Reflections Archive

Epistemologically, it is believed that we are born without built-in mental content and that therefore all knowledge comes from experience or perception. Simply saying, our minds were empty at first. Then every second, it is filled by what we experienced and perceived....

Juan, John, Johann Ano ba ang ibig sabihin ng iyong ngalan? Iyong ngalan napabantog sa pagbibinyag ng mga tao Sa Betanya at kay Kristo. Ngunit sino ka bang talaga? Itinanong sa iyo kung ikaw ang Mesiyas O ang Propeta na si Elias? Ngunit matapat mong itinugon na di...

There is something beautiful about all the lights that we now see around us in our home and in the streets. As they shine and sparkle, it catches our eyes and get our attention. However, more than anything else as the journey of Advent continues, as we prepare the...

I have been always envious of Peter Pan; have always wanted to be like him - never growing old, always free from the worries and cares of the world. And the best part is - to always be living by the day in pure wonder in Neverland. Wishful thinking, I know. We don't...

God is the source of all love and life, and in return He deserves our respect, obedience and love. We are called to imitate Him in His goodness and generosity. Today, as we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe, we see in Christ...

Human beings are the most valuable creation that the Lord made. Every human is equipped with all the necessary abilities to improve the world and be people of greatness and success. As the best creatures, we are given different capacities, functions and skills and talents to grow and give back more of what we have to the creator.

Many of us have experienced the overwhelming excitement as we approach and wait for any big events in our lives and the amount of uncontrollable emotions that we feel whenever a special occasion is coming. Waiting is full of excitement, eager anticipation and...

Each individual has different job titles, functions and responsibilities. May it be an accountant, doctor, manager, secretary, priest, teacher, daughter, son, parent, that sort of thing. Everyone of us is entitled to act accordingly to our titles and do our duty based...

As time goes by, the world demands a lot from us. Each generation woke up with certain demands to comply with regards to sustaining what the world requires and the society dictates. No one is exempted to the contagious hypocrisy present among people. Say, we educate...

In the Jewish tradition, there are 613 commandments. In today's gospel, it was the intention of the Pharisee to test Jesus in asking Him what the greatest is among these. Perhaps, in the the mind of the scribe, if Jesus would single out a commandment, the importance...

Jesus Christ is the master of every situation. He recognizes hypocrisy and exposes with the light of truth. Jesus steadfastly faces his enemies courageously, knowing well what they seek and taking their challenge and beating them on their own game. We, as Christians,...