“The only tragedy in life is not to be saint.” – Léon Bloy At this year’s Lenten Recollection, Fr. Robert Manansala, OFM delivered a stirring reminder of the message of Pope Francis and how we can each internalize the Holy Father’s teachings. The message he focused on was Francis’ call to use the threefold humanContinue reading ““THINK, FEEL, DO” A Lenten Recollection By Javier Luis Gomez”
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Lenten Recollection Alert! By Javier Gomez
We would like to invite anyone interested to a short Lenten Recollection this coming Saturday, March 7 from 10am to 12noon to be given by Fr. Robert Manansala OFM. Our goal for this brief talk is to take some time to reflect a little on the seeds that have been sown by Pope Francis. We’reContinue reading “Lenten Recollection Alert! By Javier Gomez”
A Homily for Ash Wednesday by Fr. Robert B. Manansala, OFM
(Excerpts from Coming Home to God, a homily for Ash Wednesday by Fr. Robert B. Manansala, OFM) Ashes are a symbol of repentance and cleansing in the Bible…The imposition of ashes is not just a pious decoration so we can say we are abiding Catholics. No, it is a powerful, evocative and penitential symbol ofContinue reading “A Homily for Ash Wednesday by Fr. Robert B. Manansala, OFM”
February 18 is Ash Wednesday
(Excerpts from Coming Home to God, a homily for Ash Wednesday by Fr. Robert B. Manansala, OFM) Ashes are a symbol of repentance and cleansing in the Bible…The imposition of ashes is not just a pious decoration so we can say we are abiding Catholics. No, it is a powerful, evocative and penitential symbol ofContinue reading “February 18 is Ash Wednesday”
“Echoes of God’s Love” Book Launching
November 30, 2014, Saturday, marked a milestone in the life of SSAP guest friar priest, Fr. Robert Manansala, OFM. He launched his first book, Echoes of God’s Love (Homilies for Liturgical Cycle B) at the packed St. Bonaventure Room. The room was filled with parishioners, Franciscans, seminarians, family and friends, who came to show theirContinue reading ““Echoes of God’s Love” Book Launching”
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE (CWL) ADVENT RECOLLECTION
The Catholic Women’s League (CWL) held its yearly advent recollection with Fr. Robert Manansala, OFM as facilitator. Fr. Robert spoke on advent spirituality to the CWL members, and reminded them that the spirit of advent helps us to live a Christ-like life and to share with others the Christ we have received. Fr. Robert explainedContinue reading “CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE (CWL) ADVENT RECOLLECTION”
LOVING THE DEAD BEYOND THEIR EARTHLY LIFE, by Fr. Robert B. Manansala, OFM
The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day), Cycle B Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6;Rom 5:5-11 or Rom 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40 The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed echoes a very important message: no human life is perfect, not even Christian life. And the Good News on this Commemoration of theContinue reading “LOVING THE DEAD BEYOND THEIR EARTHLY LIFE, by Fr. Robert B. Manansala, OFM”
“WE WILL BE JUDGED ON LOVE”, A Reflection for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B, By Fr. Robert B. Manansala, OFM
Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51; 1 Thess 1:5-10; Mt 22:34-40 In January 2011, a picture of Dr. Richard Teo circulated in the internet. Together with it, a transcript of his talk on his life experiences went viral as well. He was a general medical practitioner turned cosmetic surgeon and he died of lungContinue reading ““WE WILL BE JUDGED ON LOVE”, A Reflection for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B, By Fr. Robert B. Manansala, OFM”
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, A Reflection by Fr. Robert Manansala, OFM
The gospel passage this Sunday, which contains a teaching on treasures in heaven and three parables on vigilance and faithfulness, can be summarized by the following line that we read in the text: “For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” The Jesuit biblical scholar Joseph A. Fitzmeyer says “this maxim hasContinue reading “19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, A Reflection by Fr. Robert Manansala, OFM”
“The Transfiguration of Jesus: A Cosmic Disclosure” Second Sunday of Lent, Year A, by Fr. Robert B. Manansala, OFM
The late Bishop Ian Ramsey of Durkham, who wrote extensively on the problem of religious language, Christian ethics, the relationship between science and religion, and Christian apologetics, often used the term “cosmic disclosure.” A cosmic disclosure is when you encounter an incident or a person and this brings about infinite dimension and meaning, that withoutContinue reading ““The Transfiguration of Jesus: A Cosmic Disclosure” Second Sunday of Lent, Year A, by Fr. Robert B. Manansala, OFM”
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