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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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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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…
Read MoreSolemnity 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…
Read MoreOf Busy Religious The apostolate must be a work of Christian love or it comes to nothing. Can it be questioned that religious devoted to the spread of God’s kingdom are not moved by Christian love? To expand God’s kingdom is surely a labor of love, love of God and love of neighbor. Indeed! But…
Read MoreAlthough Mary was a privileged woman having been chosen to be the mother of Jesus, she had her share of all the trials and difficulties of life. That’s quite a good lesson for us to reflect on as we celebrate the memorial of Mary’s presentation. . At no other time in our history do we…
Read MoreWho is the Priest? There he is—perspiring, speeding, kneeling, frowning, pardoning, teaching, playing tennis, and attempting to live up to half of what he preaches. He’s a man who once wore diapers. He was heckled by schoolmasters, punished by his parents and suffered the adolescent confusion of searching for his identity. He is a person…
Read MoreToday’s Gospel Reflection November 20, 2015 Jesus was angry with his disciples on several occasions. He was angry with the Pharisees because of their hardness of heart and hypocrisy. The classic example is found in today’s gospel. The bible makes it clear that anger is not totally bad. It can be harmful but if properly…
Read MoreThe Deaf Frog A group of frogs was traveling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit. When the other frogs saw how deep the pit was, they told the two frogs that they were as good as dead. The two frogs ignored the comments and tried to jump up out…
Read MoreSomeone says there is a great sign over the gate of heaven which reads “CHILDREN ONLY”. And if that worries you, I am told that there is another notice on the gate which reads “ADULTS WILL BE ADMITTED IF ACCOMPANIED by CHILDREN”. Jesus did say that the gate into eternal life is small. Certainly the…
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