Reflections Archive

To give someone our little time and attention is one of the greatest gifts we can give to one another like Jesus did to the hemorrhaging woman and the little girl.  When we are confronted of disheartening storms in our lives and it seems that our prayers are...

Hindi palaging totoo ang sinabi ng manunulat, "When you were born, you were crying and everyone else was smiling." Bagama't madalas na ang pagsilang ng isang sanggol ay nagdudulot ng tuwa, may mga pagkakataong nagbubunga rin ito ng takot, pangamba, galit at...

Winika ni San Alfonso, “Great works arise from weak beginnings.” Angkop na angkop ito sa mensahe ng ebanghelyo para sa linggong ito. Ang butil ng mustasa na pinakamaliit sa lahat ng binhi ay pwedeng lumago at maging pinakamalaki sa lahat ng gulay. Kakaiba ang...

Palagi nating naririnig ang salitang "Eukaristiya."  Ito ay mula sa wikang Giyego na ang ibig sabihin ay "magpasalamat."  Sa pagdiriwang ng Dakilang Kapistahan ng Katawan at Dugo ni Cristo ay magandang balikan ang tinatawag na institution narrative na ibingay sa atin...

We are baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.  Making the sign of the cross is a great way to thank God for our baptism and to remember the Most Holy Trinity in a very personal way. To reflect the wondrous mystery of the Holy Trinity...

There are times in our lives when our confidence are shattered or when we know what we need to do, however we are so down and we can't think enough to work our way out because we lack courage and energy to move forward.  We may find ourselves fearful and confused in...

When asked about my life goals, I tend not to fully state what I want to do, or I want to achieve.  I guess my plans in life are far from what I should be really aiming for. Today, this gospel reminds me of the mission I am entrusted with : "go to the whole world and...

Growing up, in all the retreats and recollections I have attended, I have proudly regarded Jesus Christ as my friend; in Him I have confided everything, from the shallowest story down to my most painful memories.  But things took a turn when we reflected on today's...

Bakit nga ba tinatawag na mabuting Pastol?  Anu-ano ba ang mga katangiang taglay niya?  Anu-ano ang konkretong pagpapahayag ng kanyang kabutihan?  Batay sa ebanghelyo sa linggong ito tatlo ang katangian ng Mabuting Pastol : nakilala ang mga tupa, nagmamalasakit at...

"While they were still incredulous for joy and were amazed, he asked them, "Have you anything here to eat?" They gave him a piece of baked fish; he took it and ate it in front of them." (Lk 24: 41-43 ). While meals can certainly be a way of obtaining calories and...

Peace be with you!  Jesus greets His disciples with peace not just once but three times.  Our Lord always brings us assurance of His love and mercy despite of our doubts and fears.  Jesus gives us peace wrapped up in loving God, ever ready to embrace and forgive us....