Category Personal Blog

From the book of the prophet Ezekiel, we are told that our personal life is what counts most before the Lord. When it comes to the question of sin or goodness, it is a personal relationship with God. “Although the…

The Philippines was named in honor of King Philip of Spain. I believe it was also named in honor of St. Philip, the apostle who asked, “Lord, how can I see the Father?” This was the same question our ancestors…

To suffer is part of our humanity. I do not think anyone here is alien to human suffering. Suffering comes to different people in different forms: sickness, poverty, loneliness, persecution, malignment, and so many others. All of us have suffered,…

Have you ever done something good and ended up being misunderstood? Being misunderstood is one of the most painful of human experiences. Jesus experienced it, as well, because He was human. He fed five thousand people hoping they would discover…

There were two gods who died on Good Friday. Jesus Christ and the 30 pieces of silver. Money also died on Good Friday because Judas who realized the gravity of his offense, threw the money back at the elders of…

It must have been painful and frustrating for Jeremiah to be asked by the Lord to preach repentance and not be listened to. He complained to God, “I have no debt and the people laugh at me. I would rather…

You have heard me, time and again, encouraging you never to give up. But today, the Lord teaches us that sometimes, we have to give up. Jesus admonishes us to ceremoniously shake-off the dust from our feet should they refuse…

Every Mass is an opportunity for gift-giving. I suppose you and I are here because we all want to give ourselves to God. Let me just ask you a frank question asking for an honest answer: after giving a gift…

Lord Jesus, You chose to come among us and enter humanity through a family. You chose to be a member of a working family. Joseph taught You carpentry. Joseph taught You the meaning of work. We also work but we…

The solemnity of Christ the King is the last Sunday in the liturgical year of the Church. Although we customarily open the New Year on January 1, in the Church, a new year begins with the first Sunday of Advent.…

As far as the Jews were concerned, there were only two classes of people on earth: the Jews who were the chosen people and the Gentiles who were the unfavored people. In their belief, when the Messiah comes, He would…