Conversion is a journey towards who we really are before the Lord, to our authentic identity in God: Sinful yet Beloved! The German Jesuit priest Fr. Alfred Delp, who wrote powerful meditations from prison on “the spiritual meaning and lessons of Advent” before being martyred by the Nazis in a Nazi death camp in 1945,Continue reading ““Conversion: Being Shaken To Our Authentic Identity In God,” by Fr. Robert Manansala”
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“Solemnity of Christ The King: The King Who Saves”, By Fr. Joel Sulse, OFM
The underlying spirituality here is despite our wickedness and misgivings, the love of Christ will always be overflowing in us. But like the repentant thief in the gospel, we need to recognize in faith the kingship of Jesus and His holy operations and intents. We celebrate this Sunday the Solemnity of Christ the King. TheContinue reading ““Solemnity of Christ The King: The King Who Saves”, By Fr. Joel Sulse, OFM”
“Sustaining Hope in Time of Terrible Loss”, by Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM
Sustaining hope in time of terrible loss is a great virtue. It directs our attention that there is greater truth in God, creation must be respected and awed and must be seen as sustainers of life. Vivid images of tragedy come crossing my mind as I write this reflection – powerful wind, uprooting trees, wipingContinue reading ““Sustaining Hope in Time of Terrible Loss”, by Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM”
“God of The Living: A challenge to re-frame our humanity”, by Fr. Reu Galoy, OFM
Enhance your life every day by pondering that life shares God’s life. Place your hope on immortality, not on fears your ego has over extinction, but on an understanding of your true inner being.– Michael R. Kent Fear of the unknown is something we have to reckon with. The easy way to cope with thisContinue reading ““God of The Living: A challenge to re-frame our humanity”, by Fr. Reu Galoy, OFM”
“Money Fills Your Pocket But Empties Your Heart”, Fr. Jesus Galindo, OFM
As long as we are ruled by greed and selfishness, we only think of ourselves and our welfare. But as soon as Jesus takes hold of our life, we begin to think about the needs of others. Luke’s gospel can very well be called the “Gospel of the Underdog.” Jesus consistently shows his love andContinue reading ““Money Fills Your Pocket But Empties Your Heart”, Fr. Jesus Galindo, OFM”
“Self-Idolatry And Humble Repentance” by Fr. Robert Manansala, OFM
“One achieves uprightness before God not by one’s activity but by a contrite and humble recognition of one’s own sinfulness.” – J. A. Fitzmeyer The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector is a story of divine reversal that challenges us to reexamine our value systems and the way we evaluate ourselves and otherContinue reading ““Self-Idolatry And Humble Repentance” by Fr. Robert Manansala, OFM”
“Faith: The Key to a Real Thanksgiving”, by Fr. Joel Sulse, OFM
St. Paul in his letter to Timothy tells us that God will never deny us, and He remains faithful no matter how unfaithful we are as human persons. Therefore, let it be an encouragement for all of us on how we can follow the spirit of God. “Where are the other nine? Has none butContinue reading ““Faith: The Key to a Real Thanksgiving”, by Fr. Joel Sulse, OFM”
“We have done no more than our duty”, Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM
The person of faith becomes so much part of the world of God that even God is one of the family, a person whom one can address in perfect familiarity, even to the point of complaining. In faith, this is the expected, the ordinary, and the “natural.” One of the fascinating characteristics of the scripturesContinue reading ““We have done no more than our duty”, Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM”
“Make Friends with Dishonest Wealth” by Fr. Jesus Galindo
Make friends with those who, when one day you find yourself in trouble, that is, before God’s throne of justice, will defend and welcome you. These friends, we know, are the poor. This Sunday’s Gospel presents us with a parable that in some respects has important contemporary relevance: the parable of the dishonest steward. TheContinue reading ““Make Friends with Dishonest Wealth” by Fr. Jesus Galindo”
“The Parable of the Prodigal Father and The Two Lost Sons”, by Fr. Robert Manansala, OFM
All of us are in need of continuous homecoming to God who is unconditional in his love and who alone can lead us to proper relationships with him and with one another. Today’s gospel pericope (Luke 15:1-32) is considered by many Biblical scholars as the heart of the gospel of Luke. If one gets theContinue reading ““The Parable of the Prodigal Father and The Two Lost Sons”, by Fr. Robert Manansala, OFM”
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