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EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT, LIVING OUT OUR CALLING: FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

by | January 12, 2025 | Sunday Reflections | 0 Comments

As pilgrims of hope, the Gospel reading reminds us of our journey towards God’s love and affirmation. Just as the people anticipated the Messiah, we await spiritual renewal and transformation. John the Baptist pointed to Jesus, who baptizes us with the Holy Spirit,...
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SEEKING THE KNOWN-UNKNOWN: SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY

by | January 5, 2025 | Sunday Reflections | 0 Comments

We celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, an important liturgical event which signals that the Christmas season is about to come to an end. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Epiphany is the manifestation of Jesus as Messiah of...
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“SON, WHY HAVE YOU DONE THIS TO US?”: HOLY FAMILY SUNDAY

by | December 29, 2024 | Sunday Reflections | 0 Comments

So many scenarios today when parents ask questions to their children like Mary asked Jesus: “Son, why have you done this to us?”, out of concern for them. But children and youth of today seem too much irritated about questions from their parents or other adults, that...
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WONDER AND AWE IN GOD’S PRESENCE: 4th SUNDAY OF ADVENT

by | December 22, 2024 | Sunday Reflections | 0 Comments

The fourth Sunday of Advent encourages us to seek signs of God's presence in our lives. In today’s Gospel, we read about the Visitation, the event when Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth. This event is filled with joy as Elizabeth recognized Jesus when her baby, John,...
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HAPPINESS OF DOING WHAT IS RIGHT: 3rd SUNDAY OF ADVENT

by | December 15, 2024 | Sunday Reflections | 0 Comments

Rejoice in the Lord always, Rejoice! So near, so close that the coming of Jesus is at hand! The Third Sunday of Advent is called Gaudete or the Sunday of Joy. The rose-colored candle in the Advent wreath is lit and the priest is wearing rose-colored vestments in...
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SOUL UNDER CONSTRUCTION, SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE: 2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT

by | December 8, 2024 | Sunday Reflections | 0 Comments

To see a road under construction is our an ordinary view in our modern times. It couses some inconvenience for all the drivers, a lot of pollution for those living near, disturbance because of the noise and dust. But the maintenance of the roads and construction of...
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CALLED TO NEWNESS

by | December 1, 2024 | General Chapter XVI, Institution | 0 Comments

A PATH OF DISCERNMENT AND MISSION Contemplating the call of Saint Andrew and his brother Simon, the preacher reminds us of the distinction between profession and vocation. According to Gregorio Marañón, a well-known Spanish doctor, we can either do things from within...
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PEACE AND JUSTICE: 1st SUNDAY OF ADCENT

by | December 1, 2024 | Sunday Reflections | 0 Comments

Advent is not yet Christmas! Advent means coming. It is a period of preparation for the coming of Jesus. We are called upon by the Church to do two things: 1) to look back at the first coming of our Lord Jesus when he was born in Bethlehem, and 2) to look forward at...
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BETWEEN WORDS AND SIGNS OF HOPE

by | November 30, 2024 | General Chapter XVI, Institution | 0 Comments

The Chapter Assembly continued its work on elaboration of common agreements, and today was our last day—of this Chapter—with the laity. We began the morning by offering the Eucharist for them, reflecting on the importance of paying attention to reality in order to...
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LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE WITHOUT FEAR

by | November 29, 2024 | General Chapter XVI, Institution | 0 Comments

CHAPTER DOCUMENT We consecrated today with the Eucharist, allowing the Word to bring light and hope into our lives. Today's Gospel reminds us that we must take our proper place in the construction of God's kingdom. He wants us to be able to lift our heads because...
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RUAH

RUAH

by | Jun 4, 2022 |

Today we celebrate Pentecost Sunday, the birth of the Church, the coming of the Holy Spirit, and the end of the Easter Season. Our readings for this Sunday speak of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the importance of the Holy Spirit in our journey of faith. In the...

THE LORD IS RISEN

THE LORD IS RISEN

by | Apr 17, 2022 |

Gospel Reading: Jn 20:1-9 The Gospel reading according to John was an amazement to Mary Magdala of what had happened to Jesus.  It was early in the morning; it was still dark.  At once she ran and look for Simon Peter and told to other disciples what she thought would...

We are currently on trial

We are currently on trial

by | Apr 9, 2022 |

“This time of trial is over for you because it is all over for me. Move along and then, give one more step and rest in the middle of the way. From what I said to you; time will have the desired effect”. Letter 30.  The Gospel of Luke began with Jesus' trial.  Whenever...

MERCY AND COMPASSION

MERCY AND COMPASSION

by | Apr 2, 2022 |

The reading from the book of the Prophet Isaiah is a reminder to the faithful that they should not just be looking at what God has done, but also an invitation to realize that God is still very active in their lives and will continue to be active.  The Responsorial...

RESTORING HUMAN DIGNITY

RESTORING HUMAN DIGNITY

by | Mar 26, 2022 |

Even though floods can wash away all houses and fields, making people empty-handed, they cannot wash away their dignity. Even if the fire burned down many streets and villages, taking away all people's property, it could not destroy human dignity. Although calamity...

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