Love, Obedience, and Freedom
Is freedom and obedience to God’s law incompatible? Is it a choice only between either one? Like, we’re either free to do what we want or forced to blindly... Read more
How do we read Scripture?
Pope Francis invites us to dedicate the third Sunday in Ordinary Time to the Word of God. Accompanied by today’s Gospel, let us try to see how we can... Read more
Pit Senyor! (Feast of the Sto. Niño)
While the rest of the Catholic Church reflects on the Call of the First Disciples narrated in John 1, 35-39, the Church in the Philippines celebrates "Pit Senyor!," the... Read more
What If? (32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
We are an “Easter people.” So whatever good we do in this life, we do because we know that last breath does not mean last life. If there were... Read more
Dots (27th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
The face of Christ reminds us of one evening when the Master of masters was on his knees washing our feet his servants, redeeming the debt of our sins... Read more
Distance (22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
This story is also about distance. It cautions us not to be presumptuous about what is central and peripheral to God. Read more
Narrow Gate (21st Sunday in Ordinary Time)
“Will only a few people be saved?” If you read Jesus’ reply more carefully, you will see that he does not really give a definite answer to the question.... Read more
Rich (18th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
To be clear, the Lord is not really asking us to lead dispossessed and destitute lives. He is just alerting us to take care that our possessions do not... Read more
Dare You Ask For The Spirit? (17th Sunday In Ordinary Time)
“Ask and you will receive,” Jesus promises us in our Gospel today. But let’s be real and go deeper: How many times have you prayed for a particular favor... Read more
Discern and Learn (13th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
The Gospel reading of this week presents a challenging path for those who would like to follow Jesus. It talks about taking on the way of non-violence. It talks... Read more