THAT’S what Christ wants us to be. In that gospel episode where the disciples were discussing who among them was the greatest, Christ jolted them by putting a child in their midst and said the following: “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives the
September 30, 2024
WE need to understand these words Christ addressed to the apostle John who complained that he saw someone casting out devils in Christ’s name but did not follow the apostles. (cfr. Mk 9,38) Of course, Christ forbade him, telling him that no one can do a miracle in Christ’s name and
September 28, 2024
THE Book of Ecclesiastes has a great message for us that precisely should inspire confidence in us as we go through the ocean of life that can be calm one time and rough at another time. (cfr. 3,1-11) “All things have their season, and in their times all things pass under
September 27, 2024
THIS happens when we allow ourselves not to be guided by faith. No matter how intelligent and smart we are, if we are not guided by our Christian faith, it would just be a matter of time before we become the worst beast on earth, inflicting all kinds of evils far
September 26, 2024
By Fr. Roy Cimagala FROM the Book of Proverbs (cfr. 30,5-9) which is the first reading of the Mass on Wednesday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time, we are told that “every work of God is fire tried: he is a buckler to them that hope in him. Add not anything to his words,
September 25, 2024
WE should never get tired of reminding ourselves of this most basic and indispensable element in our life. It’s in God’s will where we can attain our true dignity and the fullness of our humanity. That’s when we truly become God’s image and likeness as God wants us to be, and
September 24, 2024
WE have to be more aware of this great responsibility of ours if we are to be consistent with our Christian identity. We should not be shy or afraid to show our Christian identity to everyone. Let’s show it in such a way as to inspire others to follow and love
September 23, 2024
THAT Christ already talked about his coming passion, death and resurrection should reassure us that there is no need for us to be overly worried about any suffering we can encounter in this life. (cfr. Mk 9,30-37) As long as we refer our suffering to the saving passion, death and resurrection
September 21, 2024
THAT gospel episode where Christ with his 12 apostles journeyed from one town to another preaching, and accompanied by some women, one of whom was Mary Magdalene who had a colorful past, and the others who were generous enough to share their resources for the mission of Christ, (cfr. Lk 8,1-3)
September 20, 2024
THIS is the lesson we can draw from that gospel episode where sinful woman just barged into a party where Christ was and started to offer him a special homage which Christ valued more than what the judgmental host did for him. (cfr. Lk 7,36-50) Let’s listen to the reasoning of
September 19, 2024
GIVEN the fact that we are not meant to remain only in the natural level, relying simply on our human powers, but rather are meant to enter and share the supernatural life of God since we are his image and likeness, we have to be clear that we have to be
September 18, 2024
THIS should be one goal we should try our best to pursue and train ourselves for. Given the human condition we have in this world, hounded by all sorts of challenges, trials and difficulties, we should just try our best, with God’s help, of course, to be of help to others
September 17, 2024