(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”
Category Archives: Pastoral Team
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”
“The Joy of the Gospel” SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION By Fr. Laurian Janecki, OFM
“I invite all Christians, everywhere, at this very moment, to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ.” All quotes are from The Joy of the Gospel – by Pope Francis. How to have a renewed personal encounter with Christ. Adsum With this simple word, Mary allowed her heart to be drawn into God’s heart. AdsumContinue reading ““The Joy of the Gospel” SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION By Fr. Laurian Janecki, OFM”
The Lord is my Shepherd, 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION By Fr. Baltazar Obico, OFM
The English language uses the word herd mentality; it comes from the pastoral setting of tending the sheep. It means a mindless grouping/congregation of people very similar to our phenomenon of the so called HAKOT SYSTEM, where people are grouped together in a place not knowing why they are there in the first place, exceptContinue reading “The Lord is my Shepherd, 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION By Fr. Baltazar Obico, OFM”
“Jesus Christ, Son of God is a Merciful and Compassionate God” SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time By Fr. Serge Santos, OFM
Have you ever thought that our savior Jesus Christ could have done differently in proclaiming the Gospel to the world? In today’s gospel Jesus Christ sends the apostles two by two to the neighboring villages, preaching repentance, casting out demons, and healing the sick. They are to trust absolutely in Divine Providence for daily sustenance.Continue reading ““Jesus Christ, Son of God is a Merciful and Compassionate God” SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time By Fr. Serge Santos, OFM”
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”
12 Ordinary 2015 Mk: 4:35-41 SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION By Fr. Laurian Janicki, OFM
Falling asleep in the middle of chaos/problems has never come naturally to me…nor do I think it comes naturally to most people. In today’s reading from St. Mark, Jesus takes a nap while crossing the Sea of Galilee in a boat with the disciples. Then the storm brings high winds and rough seas, the boatContinue reading “12 Ordinary 2015 Mk: 4:35-41 SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION By Fr. Laurian Janicki, OFM”
SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION By Fr. Baltazar Obico, OFM
FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI: Corpus Christi celebrates the gifts we received, identifies who we are, and renews our commitment to which we are called. Background: Today’s feast is in a sense an unexpected feast for several reasons. It duplicates Holy Thursday; we are repeating the Last Supper celebration without the sadness of Good Friday. Secondly,Continue reading “SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION By Fr. Baltazar Obico, OFM”
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION By Fr. Serge Santos, OFM
Our brother and friend, Jesus Christ, obeyed totally his father and our father in his life acknowledging his mission as Son of God, undergoing his passion, crucifixion, and death on the cross in Calvary. Our Lord Jesus Christ is faithful to God the Father in the Holy Spirit from the beginning of his life asContinue reading “Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION By Fr. Serge Santos, OFM”
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