By: Fr. Roy Cimagala THAT gospel episode about Christ healing a big crowd of sick people by laying his hands on each one of them (cfr. Lk 4,40) speaks eloquently of how we ought to deal with everyone we meet in our life. He just did not say, “All of you, be cured.” No. He
October 2, 2019
By: Fr. Roy Cimagala THIS concern should never be taken for granted. This is actually a much bigger concern than what we have in the areas of politics, social life, business or the now in-thing of climate change, ecology and other environmental issues. And the simple reason is that this concern is fundamental in our
October 1, 2019
By: Fr. Roy Cimagala GIVEN the increasingly pressing conditions of the world today and the permanent, ultimate and most precious goal of ours, we really need to be more serious and more skillful in synergizing both the active and contemplative modes of our life. Yes, we have to be immersed and get involved as much
September 30, 2019
By: Fr. Roy Cimagala IN our discussions and exchanges, especially when we have to sort out differences and settle conflicts, it always pays to be gentle in our ways even as we like to be forceful in advancing our views. Good manners always pay. It should never be set aside even if the other parties
September 28, 2019
By: Fr. Roy Cimagala THERE is no doubt about it. If we truly live the virtue of charity that reflects, echoes and replicates the love of God for us, we should be ready to fall into some madness. We have to be ready to be some kind of madmen. This charity will surely overwhelm all
September 27, 2019
By: Fr. Roy Cimagala THERE are, of course, different ways and kinds of rest. But we should try to have a really good one that is fit for our dignity as persons and children of God. And this kind of rest can only be found in Christ who precisely said: “Come to me, all you
September 26, 2019
By: Fr. Roy Cimagala FALLING into routine, which is another name for spiritual lukewarmness, is a common occurrence that we should know how to handle. It cannot be denied that there are certain things that we do day in and day out. Yes, falling into a routine is a constant threat to us. If we
September 24, 2019
By: Fr. Roy Cimagala OFTEN overshadowed by what we consider to be more important concerns, like those in our professional work, politics, business, etc., taking care of our family get-togethers actually hold a certain priority over them, since these gatherings possess a foundational or cornerstone type of importance in our life. And the simple reason
September 21, 2019
By: Fr. Roy Cimagala Email: roycimagala@gmail.com OF course, we have to use all the means to be effective. Like, we need to be clear with our goals to reach, the relevant resources we need, the time-frame in which we work, etc. But let us realize that all these are more to assure us of being
September 20, 2019
By: Fr. Roy Cimagala I WAS very moved and impressed when a young man, now rising in his profession, said that he accepts whatever God has given him or has allowed to happen to him. An illegitimate son, he holds no resentment or grudge against his father who practically neglected him in his growing up
September 19, 2019
By: Fr. Roy Cimagala THERE seems to be a sharp surge of disturbed people around these days. As a result, we can see more people who are clearly mentally ill, with very erratic behavior. And if they are not withdrawn from the world, alienating themselves and rotting away in their own universe, they get overly
September 18, 2019
By: Fr. Roy Cimagala The reason is simple. Freedom is such a tricky thing to handle. It can easily be abused and ruin us. If not handled properly, its comeuppance is much graver than whatever pleasure its so-called perks and privileges can give us. So, caveat emptor! That’s why St. Paul in his Letter to
September 17, 2019