The liturgy of the 3rd Sunday of advent is full of reassurance and comfort for us. In the past it was known as “Gaudete Sunday,” the Latin word meaning “rejoice.” The liturgy then tells us to be happy, not to worry, that the Lord is near And if we want the peace of God toContinue reading “SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION Gaudete Sunday 3rd Sunday of Advent Year C by Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM”
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Nov. 1 ALL SAINTS’ DAY, SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION By Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM
Today’s feast honors the obscure as well as the famous – the saints each of us have known. An interesting challenge has been described by Brian Gleeson, CP (Passionist Congregation) on the meaning of the celebration for us today, as we follow Jesus on the way to perfection. Jesus has just given us his challengingContinue reading “Nov. 1 ALL SAINTS’ DAY, SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION By Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM”
SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time by Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM
The ninth chapter of Mark’s gospel is alive with visionary wonders. It begins with the narrative of the transfiguration in which Peter, James and John behold Christ with new eyes – yet Jesus orders them not to tell anyone what they have seen –Jesus is teaching the disciples about the coming passion, but they areContinue reading “SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time by Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM”
SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION, 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) By Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM
For about three Sundays now, the liturgical readings from the gospel of St. John are about the theme of the “Bread of Life.” Jesus points to Himself as the Bread of life. This is one of the great passages of the New Testament , and one of the most difficult text to understand, just asContinue reading “SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION, 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) By Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM”
SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION By Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM
The new encyclical of Pope Francis about the Environmentspeaks of the church thinking on the value of care for creation, since, “it cries out to us because we have inflicted on her by our irresponsible use and abuse of the goods with which God has endowed us.” It is characteristic of God to give life,Continue reading “SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION By Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM”
Ascension Sunday (B) SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION by Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM
There is much pathos and longing in the story of the ascension which these readings give us twice. The story contains on the one hand the theme of the exaltation of Jesus to the right hand of the Father, as we have preserved it in the creeds – the theme of the indication of JesusContinue reading “Ascension Sunday (B) SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION by Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM”
“Christ is Risen! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia”, Easter Sunday Gospel Reflection By Fr. Efren Jimnez, OFM
Once again, we hear this beautiful and most solemn strain! Like an outburst, it lifts us up to the realm where God reigns triumphantly. It is a victory song of the great assembly in heaven before the throne of the exalted Lord (Rev. 19). We are truly an Easter people! Easter is, however, a momentousContinue reading ““Christ is Risen! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia”, Easter Sunday Gospel Reflection By Fr. Efren Jimnez, OFM”
“LENT” A SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION By Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM
Lent is the period of 40 days which comes before Easter in the Christian calendar. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Lent is a season of reflection and preparation before the celebration of Easter. By observing the 40 days of Lent, Christians replicate Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and withdrawal into the desert for 40 days. Lent is markedContinue reading ““LENT” A SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION By Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM”
Sunday Gospel Reflection for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time by Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM
This column features some messages of Pope Francis taken from his Apostolic Letter, Gaudium Evangelii (2013) from where his messages are taken during his pastoral visit here in the country. Participation in political life is a moral obligation. (Paragraph 220) People in every nation enhance the social dimension of their lives by acting as committedContinue reading “Sunday Gospel Reflection for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time by Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM”
SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Cycle B By Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM
Its three days before Christmas! Who would not be touched by such a great mystery! A time to marvel at the greatness and beauty of everything pulsating with life! What amazes us, however, is how we cease to marvel at, and take for granted, the most marvelous event to shake human history. Both John andContinue reading “SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Cycle B By Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM”
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