Introduction: In Greek mythology, the rod of Asclepius is a serpent-entwined rod wielded by Greek god Asclepius, a deity associated with healing and medicine. In modern times the symbol has continued to be used as the symbol of the medical profession. The significance of the serpent has been interpreted in various ways; sometimes the sheddingContinue reading “The Cross as Symbol of God’s Love and our Sinfulness, Gospel Reflection for the 4th Sunday of Lent (B) John 3:14-21 By Fr. Baltazar Obico, OFM”
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“Life as Pilgrimage: From the Father Back to the Father by Way of Jesus”, by Fr. Baltazar Obico, OFM, 5th Sunday of Easter Reflection
Intro Majority of us go through life and living without pondering on the question of life itself. Who am I? A question that can be answered if prior questions of “Where do I come from?”“Where am I going?” are answered. Or “What’s the point of being here?” Our time and energy are not sufficient toContinue reading ““Life as Pilgrimage: From the Father Back to the Father by Way of Jesus”, by Fr. Baltazar Obico, OFM, 5th Sunday of Easter Reflection”
“Being Salt and Light: We are sent into the World”, Mt 5:13:16, by Fr. Baltazar Obico, OFM
The Lord is the source of strength, power and inspiration, transcending anything, which we can see and understand. Do you still remember the communion veil? The tall wall of most convents? Women’s veil everytime they go to church? These are expressions of how the church saw herself prior to Vatican II. In 1870, Vatican IContinue reading ““Being Salt and Light: We are sent into the World”, Mt 5:13:16, by Fr. Baltazar Obico, OFM”
“3rd Sunday of Advent: Rejoice, the God is Near”, by Fr. Baltazar Obico, OFM
Real joy is no longer linked with possession of some object. Rather it is God coming in history that is the reason for rejoicing. Nothing can tarnish this joy; not even suffering and trial. Introduction The latest count is around 6 thousand dead, some 1700 missing and 20,000 families still in evacuation centers. The wholeContinue reading ““3rd Sunday of Advent: Rejoice, the God is Near”, by Fr. Baltazar Obico, OFM”
“Persistence in Prayer” by Fr. Baltazar Obico, OFM
The efficacy of our prayer does not come from its form. What matters is the faith that accompanies the forms of prayer; the filial trust and confidence that we are children of God who is a Father. In this age of charismatic renewal in the Church, a new prayer form has emerged. It is spontaneous,Continue reading ““Persistence in Prayer” by Fr. Baltazar Obico, OFM”
“Cost of Discipleship” by Fr. Baltazar Obico, OFM
Following of Jesus confronts us with hard choices and jars any notion that being a Christian leads to social enhancement and personal betterment. Carrying our crosses means to love others by denying ourselves, a life of self-sacrifice. One of the ten commandments is to honour our parents. The entire Sacred Scriptures, especially the Old Testament,Continue reading ““Cost of Discipleship” by Fr. Baltazar Obico, OFM”
“Vigilance” by Fr. Balltazar Obico, OFM
“Be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.“ It has been said by many cultural anthropologists that one of our cultural traits as Filipinos is the mañana habit; to postpone tasks to be done for some other days with the thought of having ample time to finishContinue reading ““Vigilance” by Fr. Balltazar Obico, OFM”
“Efficacy of and Persistence in Prayer”, by Fr. Balltazar Obico, OFM
Our prayers are efficacious not because of their forms. They are helpful and facilitative, but because of the goodness and generosity of the Father, prayer is rooted in the kindness and generosity of God. Introduction. There was a time during the height of the popularity of the Cursillo Movement when every Cursillista addressed Jesus asContinue reading ““Efficacy of and Persistence in Prayer”, by Fr. Balltazar Obico, OFM”
“LUKE 9; 51-62” by Fr. Tasang
Discipleship therefore is about following Jesus, calling us to a life in common and in communion with him. The common ground of communion of life with Jesus is: detachment from material things so that one is open and ready, freedom from fear of death, and finally a rejection of any fetters from the past soContinue reading ““LUKE 9; 51-62” by Fr. Tasang”
“Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ” (Corpus Christi), by Fr. Tasang
Corpus Cbristi means above all the mystical body of Christ, the community of believers. 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, because every Eucharistic celebration is a feast of the BodyContinue reading ““Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ” (Corpus Christi), by Fr. Tasang”
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