Homily: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fray Hubert Dunstan Decena, OAR•January 23, 2023
PreachTheGospel (1)

Is. 8:23 – 9:3; 1Cor. 1:10-13, 17.
Matt. 4:12-23.

          Matthew opens our Gospel passage with a statement of fulfillment of the prophecy of Isaiah. Galilee, the land of Naphtali and Zebulun, was engulfed in darkness when the Assyrians conquered it in 733-32 and put in pagans occupiers to live among them. Now at Jesus’ coming it sees a great light. It is indeed a great light because Jesus chooses his first Apostles from among them, people who were not versed in Jewish Law as the Pharisees and Scribes, and ordinary workers as were fishermen. It is important to note that the first thing Jesus demands is “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Before any grace can come into our soul, we must be cleansed of sin. Thus the Church reminds us at the beginning of Advent and Lent as seasons of repentance to make a good confession.

          Simon and Andrew are presented as fishermen casting their net into the sea. When we think of fishermen we often think of poor and low income. But early in the 1900s it was discovered that Peter’s family owned a ‘puesto’ to sell his fish in the market place of the city of Tiberias opposite Capernaum, meaning that Peter was a ‘big-time’ fisherman, not poor or low income. When they left their fishing nets to follow Jesus they were leaving behind a ‘big-earning’ livelihood. James and John were also fishermen. When Jesus called them, Matthew reports that ‘they left   their boat and their father and followed him’. Mark adds a detail: ‘with the hired men’, telling us that the Zebedee family had a big fishing business that they needed to hire men for it. When we think of ‘mangigisda’ we often think in the Filipino context of low-income family, but in truth the first apostles were rich and well-off; and when they decided to follow the ‘Carpenter of Galilee’ they were sacrificing a good livelihood and a big source of income. Those who think of following Jesus in the priesthood and/or religious life, know that you have good examples of rich apostles who sacrificed much ahead of you.

          Then in two big brush strokes, Matthew tells us the apostolate of Jesus: ‘teaching’ and ‘proclaiming’ the Gospel, and ‘healing’ every disease and illness among the people. The priest must teach and proclaim about the Kingdom of God, about Jesus’ person and his ways of dealing with people, not about himself or his personal life. The second preoccupation of the priest is the spiritual and physical health of God’s people. In the history of the Church medical care has always been part of the missions; and in my personal life, I had known doctors and nurses and dentists who entered religious life to go to the missions and help as many people as they could. (Let me start with my family: How do I care about the sick and the elderly in my family?) + (hd).

More posts about:

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Fray Dunstan Huberto Decena, OAR

Fray Hubert Dunstan Decena, OAR

Priest/Religious/Bible Professor of the Order of Augustinian Recollects in the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno.

Leave a Comment





< 2023 >
May
Month
Month
List
Week
Day
SMTuWThFS
 1
  • All day
    May 1, 2023

    DAY OF THE RELIGIOUS BROTHERS ENCOUNTERS IN FORMATION Via Zoom Conferencing
    Inclusive Dates: May 1-15, 2023 (Attention: Friars assigned in the seminaries and vocation promoters)

    BIRTHDAY

    Sis. Evelyn Leongas, SAR (Antipolo Chapter)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION

    (2010-2023)
    Fray Mark Ryan Prado

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Mamerta Filipino, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

2
  • All day
    May 2, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Sis. Monica Legaspi, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Sis. Teresita Castro, SAR (Urbiztondo Chapter)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION

    (2009-2023)
    Fray Jose Prudencio Castillo
    Fray Hector Gonzales
    Fray Giovanni Gil Magbojos
    Fray Alexus Mansueto
    Fray Joseph Cyprian Panaligan
    Fray Jess Marco Sanchez

    (2015-2023)

    Fray Virgilio Calalang, Jr.
    Fray Julius James Tinapao
    Fray Cristito Rey Tepace

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Margarita Ponce, AR
    +Sis. Eulalia Kabajar, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

3
  • All day
    May 3, 2023

    PART 2 (COLLOQUIA ON OAR CHARISM) via Zoom Conferencing / Sponsored by REAP

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Roland Cepe
    Fray Invenzor Melgazo
    Sr. Myrna Gimena, AR
    Sis. Alejandra Arnaiz, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Sis. Jovencia Savilla, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Bro. Samuel Pascua, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Ma. Felicitas Lucinario, AR
    +Sis. Lourdes Tupas, SAR (Provincialate Chapter)

4
  • All day
    May 4, 2023

    PRAYER INTENTION: FOR VOCATIONS

    BIRTHDAY

    Sis. Elvira Ignacio, SAR (Provincialate Chapter)
    Sis. Lydia Rivera, SAR (Tondo Chapter)
    Sis. Jasmin Parreño, SAR (Bacolod Chapter)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION

    (1991-2023)
    Fray Sixto Bitangjol
    Fray Reynaldo Jaranilla
    Fray Antonio Zabala, Jr.

