a letter of recommendation from Jesus whom he represents. His ministry as Paul reflectedContinue reading “What Qualifies a Minister”
What is True Freedom?
15 October 2008 St. Teresa of JesusGalatians 5, 18-25 Let me take our reflections from the first reading. St. Paul’s letter to the Galatians talk about true freedom. But before we go and understand true freedom, we should define our terms. The common understanding of freedom — the way freedom is talked about in contemporaryContinue reading “What is True Freedom?”
Perversion and Love
17 September 2008 Wednesday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time1 Cor 12, 31 – 13, 13 and Luke 7, 31-35Jesus called his generation as people who ruined or frustrated God’s purpose for them. God had a great plan for all, but due to perversity, the people ruined what good was meant for them. JohnContinue reading “Perversion and Love”
Against Egocentric Competitiveness
16 September 2008 Memorial of Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian1 Corinthians 12, 12-14, 27-31 Against Egocentric Competitiveness We are one body. This is one of the famous quotes of St. Paul taken from the first reading today. But Paul was unlikely to be the source of this concept. The idea of a society as one bodyContinue reading “Against Egocentric Competitiveness”
To Recreate the World
9 September 2008 Memorial of Peter Claver1 Cor 6, 1-11 and Luke 6, 12-19 To Recreate the World The Gospel tells us about Jesus choosing his disciples after he went to the mountain to pray. The reading mentioned that Jesus chose His Twelve among all other disciples. To these closest company, He had given aContinue reading “To Recreate the World”
Tough Loving
5 September 2008 Friday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time1 Corinthians 4, 1-5 Tough Love Paul loved the Corinthians. He was very fond of them. He stayed in Corinth than in any other city, except Ephesus. He was first with Aquila and Priscilla while teaching in the synagogue. When the Jews became hostile toContinue reading “Tough Loving”
To Whom We Die For
29 June 2008 Solemnity of Sts. Peter and PaulActs 12, 1-11; Psalm 34; 2 Tim 4, 6-18; Matthew 16, 13-19 There is a connection between the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul and the question of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew: “Who do you say that I am?” Let us look at both disciples.Continue reading “To Whom We Die For”
Stubbornness
26 October 2007. Friday of the 29th Week in Ordinary TimeRomans 7, 18-25; Psalm 119; Luke 12, 54-59: Stubbornness 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 ofContinue reading “Stubbornness”
The Answer to our Past Hurts
13 September 2007 Memorial of St. John Chrysostom Colossians 3, 12-17 & Luke 6, 27-38 The letter of Paul to the Colossians and the Gospel from Luke all mentioned forgiveness. The Gospel tells us about Jesus’ command to love and to forgive our enemies. And in as much as we forgive, we too will beContinue reading “The Answer to our Past Hurts”
Upholding our Ideals
12 September 2007 Wednesday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary TimeColossians 3, 1-11 Ideals In every profession, there is a quality that we seek. Would you consult a doctor without a sense of a person’s dignity? Would you seek advice from an architect or an engineer without an aesthetic sense? Would you trust a lawyerContinue reading “Upholding our Ideals”
The Search for Union
11 September 2007 Tuesday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time Col 2, 6- 15 and Luke 6, 12-19 If you were given a chance to bid a loved one goodbye shortly before you die, who would you call, and what would be your message? This sounds like one of our usual beauty contest questionsContinue reading “The Search for Union”
As Kingfishers Catch Fire 