Dear co-journeyers: Few days from the moment you pick up and read this Parish Bulletin issue, we will be pre-occupied with our Holy week activities and prayerfully be journey with Jesus especially through our Easter Triduum liturgical celebration. During these three days of contemplation and anticipation our liturgies emphasize the sacrificial death of Jesus inContinue reading “FROM THE DESK OF THE PARISH PRIEST”
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GOSPEL WAY OF LIFE by Fr. Adam E. Dalac, OFM
Talking about the Gospel way of life is like singing my favourite song with a delightful tune. Basically because it is the core of our identity as Franciscans. The gospel way of life is the form of life handed over to us by our seraphic father Saint Francis of Assisi. Francis wrote for himself andContinue reading “GOSPEL WAY OF LIFE by Fr. Adam E. Dalac, OFM“
All Because of God’s Grace by Fr. Mark Adame Bakari, OFM
Vocation to the religious life and to the priesthood is a gift. It is a gift that is both unmerited and undeserved. It is not something that we earn nor is it something that we are entitled to. Instead, it is all because of God’s graciousness. Here we see that we who are ordained areContinue reading “All Because of God’s Grace by Fr. Mark Adame Bakari, OFM“
Humility: “Humiliation and Humiliated” by Fr. Efren C. Jimenez, OFM
Christians esteem humility as the highest of human virtues, considered to be a lofty ideal, like a queen virtue. But if humility is an ideal to be lived, why do we spurn being humiliated? What is our response to a situation of humiliation? A Case in Point Last August 16, 2016, we were invited byContinue reading “Humility: “Humiliation and Humiliated” by Fr. Efren C. Jimenez, OFM“
Humility and Ministry by Fr. Baltazar Obico, OFM
From the very beginning of its foundation as Order in the Church, the title of the Superior of the Franciscan Order has been Minister General and, for any of their independent entities, Minister Provincial. The title itself is reflective of what leadership authority meant to Francis. This is particularly evident when compared to other religiousContinue reading “Humility and Ministry by Fr. Baltazar Obico, OFM“
HUMILITY AND MINISTRY: A self-Actualization of God’s Humility and Mission by Fr. Reu Jose C. Galoy, OFM
When I first thought of becoming a priest, my motivation was simple: I wanted to serve God. In the course of my seminary studies and Franciscan formation, the idea of serving God became more concrete: to serve God is serve the less fortunate (Mt. 25: 34-46). Over time, I came to better understand my priestlyContinue reading “HUMILITY AND MINISTRY: A self-Actualization of God’s Humility and Mission by Fr. Reu Jose C. Galoy, OFM“
Humility in Service by Dennis Montecillo
This month we are privileged to feature articles written by our parish clergy. Our parish priest, Fr. Reu, speaks candidly about what called him to be a priest, and his abiding desire to serve God through his teaching charism. As the saying goes, sometimes we make plans, and God laughs. Instead he called Fr. ReuContinue reading “Humility in Service by Dennis Montecillo“
ST. FRANCIS – The Humblest Man in Christendom
R A N D O M T H O U G H T S by Peachy Maramba When one thinks of HUMILITY (the state or quality of being humble – lowly, modest, unpretentious) one invariably thinks of our dear St. Francis of Assisi. This is because he is considered by many, if not the wholeContinue reading “ST. FRANCIS – The Humblest Man in Christendom”
Where is Joseph?
The ABC’s of Catholic Doctrine by Lianne Tiu A famous painter once showed Blessed Pope Pius IX a picture of heaven. The pope greatly admired it. There were the Holy Trinity, Our Lady, the angels and the saints. But he noticed someone missing and asked, “Where is St. Joseph?” No one can blame the painterContinue reading “Where is Joseph?”
HUMILITY and CONTEMPLATION
A Taste of Silence by Conchitina S. Bernardo Psalm 131: My heart is not proud, Lord, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. But I have calmed and quieted myself, Like a child in its mother’s breast. This beautiful psalm addresses our topicContinue reading “HUMILITY and CONTEMPLATION”
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