There are two Marys who are highlighted in the celebration of Easter: Mary, the Mother of Jesus and Mary Magdalene to whom Jesus appeared at the tomb. The former is based on tradition; the latter, is based on Scripture. The First Appearance of the Resurrection based on Tradition. St. Ignatius of Loyola writes in theContinue reading “Easter in the Eyes of Two Marys”
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The Perspective of Zacchaeus
3 November 2013: 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time; Wisdom 11:22-12:2; Psalm 145; Thess 1:11-2:2; Luke 19:1-10 For this Sunday’s reflection, may I suggest that we take the position of Zacchaeus in the Gospel today? By identifying with Zacchaeus, we will find ourselves desiring to see Jesus personally, not just hearing about Him. And if thatContinue reading “The Perspective of Zacchaeus”
Developing a Sense for the Other
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”
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”
POPE to Priests: Go out to the Outskirts
Homily of Pope FrancisChrism Mass, Holy ThursdaySt. Peter’s Basilica28 March 2013 Dear Brothers and Sisters, This morning I have the joy of celebrating my first Chrism Mass as the Bishop of Rome. I greet all of you with affection, especially you, dear priests, who, like myself, today recall the day of your ordination. The readingsContinue reading “POPE to Priests: Go out to the Outskirts”
Ano ang Kasalanan
Mahalagang alalahanin sa Panahon ng Kuaresma ang katotohanang, “Sa kabila ng pagiging makasalanan, tinatawag parin bilang ‘kasama’ o ‘kasangga’ ni Kristo.” At tinatawag tayo na tumugon sa paanyayang ito. Inaanyayahan tayong tanggapin ang katotohanang, lahat tayo ay makasalanan. Ngunit ano nga ba ang kasalanan? Ayon kay Fr. James Keenan, SJ ang kasalanan dawContinue reading “Ano ang Kasalanan”
May Kahulugang Sakripisyo
Hindi lamang kapanglawan ang panahon ng Lent o Kuwaresma. May kakaibang saya ang Panahon ng Kuwaresma. Sa kabila ng mga pag-aayuno at pagsisisi, panatag ang ating kalooban. Alam nating mahal tayo ng Diyos at patatawarin Niya tayo. Hindi tayo nagsasakripisyo sa wala; nag-aayuno tayo sa meron — may pinatutunguhan ang ating mga ginagawa paraContinue reading “May Kahulugang Sakripisyo”
Ang Halaga ng Paguulit sa Buhay
Isa sa mga hamon ng mga mag-aaral ang tandaan ang iba’t ibang pinag-aralan. Mahirap sa iba ang pagsasa-ulo ng maraming impormasyon. Halimbawa, ang mga bansa at ang kanyang capital city; ang bawat item sa Periodic Table of Elements; ang buong anatomy ng palaka at ng tao. Paano ba natin matatandaan ang mga ito? Isa saContinue reading “Ang Halaga ng Paguulit sa Buhay”
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”
Paano Susuriin ang Sarili sa Taong Ito!
Happy New Year po! Habang ninanamnam natin ang masarap na bakasyon sa nakaraang Pasko, nararapat lamang na magbalik-tanaw sa nakaraan upang lalung palalimin ang natutuhan sa mga nagdaang karanasan. Ang pagbabalik tanaw na ito ay makakatulong sa pagkakataong baguhin ang buhay natin sa bagong taong ito. Maari nating gamitin itong tatlong tanong na galing kayContinue reading “Paano Susuriin ang Sarili sa Taong Ito!”
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”
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”
Tagaluto ka ba o Tagakain?
Nakapaghanda ka na ba dahil birthday, anniversary, o promotion mo? Nagluto ka na ba para sa mga kasama mo dahil nakapasa ka sa board or bar exams? Kung oo, may mga pumunta bang nag-eat and run? Dalawang uri daw ang isang tao: may mga tagakain at tagaluto. Ang taga-kain ang nakikinabang sa inihahain. Ang ibaContinue reading “Tagaluto ka ba o Tagakain?”
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”
As Kingfishers Catch Fire 