Externals (22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
True religion is “to care for orphans and widows in their affliction and to keep oneself unstained by the world.” These days, our land is stained by needless blood... Read more
The Best Insurance (20th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
The gospel today Jesus talks about the best insurance policy ever: the Bread of Life. Then as now, many find Jesus’ claims and promises ridiculous and abandon Him. Jesus... Read more
Hunger (18th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Our hunger for consolation is fed by careful words and silent presences that speak to the desolation in our soul. Our hunger for understanding is fed by the acceptance... Read more
“Go and Do Likewise” (Solemnity of St. Ignatius of Loyola)
The Philippine Province of the Society is celebrating 60 years since it became an independent province, after having been a mission of the New York Province. For all these... Read more
Gather The Crumbs (17th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Every single day of our lives he performs miracles, both great and small. Too often his miracles are far too subtle for us to notice. Today the Lord says... Read more
Koum (13th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
In the Gospel today, when Jesus tells the daughter of Jairus, “Talitha koum” (little girl, get up), he is reminding us that God did not make death, that we... Read more
Beyond Locusts and Wild Honey
Being cousin to Jesus and called the greatest prophet that ever lived by Christ, John the Baptist remains a very humble person. He never calls attention to himself and... Read more
Triune God: Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier
We thank this Triune God for gently revealing Godself to us: Creator-Redeemer-Sanctifier! Three persons in one God who continues to abide in us until Christ can gather all in... Read more
Elevation (Ascension Sunday)
God’s love elevates. If we find it tough or confusing, we are allowed to take deep breaths and recover by choosing to be elevated in God’s love. It is... Read more