One of the most important questions we can ever ask ourselves is, “Does life have meaning over and above our own designs?” Does life have purpose beyond our making? How we answer this question has significant ramifications for our happiness and peace of mind. Is there a divine blueprint for how life unfolds or areContinue reading ““TRUST THE GRAND DESIGN”, SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION 4th Sunday of Advent by Fr. Reu Jose C. Galoy, OFM”
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SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time by Fr. Reu Jose C. Galoy, OFM
Our Gospel reading this Sunday has two major divisions. Jesus provides warning on the first part and lessons on the second part. Let me share with you William Barclay’s thoughts and reflection as we try to collectively make the message of the Gospel alive in the midst of our community. A warning against: 1. ItContinue reading “SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time by Fr. Reu Jose C. Galoy, OFM”
POPE FRANCIS: JESUS IS THE BREAD OF LIFE, SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION By Fr. Reu Jose C. Galoy, OFM
(Pope Francis has urged the faithful to look beyond material needs and turn to Jesus who is “the bread of life.” The Pope’s words came as he addressed the crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Sunday Angelus.) Taking his cue from the Gospel reading which tells of the crowd that went looking forContinue reading “POPE FRANCIS: JESUS IS THE BREAD OF LIFE, SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION By Fr. Reu Jose C. Galoy, OFM”
A Samar-itans call to Mission by Hannah G. Roa
The following write up describes Hannah’s experience working on the Housing project in San Antonio, Basey, Samar.Hannah is a member of the SYA or Single Young Adults ministry and the LeCom ministry. The project is a beneficiary of FrancisFest 2015. – Ed. Living in the 4 walls of a concrete jungle and trying to surviveContinue reading “A Samar-itans call to Mission by Hannah G. Roa”
CONGRATULATIONS, FR. REU!
THANKSGIVING MASS, TESTIMONIAL DINNER AND OATH TAKING The friars of the Franciscan Province of San Pedro Bautista, Philippines hosted a thanksgiving mass and testimonial dinner last June 22, 2015 at the Santuario de San Antonio parish. The occasion installed Fr. Cielito R. Almazan, OFM as the new Minister Provincial and Fr. Reu Jose C. Galoy,Continue reading “CONGRATULATIONS, FR. REU!”
Making Change Possible by Jack Finnegan, A SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION By Fr. Reu Jose C. Galoy
Each of today’s readings raises serious issues for the person who wishes to follow Jesus along the way. A few phrases strike me in a particular fashion and I would like to reflect on these against the background of God’s call in Christ to all of us to live according to His way of love,Continue reading “Making Change Possible by Jack Finnegan, A SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION By Fr. Reu Jose C. Galoy”
“Love one another as I have loved you.” A Sunday Reflection, 5th Sunday of Easter B By Fr. Jesus Galindo, OFM
During the early centuries of the Church, when Christians were being persecuted and martyred, some of them offered to die in place of others (just like St. Maximilian Kolbe did during World War II in the concentration camp of Auschwich). The pagans were amazed at this and remarked, “See how they love one another.” ReadingContinue reading ““Love one another as I have loved you.” A Sunday Reflection, 5th Sunday of Easter B By Fr. Jesus Galindo, OFM”
THANK YOU FROM FR. REU
With the culmination of the Lenten and Easter Celebrations, Fr. Reu would like to thank the following that helped in the preparations and implementation of our activities: 1.) Mike Julian and Alvin Lacambacal for organizing our Parish Visita Iglesia. 2.) Crissy Castillo and Grace Padilla for organizing our Seder Meal; the Galvez Family for agreeingContinue reading “THANK YOU FROM FR. REU”
SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION By Fr. Reu Jose C. Galoy, OFM
As We Celebrate the Feast of Divine Mercy, Let Us Listen to the Top 10 Mercy Quotes of Pope Francis: 1. I think we too are the people who, on the one hand, want to listen to Jesus, but on the other hand, at times, like to find a stick to beat others with, toContinue reading “SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION By Fr. Reu Jose C. Galoy, OFM”
“TRANSFIGURATION: A MOMENT OF GRACE TO LISTEN, LEARN, LIVE LIKE JESUS” SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION By Fr. Reu Jose C. Galoy
“No One Lives ‘on Tabor’ While on Earth” Pope Emeritus Benedict the XVI said – When one has the grace to sense a strong experience of God, it is as though seeing something similar to what the disciples experienced during the Transfiguration: For a moment they experienced ahead of time something that will constitute theContinue reading ““TRANSFIGURATION: A MOMENT OF GRACE TO LISTEN, LEARN, LIVE LIKE JESUS” SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION By Fr. Reu Jose C. Galoy”
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