Giving back and paying back
THE GOSPEL reminds us of our duty to give back and pay back what God has given us. We should do our best to...
Hurry up to do God’s work
THE READINGS of the Mass of December 21 ably evoke the sentiment of joy as we look forward to the coming birth of Christ...
The virgin birth
“THE Lord himself will grant to you a sign. Behold, a virgin will conceive, and she will give birth to a son, and his...
Sports as preparation for Christmas
CHRISTMAS being the birth of Christ our Redeemer, we should be properly prepared for it in both body and soul. The spiritual preparation, of...
Christian confidence amid mysteries
WE ARE now days before Christmas. Our longing for the birth of Christ is heightened, thanks to our tradition of the Simbang Gabi that...
The need for continuing formation
IT’S INTERESTING to note that despite the heavy and tight schedule Christ had during his public life, he always managed to find time to...
The true freedom that comes from God’s love
THAT GOSPEL episode about some Pharisees who dared to tell Christ that his disciples did not observe the Sabbath law since they were plucking...
‘Learn from me for I am meek and humble of heart’
TREMENDOUS and incredible words coming from Christ himself, perfect God and perfect man. He showed this humility and meekness of his in Bethlehem, in...
How to develop prudence or practical wisdom
THE SECRET is to be like a child, simple and humble. We can draw that conclusion from the words of Christ himself: “I confess...
The mercies of God
THAT lamentation of Christ because some people did not ask for forgiveness for their sins in spite of the many blessings given to them...