“We have never even heard that there is a Holy Spirit…” Thus, we read in ACTS 19:2 Today, many Christians may have asked the same question. But strangely sometimes the Holy Spirit manifests Himself in a wonderful way. This happened to Dr. Joel Jimenez, M.D., my cousin who works and lives with his family inContinue reading ““Pentecost Sunday,” A Gospel Reflection by Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM”
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Sunday Gospel Reflection by Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM
The Road to Emmaus – How to get There From Jerusalem, to Nablus, turn left at kilometer 9 (Nablus is a flourishing town, Center of Samaria district, known for its soap made from olive oil). Following the road for another 4 kilometers you hit a sleepy Arab Muslim Village called EL Qubeibeh, Emmaus. There areContinue reading “Sunday Gospel Reflection by Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM”
“Jesus as the Messiah From Which We Drink Living Water” by Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM
Jesus declared, “if anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. He who believes in me, as the scripture says, out of his heart will flow a river of flowing water.” (John 7:37-38) Our Country is so blessed with natural beauty, an archipelago of 7,107 Islands, vast oceans from all sides surround it –Continue reading ““Jesus as the Messiah From Which We Drink Living Water” by Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM”
February 16, 2014 Sunday Reflection by Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM
“Before men are life and death, good and evil, whichever he chooses shall be given him. Immense is the wisdom of the Lord; he is mighty in power, and all-seeing.” –(Book of Sirach, 15:15-20) St. Augustine said that the freedom of choice is man’s ticket to heaven, and not otherwise due to his / herContinue reading “February 16, 2014 Sunday Reflection by Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM”
“A BLESSED New Year (2014) to all!” by Fr. Efren Jimenez, OFM
Isang makakalikasan at makatarungang Bagong Taon sa lahat! Mabuhay ang pamilyang Filipino! When people treasure life than despise it, when people affirm and speak values to one another, when people know they are brothers and sisters, and they keep looking for reasons to have faith in God, then family life becomes a solid place forContinue reading ““A BLESSED New Year (2014) to all!” by Fr. Efren Jimenez, 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”
“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”
“Who is my Neighbor?” by Fr. EJ
For Jesus it was shockingly so simple, loving the neighbor as oneself is taken very literally. The Story of the lawyer’s question and its answer in parables is a familiar one, not only because we hear it often and it is easy to remember, but because we often find ourselves situated in that story. TheContinue reading ““Who is my Neighbor?” by Fr. EJ”
“Trinity Sunday” by Fr. EJ
The fullness of redemption is to be found in the Spirit. The Spirit completes the mystery of creation and redemption, guiding us into “all truth”, bringing us all together. After the cycle of Feasts celebrating the events and phases of Christ’s life among us, the liturgy moves into “ordinary time” But it passes through twoContinue reading ““Trinity Sunday” by Fr. EJ”
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