They were not super humans! Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints, members of the Church Triumphant. These Holy Saints were mere men, women and children like you and I, who once lived in this cosmopolitan space. They had their peculiar struggles, and they were tempted; at different times they fell, but refused to…
Month: October 2018
The Two Ways – October 31, 2018
There are those who would be saved and those who, unfortunately, won’t be as lucky. Where one belongs to depends largely on one’s conducts and mode of living out God’s commands. Those who would be so privileged to gain admittance into the kingdom are those who follow the narrow gate; they are those who realize…
Humble Beginnings – October 30, 2018
From the little, the greatest often grows The nobility of the humble beginnings from which magnificent things crop has often left many in awe. In the preaching of Jesus, the kingdom of God appeared as an almost insignificant reality. It did not match the grandiose expectations of the people who were disillusioned with it. The…
Jesus’ Healing Touch – October 29, 2018
Moved with compassion, Jesus, unasked, extends his healing hands toward the crippled woman not minding the waiting criticism of the self-righteous religious leader who was offended that Jesus violated the Sabbath. One thing we must learn from this incident that ensued in the synagogue is this: Jesus is very alert and sensitive to human plights….
The Goodness of God – October 28, 2018
Our God is awesome; His saving help endures forever The hearts that constantly seek the face of God shall rejoice for he is their strength, he it is who works marvels for them. He delivers his people from bondage, cheers them unto laughter and songs of pure satisfaction and joy. Until one tastes, one cannot…
Repentance – October 27, 2018
Repentance is urgent As in a continuum, Jesus continues his insistent summons to repentance. The gospel passage delineates for us what our identity as Christians implies, namely that we must bear fruit and not become stale or barren. In the analogy of the fig tree employed by the Lord, the lord of the vineyard represents…
The World’s First Love: Mary, Mother of God – Fulton J. Sheen
With his characteristic eloquence and brilliance, Fulton Sheen presents a moving portrayal of the Blessed Virgin Mary that combines deep spirituality with history, philosophy, and theology. Mary’s whole life is lovingly portrayed in this word portrait that is a never failing source of information, consolation, and inspiration. While considering the different phases of Mary’s life,…
Reconciliation – October 26, 2018
Be reconciled while there is time For the umpteenth time, Jesus called the Jews hypocrites for they thought themselves wise while they were in fact unwise. They were able to read the signs of nature but unable to read the signs of the Messianic times given clearly beforehand by the Old Testament. They obstinately refused…
The Fire of God’s Love – October 25, 2018
Enkindle in us the fire of your love In construing the fire that Jesus speaks of in the Gospel of today, two interpretations are apt based on the Old Testament. First, the word ‘fire’ could refer to the word pronounced by the prophet (Jer 5:14; 23:29, cf also Sir 48:1). Often, verse 49 of the…
Stewardship – October 24, 2018
As disciples of Christ, we are all charged with the responsibility of attending to our Christian duties and not just looking after the master’s household but also those of our fellow disciples or stewards with love and respect. Jesus reiterates the paramount imperative of being alert and vigilant. He tells that the one who is…
Persevering Vigilance – October 23, 2018
Christians are like stewards waiting for the arrival of their master. They must, therefore, be untiringly prepared and watchful for the hour of the Lord’s return is unknown to any. The fact of Jesus’ second coming is certain but the timing remains uncertain. The fact of the uncertainty of date and time does not presuppose…
True Happiness – October 22, 2018
It is instructive, as we learn from the Lord’s lips, that complete happiness does not consist in the abundance of wealth and material possessions. To illustrate the despicable sin of avarice and covetousness, Jesus narrates the parable of the Rich Fool. In all of the latter’s feelings of self-satisfaction, self-sufficiency and greed, he does not…
The Evening Chapel 