Reflections Archive

Today we celebrate the sacrament of the Eucharist, which the Lord left us with his presence, of his bodily reality, of his sacrifice on the cross, and of the eternal life in which he has made us share. First of all, it is the fleshly reality of a body made of flesh...

ANG BANAL NA SANTATLO: UGNAYAN NG PAG-IBIG Biblical Context: Sa Juan 3:16-18, makikita natin ang pinakapuso ng ating pananampalataya. Bagama't hindi direktang binanggit ang salitang "Santatlo," malinaw ang pagkilos ng Diyos Ama na nagpadala sa Kanyang kaisa-isang Anak...

In the Gospel of John 20:19-23, the setting of the locked doors vividly reflects the disciples' paralyzing fear after the crucifixion. Jesus breaches this isolation not with condemnation but with the transformative greeting of "Peace be with you." The core theological...

In the Gospel of Matthew 28:16-20, we heard the eleven disciples met the resurrected Jesus on a mountain. They worshipped Him, though some doubted. Jesus declared all authority was His, then commissioned them: "Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in...

The Gospel passage of John 14:15–21 is part of Jesus’ farewell discourse during the Last Supper, where He prepares His disciples for His departure and assures them of His continuing presence. This passage emphasizes the intimate relationship between love, obedience,...

During the time of Jesus, sheep husbandry was fundamental in the economy of Israel, particularly in the hills and valleys of Judah and throughout Galilee. Shepherds had been raising fat-tailed sheep for meat, milk, wool, and temple sacrifices while living their lives...

We are now on the Third Sunday of Easter. The narrative of this Sunday's Gospel is a continuation of the resurrection story, where Christ had a series of appearances to his disciples. This time, we are being brought to a slightly distant place from where the events of...

Easter, Brothers and Sisters in Christ! We sometimes have a tendency to say or even use the phrase "to see is to believe" in order to believe and convince ourselves that something is real. In today's world, fake news often leads people to disregard what's real. On...

Sometimes, in the Gospel, there is a single detail that tells the whole story. In the Gospel of Luke, we are given such a detail: they came to the tomb—and the stone was rolled away (Lk 24:2). The stone was rolled away. That simple detail carries the full weight of...

Ang Tagumpay ng Kristong Ipinako sa Krus Marahil para sa karamihan ang krus ay ang pinakakahiya-hiyang uri ng kaparusahan ng tao. Ang kamatayan ng isang kriminal sa krus ay ang pinakanakaririmarim na kamatayan. Ngunit ang Santa Krus ng ating Panginoon ay ang...

The Hidden Gesture of the Last Supper The Last Supper, except for the Holy Eucharist, is the most important institution Jesus performed. The washing of the feet is of the significant gestures, but it was removed from the Mass. I believe it could be meaningful to have...