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Are We Worthy of God’s Mercy?
“Each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done” (Bryan Stevenson)
Publish date: 2020 - 8 - 16
God’s Epiphanies in our life
Today’s readings are about God’s epiphanies in our life, but we need patience, focused listening, and faith before we can hear or see them.
Publish date: 2020 - 8 - 9
How to turn our littleness into greatness?
"Incline your ear, and come to me; listen, so that you may live"(Is 55:3)
Publish date: 2020 - 8 - 2
Would You Bring Only the Old or the New?
What does Jesus teach about the Kingdom of God? What is the significance of rejecting the ideologies of both left and right, the idolatry of both the new and the old? Let us unfold the story of this week's parable, the head of a household who brings from his storeroom both the new and the old.
Publish date: 2020 - 7 - 26
How Good It Is to be Able to Repent!
Repentance as a theme navigates its way masterfully through this Sunday's readings with persuasiveness and coherence.
Publish date: 2020 - 7 - 19
Are we able to perceive the hidden Truth?
To be able to perceive the Truth, we need an open heart and a willing ear
Publish date: 2020 - 7 - 12
“Come to Me” (Mt 11:28)
It is exactly in these times of uncertainties that we are brought back to the only certainty of hope and love through the in-dwelling Spirit of Christ.
Publish date: 2020 - 7 - 5
Qualities of a disciple – Are you a disciple Jesus defined in Matt 10:37-42?
In today’s readings, Jesus gives instructions on the qualities of a disciple. Let’s see if we are the disciple Jesus defined in Matt 10:37-42.
Publish date: 2020 - 6 - 28
“Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will acknowledge before my Father in heaven” (Mt 10:32)
The Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth will enable us to acknowledge Jesus properly
Publish date: 2020 - 6 - 21
The God of mercy, love and peace
The mercy of the Father, the love of the Son and the peace of the Holy Spirit are the source and foundation of our spiritual life
Publish date: 2020 - 6 - 7
Do you want to receive life? What is your deepest longing? All heavenly gifts are waiting for you.
On Pentecost, the disciples heard a strong driving wind, and then received amazing gifts of the Spirit, enabling them to proclaim and witness. The Holy Spirit is the heavenly grace that enlivens the Church in all aspects of its mission.
Publish date: 2020 - 5 - 31
“The holy Spirit … will teach you everything and remind you of all that [I] told you” (Jn 14:26)
The voice of the Holy Spirit may become clearer if we listen and pray with a faithful heart.
Publish date: 2020 - 5 - 17
From Shadows and Images into the Truth
Ever a gifted orator, St. Augustine was able to deliver a whole lecture on biblical theology in a few words: “The New Testament is hidden in the Old, and the Old Testament is manifested in the New”.
Publish date: 2020 - 5 - 10
Be the wise sheep of Jesus
As Jesus' sheep, we should strive to be wise by recognizing His voice and staying close to Him
Publish date: 2020 - 5 - 3
Our Own Walk to Emmaus
The disciples’ walk to Emmaus has ended here; however, our own walk to Emmaus has just begun.
Publish date: 2020 - 4 - 26
“Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe” (John 20:29)
The outcome of our faith is joy and the salvation of our souls (Ref. 1 Peter 1:8-9)
Publish date: 2020 - 4 - 19
What’s the relevance of resurrection during the coronavirus pandemic?
If resurrection is not true, then the whole foundation of our faith will come crumbling down.
Publish date: 2020 - 4 - 12
Are we ready to accompany Jesus into Jerusalem and point out His true identity to others?
It is not until after Jesus' death does His true identity is revealed.
Publish date: 2020 - 4 - 5
We are spiritually dead. Who can help?
In this 5th Sunday of Lent, we continue our Lenten journey with a magnificent meditation from the Gospel of John, the story of raising Lazarus from the dead. The details of John’s Gospel are meant to capture a deeper purpose. In this story, we hear about a man named Lazarus, which means “God helps”. He […]
Publish date: 2020 - 3 - 29
We Can Only See What We Are Willing to See
This week's readings remind us of our blind spots: areas that we may have willfully chosen to ignore.
Publish date: 2020 - 3 - 22
Conversion of a city
“Many Samaritans from that city believed in Jesus because of the woman’s testimony, ‘He told me everything I have ever done’” (John 4:39)
Publish date: 2020 - 3 - 15
Experience the Power of the Word of God
Enable us to feel the power of your word - a word that is incarnate and living; a word that must be proclaimed, received and experienced; a word that commands our worship and veneration.
Publish date: 2020 - 3 - 8
What is temptation? Why does God allow us to be tempted?
God does not preclude us from temptations but He sustains us in the midst of them
Publish date: 2020 - 3 - 1
