Love is a necessity
WE CAN come to that conclusion when we consider what Christ’s answer was when he was asked what the greatest commandment of God was....
Good governance and visioning
THAT GOSPEL parable about a king who gave a wedding feast for his son (cfr. Mt 22, 1-14) reminds us that we should be...
Be wary of envy
THIS IS a common problem. To be blunt, it happens because one’s intentions are not pure. Rather they bear a lot of ulterior motives...
All called to holiness and apostolate
WE HAVE to be most aware of this basic truth about ourselves. We are all called by God, our Creator and Father, to be...
Beware of our earthly attachments
THAT PARABLE of the rich young man (cfr. Mt 19, 16-22) clearly warns us that we have to be wary of our strong tendency...
The Living Bread that gives us eternal life
CHRIST said that of himself. “I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the...
Marriage and divorce
“SOME Pharisees approached Jesus, and tested him, saying, ‘Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any cause whatever?’” (Mt 19,...
Orienting our body to the spiritual and the supernatural
THAT’S the task and the duty that we are reminded of on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated on...
Patience and charity in fraternity
WE CANNOT deny that in our family and community life, we have to contend with the unavoidable differences and even conflicts that we can...
Spiritual childhood relevant in our complicated times
“THE disciples approached Jesus and said, ‘Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven?’ He called a child over, placed it in their...