Advent Pointless Points . . .

Have you noticed the LITTLE CHILD behind the Christmas decors? It could happen that we might miss the child Jesus, too, this Christmas if we allow ourselves to get caught up in the consumerism and the syrupy feelings of the Yuletide Season. onz, oar

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Advent Notes (3)

Here is a story that we should reflect on throughout these weeks of Advent. Once there was a priest who was once telling a group of young children about Christmas. He described how Jesus was born in a cold, bleak stable-cave in the middle of winter. He emphasized how cold it was. There was no…

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Advent Notes (2)

ADVENT AS PREPARATION The word advent comes from the Latin word ADVENIRE, ADVENTUS meaning to come. In its past participial form taken as a noun, its exact meaning is having come—with that nuance of the past lasting up to the present. When translated by the English word arrival, however, it assumes a specifically future aspect.…

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First Sunday of Advent

Sunday Gospel Reading Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 25“There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. 26People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens…

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1st Sunday of Advent

1st Sunday of Advent 29 November 2015 Reflection: As we start a new liturgical year and prepare for Christmas, our readings this Sunday exhort us to be vigilant and to pray. The Prophet Jeremiah, in the 1st Reading, calls us to wait patiently for the Lord, He will give justice and peace to all who…

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“Return to the Heart” goes viral in OAR communities

QUEZON CITY—Fray José Manuel González Durán, OAR is in the Philippines for a series of conferences for Augustinian Recollect Formation Itinerary (ARFI) from November 25 to December 4, 2015.

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Advent Notes

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  ADVENT AS PILGRIMAGE OF HOPE, FAITH AND LOVE   The biblical figures of Isaiah, Joh the Baptist and Mary synthesize advent.  Isaiah represents the Old Testament with the promise and vision of the future Messiah inspiring us to hope despite great odds and the seeming adverse twists and turns of history. John the Baptist represents…

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Pointless points to ponder . . .

You cannot change a religious . . . Always accept that nothing can change circumstances as they are happening in your life, you can’t never change people with whom you interact at that moment of interaction period. When an occurrence in your life is not of your liking, it is nonetheless taking place. You will…

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Pointless points . . .

On religious entertainment There is nothing wrong with having celebrations in our life and moments of joy and relaxation. A religious life is glorious in moments of happiness. But there exists the danger of looking for entertainment and relaxation in activities or pastimes which can simply manipulate our passions, weaken our morals, and deeply offend…

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Reflection Solemnity of Christ the King

Solemnity of Christ, the Universal King 22 November 2015 Reflection: As we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King, we are called to uphold what is true and to bear witness to it even to offering ourselves. The gospel presents to us Jesus in front of Pilate, questioned about His kingship and Jesus clearly emphasized…

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