    (2008-2023)
    Fray Ken Oliver Lao

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Maria Abellanosa, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    +Bro. Remedio Alugar, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

5
  • All day
    May 5, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Br. Don Carlos Fernandez (postulant)
    Sr. Araceli de Vera, AR
    Sis. Dalia Santos, SAR (Tondo Chapter)
    Sis. Myrna Montejo, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Bro. Danielito David Diesta, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    Ronald Capulong (RAY-Urbiztondo)

6
  • All day
    May 6, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Sis. Bendicta Rodriguez, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Sis. Ma. Libbie Badenas (Brooke’s Point Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Angustias del Divino Amor, AR

7
  • All day
    May 7, 2023

    5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Leopoldo Estioko
    Bro. Elmar Malvar, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    Sis. Julieta Liagao, SAR (Baguio Chapter)
    Sis. Urbana Panit, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Nathaniel Jade Riego (RAY-Cavite)
    Lourdes Isabella Corpuz (RAY-Cebu)

8
  • All day
    May 8, 2023

    PRIOR GENERAL’S FRATERNAL VISIT TO PANAMA
    Inclusive Dates: May 8-23

    BIRTHDAY

    Most Rev. Reynaldo Evangelista, D.D. (Diocese of Imus)
    Fray Dionisio Cachero
    Bro. Wilson Sy, SAR (Baguio Chapter)
    Sis. Victoria Baluran, SAR (Miranila Chapter)
    Sis. Erlinda Reyes, SAR (Tondo Chapter)
    Sis. Gloria Arroyo, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    Sis. Fe Violeta Taring, SAR (Valencia Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Bro. Norberto Vingson, SAR (Talisay Chapter)

9
  • All day
    May 9, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Sis. Teresita Caballero, SAR (Baguio Chapter)
    Sis. Alain Gallego, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Sis. Gina Fernandez, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Kenneleen Slam Alvarado (RAY-Talisay)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Bro. Fortunato de la Rosa, SAR (Miranila Chapter)
    +Bro. Alfredo Panelo, SAR (Baguio Chapter)
    +Sis. Isabel Ursal, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

10
  • All day
    May 10, 2023-May 11, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Ma. Elisa Cañete, AR

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Bro. Rodolfo Dayag, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    +Sis. Andrea Sonsona, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

11
  • All day
    May 11, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Sis. Sylvia Selda, SAR (Miranila Chapter)
    Sis. Lonie Silang, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    Sis. Soledad Pacita Requiena, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Ma. Restituta Torres, AR
    +Sis. Emerencia Espeña, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    +Sis. Letecia Alemania, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    +Sis. Luz Kilayko, SAR (Talisay Chapter)

12
  • All day
    May 12, 2023

    417TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARRIVAL OF PIONEER RECOLLECTS IN THE PHILIPPINES (1606-2023)

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Joseph Granada
    Sis. Lilibeth Layumas, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)
    Sis. Josefina Lanase, SAR (Talisay Chapter)
    Sis. Erlinda Blancia, SAR (Talisay Chapter)
    Sis. Loreta De Castro, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Lido Cerna (RAY-Miranila)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION

    (2007-2023)

    Fray James Castelo
    Fray Ralph Laureen Ciceron
    Fray Invenzor Melgazo
    Fray Nestor Raras
    Fray Rellyric Delos Santos

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Eduviges de la Virgen del Carmen, AR
    +Sr. Amanda de la Virgen del Carmen, AR
    +Sr. Paz Reandelar, AR
    +Bro. Manuel Magalona, SAR (Manila Chapter)

13
  • 12:22 PM
    May 13, 2023

    8TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY (2015-2023) OF RECOLETOS DE TAMBO COMMUNITY

    PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION OF FR. ROBERTO CARLOS ALVARADO RAMÍREZ, OAR
    (Province of San Nicolas de Tolentino)

    EPISCOPAL ORDINATION OF MOST REV. BOB JOHN KOROMA, D.D.
    (new Bishop of Makeni, Sierra Leone)

