Most of the images of Jesus we see in our churches are those of the Sto. Niño, the Sacred Heart and Christ the King — all with crown and scepter, symbols of power. We seldom see an image of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, carrying a lamb on his lap or on his shoulders, or leadingContinue reading ““I am the Gate of the Sheep” by Fr. Jesus Galindo, OFM, A Sunday Gospel Reflection on the 4th Sunday of Easter (A)”
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“Lent and the Sacraments of Baptism and Penance” by Fr. Jesus Galindo, OFM
LENT AND THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Many of the biblical readings at Mass during this season of Lent can hardly be understood unless we keep in mind the institution of the catechumenate and the religious instruction which the catechumens, i.e., the candidates for baptism, received during the first part of the Mass. One could becomeContinue reading ““Lent and the Sacraments of Baptism and Penance” by Fr. Jesus Galindo, OFM”
“Whoever Believes in Me Will Never Die”, by Fr. Jesus Galindo, OFM
Water→Light→Life. There is a steady crescendo, a growing intensity, in the gospels of the last three Sundays—all from St. John. On the third Sunday of Lent, Jesus was portrayed as the living water that gave new life to the Samaritan woman and to her town mates. Last Sunday, fourth of Lent, Jesus was the life-givingContinue reading ““Whoever Believes in Me Will Never Die”, by Fr. Jesus Galindo, OFM”
“Not on Bread Alone Is Man to Live” by Fr. Jesus Galindo, OFM
Lent is not mainly about “giving up,” rather it is about “growing up.” It is a time to enrich and strengthen our faith and to reinforce our weak spots—where temptations are more likely to get through; it might be anger, unforgiveness, addiction to gambling, alcohol or drugs, pride or infidelity. The aim is to getContinue reading ““Not on Bread Alone Is Man to Live” by Fr. Jesus Galindo, OFM”
“Repent, the Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand.” by Fr. Jesus Galindo, OFM
…to establish the kingdom of God, a kingdom of justice, peace, truth and love… for this task to succeed, …(Jesus needed to find) …only a humble and docile heart. Historical note: Zebulun and Naphtali, mentioned in today’s first reading from the prophet Isaiah and in the gospel, are two of the twelve tribes of IsraelContinue reading ““Repent, the Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand.” by Fr. Jesus Galindo, OFM”
Can God do anything? Is he almighty?
“For God nothing is impossible” (see Luke 1:37). He is almighty. Anyone who calls on God in need believes that he is all-powerful. God created the world out of nothing. He is the Lord of history. He guides all things and can do everything. How he uses his omnipotence is of course a mystery. NotContinue reading “Can God do anything? Is he almighty?”
“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”
“Your Faith Has Saved You” by Fr. Jesus
What the gospel wants to tell us is that Jesus loves the sinner’s humility and repentance, while he detests the pride of the self-righteous. During this Year of Faith, which is well into its second half, it might have been a good spiritual exercise to take up, on Sundays, gospel passages in which faith isContinue reading ““Your Faith Has Saved You” by Fr. Jesus”
“The Advocate Will Teach You Everything”, by Fr. Jesus
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives (peace) do I give it to you.” The Farewell Discourse of Jesus (John 13-17), to which today’s gospel belongs, is his last will and testament, wherein he gives his apostles precious pieces of advice in order to help themContinue reading ““The Advocate Will Teach You Everything”, by Fr. Jesus”
“Better for us to obey God than men”, by Fr. Jesus
When we read the gospels, one thing that strikes us is Jesus’ poor choice of disciples: rude fishermen, unlearned, incompetent men. Particularly, the choice of Peter, impulsive and cowardly, as leader of the group and caretaker of the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Nowadays, those men wouldn’t have a chance to be admitted toContinue reading ““Better for us to obey God than men”, by Fr. Jesus”
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