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Thursday, July 31, 2025

The Underpinning

Be ready for the worst scenario in our life

WHILE Christ assured us that everything has been taken care of by him, we should not be so naïve as to think all will...

We are all capable of betrayal

WHILE this is something that we should try our best to avoid, we cannot deny that in spite of our best efforts, we are...

Beware of our bad reactions to things

THE GOSPEL of John 12, 1-11 speaks of how Judas, the traitor, reacted badly when Mary, the sister of Martha and the resurrected Lazarus,...

We really need to know Christ

THIS POINT may sound obvious and trite, but it’s actually something for us to take seriously. We cannot deny that though we consider ourselves...

‘The Lord remembers his covenant forever’

THAT’S THE responsorial psalm for the Mass of Thursday of the 5th Week of Lent. (cfr. Ps 105, 8) It’s all worthwhile to bring...

Always give God priority

WE CAN never overemphasize this need. When our relation with God is not strong, deep and abiding, there would be no other way than...

The strong faith of St. Joseph

ON THE Solemnity of St. Joseph, celebrated on March 19, the readings of the Mass highlight the importance and indispensability of faith, which is...

Truth, justice, mercy always prevail in the end

WE HAVE to build up our conviction in this truth of our faith. God always is in control of things, no matter how twisted...

Zeal for all the things of God

THIS IS what we can learn from that gospel episode of Christ driving those who converted the temple into a market place (cfr. Jn...

Christ wants us to be productive

THE gospel of Mattew 21,33-43.45-46 reminds us that Christ wants us to be fruitful and productive, making use of everything that he has given...