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Jayferson Baldelovar
    Sr. Ma. Gracelda Bendoval, AR
    Sr. Loraine Lechago, OAR (Bacolod Monastery)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Aurora Sison, SAR (Miranila Chapter)
    +Sis. Lucrecia de la Cerna, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

14
  • All day
    May 14, 2023

    6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

    INSTALLATION OF MOST REV. BOB JOHN KOROMA AS BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE OF MAKENI (Sierra Leone)

    BIRTHDAY

    Sis. Lina Guevara, SAR (Antipolo Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Nicolasa del Espiritu Santo, AR
    +Sr. Escolastica Calsado, AR
    +Sr. Natalia Paunil, AR
    +Mo. Ma. Bibiana Vendiola, AR
    +Sis. Bonifacia Ancajas, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

15
  • All day
    May 15, 2023

    PATRONAL FIESTA – SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR PARISH, CASIAN ISLAND, TAYTAY, PALAWAN

    BIRTHDAY

    Bro. Isidore Vincent Adolfo, SAR (Bacolod Chapter)
    Sis. Mildred Mutia, SAR (Brooke’s Point Chapter)
    Sis. Corazon Treyes, SAR (Talisay Chapter)
    Ma. Señora Agbuya (RAY-Urbiztondo)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Gertrudes del Espiritu Santo, AR
    +Sis. Remedios Querubin, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    +Sis. Belen Rigonan, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    +Sis. Rosario Amores, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    +Sis. Concordia Dalugdugan, SAR (Antipolo Chapter)

16
  • All day
    May 16, 2023

    14TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY (2009-2023) OF RECOLETOS DE CASIAN COMMUNITY

    BIRTHDAY

    Sis. Marilou Labrador, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Ma. Gracia Pil, AR
    +Sis. Ma. Aurora Hong, SAR (Provincialate Chapter)

17
  • All day
    May 17, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Trezsia Agpaoa, AR
    Sis. Glenda Arañez, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)
    Sis. Margarita Parro (Miranila Chapter)
    Mark Lorenzo Negre (RAY-Talisay)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Lucina Cabili, AR
    +Sis. Gliceria Enriquez, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    +Sis. Clarita Matanoza, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

18
  • All day
    May 18, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Sis. Precilla Loor, SAR (Cavite Chapter)
    Sis. Erlinda Mababangloob, SAR (Tondo Chapter)
    Sis. Mildred Carlos, SAR (Inagawan Chapter)
    Ella Jabagat (RAY-Talisay)
    Rose Ann Dag-um (RAY-Provincialate)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Prudencia Martinez, AR

19
  • All day
    May 19, 2023

    PRAYER INTENTION: FOR THE SICK

    BIRTHDAY

    Br. Nigel Cabigon (aspirant)
    Sr. Ma. Cecilia Bongcawel, AR
    Bro. Sergio Javillo, SAR (Miranila Chapter)
    Sis. Lolita Caabay, SAR (Brooke’s Point Chapter)
    En Sueno (RAY-Miranila)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Paula de la Purisima Concepcion, AR
    +Sis. Juliet Tano, SAR (Valencia Chapter)

20
  • All day
    May 20, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Don Besana
    Sis. Evelyn Abutin, SAR (Miranila Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Dolores Cañeda, AR
    +Sis. Andrea Rabillas, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

21
  • All day
    May 21, 2023

    ASCENSION

    FIESTA – OUR LADY OF PEACE AND GOOD VOYAGE PARISH, TONDO

    BIRTHDAY

    Br. Christian Joseph Codilla (aspirant)
    Sr. Victoria Sandiego, AR
    Sr. Sulpicia Geronimo, AR Sr. Cynthia Camuta, AR
    Sis. Virginia Cosca, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    Sis. Vicenta Abanggan, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Mary Ann Cayabyab (RAY-Urbiztondo)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Bro. Francisco Pacabis, SAR (Laray Chapter)
    +Sis. Celerina Velarde, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

22
  • All day
    May 22, 2023

    SECTION FOR VOCATIONS MINISTRY SUMMER WORKSHOP FOR LVPs
    Inclusive Dates: May 22-23
    Venue: University of Negros-Occidental, Bacolod City

    BIRTHDAY

    Br. Alvin Laserna Jr. (postulant)
    Sr. Ma. Emy Catalonia, OAR
    Sr. Ma. Quiteria Ragundiaz, OAR
    Sis. Encarnacion Campomanes, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Potenciana Gomez, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    +Sis. Estela Taburada, SAR (Manila Chapter)

