Diocese of Parañaque
From January 01, 2020 onwards, audio recordings of homilies are now archived in the Audio/ Video Library of our Facebook Page.
A Call to Deeper Righteousness ~ Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ February 15, 2026
Matthew 5:17–37 forms a central section of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, where He reveals the true meaning of the Law and calls His disciples to a deeper righteousness. Jesus begins by clarifying that He has not come to abolish the Law or the Prophets but to fulfill...
“Bearing Witness to Christ as Salt and Light” ~ Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ February 8, 2026
The first defining characteristic of Jesus’ disciples is to be the salt of the earth. Salt has a clear purpose: it gives flavor. People use salt because it makes food more pleasant and enjoyable. It is striking that Jesus says, “Salt is good,” suggesting that...
“Christianity is Other-centered life” ~ Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ February 1, 2026
Heaven is the place of the humble and meek of heart while hell is the place for the proud and arrogant. The two cannot be mixed up. To be true Christian, one must possess all the virtues contained in the Beatitudes. This was so clear to the Matthean Christian...
“OPENING OUR HEARTS TO GOD’S WORD” ~ National Bible Sunday
Opening Reflection for the National Bible Sunday Rev. Fr. Bryan Ma. Eala, OSM Recalling the importance given by the Second Vatican Council to rediscovering Sacred Scripture for the life of the Church, Pope Francis says he wrote this Apostolic Letter in response to...
“ANG TUNAY NA ‘PINAKADAKILA’ SA KAHARIAN NG DIYOS” ~ Kapistahan ng Santo Niño
Sa pasimula ng Chapter 18, lumapit ang mga alagad kay Hesus at nagtanong, "Sino po ang pinakadakila sa kaharian ng langit?" (v. 1). Sa kultura noong unang panahon, at maging sa ating panahon ngayon na puno ng kompetisyon at "likes" sa social media, ang pagiging dakila...
“THE BELOVED SON AT THE JORDAN” ~ The Baptism of the Lord
The Gospel of Matthew presents the baptism of Jesus as a theologically rich moment that inaugurates His public ministry and reveals His identity. Jesus comes from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John, an action that immediately raises a problem: John’s baptism...
EPIPHANY HOUSE BLESSING (Chalking the door)
The family gathers to ask God for the blessing of their home and that of those who inhabit or visit it. It is an invitation for Jesus to be a daily guest in their home, in our chores, comings and goings, our conversations, our work and games, our sorrows and joys. A...
“FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD” ~ January 4, 2026
Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. Epiphany means manifestation. What the Church celebrates today is the manifestation of our Lord to the whole world. He is revealed to the Magi who have come from the East to adore Him. These wise men expected...
“THE HOLY FAMILY IN EGYPT” ~ Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
As we celebrate the Sunday of Holy Family, our Gospel today speaks about the flight of the Holy Family into Egypt. For us, Servites, and for those who are praying the Rosary of Our Lady of Sorrows, this event is considered the second sorrow of Our Lady. To protect the...
“JOSEPH’S EXAMPLE: TRUSTING GOD’S PLAN” ~ Fourth Sunday of Advent
In the Gospel, Joseph is portrayed first and foremost as a just and righteous man whose commitment to the Law and to compassion shapes his initial response to Mary’s unexpected pregnancy; rather than exposing her to public shame or pursuing a harsh legal penalty, he...
“ADVENT OF TRANSFORMATION” ~ Third Sunday of Advent
The Third Sunday of Advent invites us to rejoice even as we wrestle with the tension between our expectations and God’s surprising ways. The Hebrew prophets offered many images of the Messiah—some, like Isaiah, promised a time of healing, restoration, and peace, while...
