It is not the usual Christmastime morning in the Philippines. Typhoon Rai, a super typhoon devastated the southern part of the country. Thousands of people have fled their homes and are now in evacuation centers. Churches and schools have opened their doors for evacuees. Churches are not only built for rituals, it is also meant…
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1st reading Zephaniah 3:14-18a2nd Reading Philippians 4:4-7Gospel Luke 3:10-18 The 3rd Sunday of Advent is a special day of rejoicing, hence the name Gaudete Sunday. This is a time for us to rejoice because the coming of the Lord is at hand. This Sunday, the readings are calling us to rejoice in the Lord. Advent…
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1st Reading Baruch 5:1-9 2nd Reading Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Gospel Luke 3:1-6 The voice of John in the desert calls us towards an authentic response to God who comes into our lives. The encounter of man with God calls towards conversion and rectification of self. “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths,”…
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Catholic faith communities must also see the ecumenical relevance of the synodal process The central theme of the synodal process points to communion—koinonia, a key element of ecumenism. The Roman Catholic faith communities must also see the ecumenical relevance of the synodal process, while it is important to deal first with the internal aspects of…
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1st Reading Jeremiah 33:14-162nd Reading 1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2Gospel Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 This Sunday, we begin a new Liturgical Year. The Season of Advent reminds us of two things: first, the First Coming of Jesus or the Incarnation of God. Second, it reminds us also of Christ return in glory to judge the living and…
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1st Reading Daniel 7:13-14 2nd Reading Revelation 1:5-8 Gospel John 18:33b-37 Reflection: As we end the Liturgical Year, the last Sunday in Ordinary Time is the celebration of the Solemnity of Christ the King. As we end the year, we are reminded again by the Church that the sum of all our human experience should always end with the Kingship…
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1st Reading Daniel 12:1-32nd Reading Hebrews 10:11-14, 18Gospel Mark 13:24-32 As we are about end the Liturgical Year, our readings this Sunday invite us to re-examine our goals in life. Our lives are determined by the goal that we set. So, we have to be conscious of our choices. The Lord Jesus in our Gospel…
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1st Reading – Jeremiah 31:7-9 2nd Reading – Hebrews 5:1-6 Gospel – Mark 10:46-52 “What do you want me to do for you?” These are the words of Jesus to Bartimaeus who called out to Him in need. These are the words of God to us. We who are suffering, in pain, in anguish, and in…
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1st Reading Isaiah 53:10-112nd Reading Hebrews 4:14-16Gospel Mark 10:35-45 Am I still aware of why am I here in this world? Am I still in touched with my vocation as a Christian and as a person in my community? These are the question we have to ponder this Sunday. There are many of us who…
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1st Reading: Wisdom 7:7-112nd Reading: Hebrews 4:12-13Gospel: Mark 17-30 What do you seek in life? What is your life’s goal? These are questions that we have to answer as we continue our journey in this world. We have to be clear of our goals in life and be ready to face the consequences of our…
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