23
  • All day
    May 23, 2023

    PRIOR GENERAL’S FRATERNAL VISIT TO CUBA
    Inclusive dates: May 23-30

    BIRTHDAY

    Bro. Antonio Diesta, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    Sis. Desideria Quinto, SAR (Cavite Chapter)
    Sis. Epetecia Tonggoy, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Sis. Alita Garcia, SAR (Miranila Chapter)
    Sis. Carmelina Villasor, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)
    Sis. Anna Cristina Sta. Marina, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    Sis. Marites Regala (Miranila Chapter)
    Sis. Elizabeth Guzman, SAR (Antipolo Chapter)
    Bro. Fernando Antonio Francisco, SAR (Miranila Chapter / Trial)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Caridad de la Virgen del Rosario, AR
    +Sis. Eva Sy, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

24
  • All day
    May 24, 2023

    DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH IN CHINA USG (UNION OF SUPERIORS GENERAL) ASSEMBLY
    Rome / May 24-26

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Justina de Leon, AR
    Sr. Vicenta Climacosa, AR
    Bro. Jose Ely Honrado, SAR (Provincialate Chapter)
    Christine Salabsab (RAY-Laray)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION

    (1986-2023)
    Fray Eduardo Celiz, Jr.
    Fray Emilio Edgardo Quilatan

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Dulcessima Arellano, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

25
  • All day
    May 25, 2023

    61st ANNIVERSARY OF UNO-R, BACOLOD

    38th FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY (1985-2023)
    OF THE RECOLETOS DE MIRANILA COMMUNITY

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Ma. Nicholasa Sabado, AR
    Sr. Christine Gay Peñarejo, AR
    Sis. Milagros Santos, SAR (Urbiztondo Chapter)
    Sis. Annabella Buhayan, SAR (Laray Chapter / Trial)
    Ella Aiza Jabagat (RAY-Talisay)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Ma. Auxiliadora Somosot, AR
    +Sis. Virginia Auman, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)

26
  • All day
    May 26, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Avelina Tatel, AR
    Sis. Leah Espacio, SAR (Talisay Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Angustias Librea, AR
    +Bro. Norberto Tancino, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    +Sis. Camila Puyat, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    +Sis. Dolores Nipales, SAR (Talisay Chapter)

27
  • All day
    May 27, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Alfreda Lobitaña, AR
    Sis. Menchie Bautista, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    Sis. Corazon Miranda, SAR (Cavite Chapter)
    Sis. Erlinda de Guzman, SAR (Tondo Chapter)
    Sis. Milagros Comahig, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Sis. Jocelyn Nengasca, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    Sis. Julita Asubar, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Sis. Maila de Rivera (Baguio Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Albina Panelo, SAR (Baguio Chapter)

28
  • All day
    May 28, 2023

    PENTECOST

    57th WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS Theme: Speak with the heart ‘The truth in love’ (Eph 4:15)

    PRAYER INTENTION: FOR THE MISSIONS WORLD DAY OF HUNGER

    CARES, BAGUIO: TRANSITIO ET FORMATIO / COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
    2:00 PM

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Emilia Buenaseda, AR
    Sis. Delia Española, SAR (Provincialate Chapter)
    Sis. Jean Blanco, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Ma. Carmen Bolaños, AR
    +Sis. Esmeralda Degamo, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

29
  • All day
    May 29, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Ma. Salome Paderogo, AR
    Sis. Elsa Claver, SAR (Talisay Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Ma. Leontina Mira, AR

30
  • All day
    May 30, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Cristituto Rey Tepace
    Sis. Josefina Parentela, SAR (Manila Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Teresita Salada, AR

31
  • All day
    May 31, 2023

    FEAST OF THE VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

    PATRONAL FIESTA OF OUR LADY OF THE VISITATION PARISH
    (Pasibi East, Urbiztondo, Pangasinan) Fiesta Mass: 5:00 p.m.
    Presider & Homilist: Most Rev. Socrates Villegas, D.D.

    Other Activities:

    8:00 a.m.: First Communion
    9:00 a.m.: Sport Fest: Basketball and Volleyball (Recoletos Friars vs Lingayen-Dagupan Clergy; OAR Seminarians vs Parish Youth)
    4:00 p.m.: Procession of Sagalas
    7:00 p.m.: Street dancing

    BIRTHDAY

    Br. Nestor Lloren Jr. (postulant)
    Sis. Priscilla Salazar, SAR (Provincialate Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Bro. Almario de la Cerna, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

   

Recent Posts

Categories

Tags

Bohol@250 Carmel400 Educational Apostolate featured Formation History la salud Ministerial