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
Being Nico
In his own unassuming way, Fr. Nico strongly encourages us to be ourselves by being genuinely himself to us. And who is this genuine ‘self’? An extremely humorous, humble,... Read more
Ubi (6th Sunday of Easter)
The Gospel today sends us to love one another with a love that bears fruit, a love that returns and multiplies love many times over. It is a love... Read more
The Vine and the Branches (5th Sunday of Easter)
How can I remain faithful despite the many negative things happening in my life? We trust in God to take care of the fruitfulness. In the Gospel last Friday,... Read more
Fr. Victor J. Helly, SJ (1923-2018)
This is to inform you that FR. VICTOR J. HELLY, S. J. died early this morning, April 20, 2018, in The Medical City, Pasig City. He had been admitted... Read more
No Bones and Flesh (Third Sunday of Easter)
By letting us feel his bones and touch flesh, he also quietens our fears. He invites to rise from being weak and powerless to stand with Him in power... Read more
Not All Pain is Gain (Good Friday)
This Good Friday, we are invited to recall the suffering that our Lord Jesus endured. This does not mean, however, that we should stop there. We are invited to... Read more