After mass one day in a Church in Buenos Aires, Argentina, there was a woman who showed the parish priest a discarded Holy Communion. The priest got the host, placed it in water to melt, and stored it in the Tabernacle. After a few days, the priest checked the host and found blood in the…
Month: May 2024
God Who is Love
In many readings, there is one message that the Church would like to send: God is Love. Since God is love, it is important that the love is shared with one another. That is why on Trinity Sunday, which we celebrated yesterday, the Trinity reminds us that there are three persons in one God. Indeed…
Unseen
Whenever I am asked what film about Exorcism do I like, for now, my response is Exorcism of Emily Rose. It is based on a true story, most of the scenes are in a courtroom discussing faith and science, and the scenes are not exaggerated. In talking about scenes, one of the most memorable ones…
True Healing
One of the most difficult of all human experiences is being sick. There are so many stresses: Financial Stress: How much will all these medicines, procedures, tests, and hospitalizations cost? Emotional Stress: One day full of hope and the next day, there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel. Physical Stress:…
Mary Mother of The Church
There is a saying, “Without a mother, there is no life”. It is the mother’s womb that takes care of us for nine months and throughout our lives, the mother continues to care for us. Even if we reach 50, 60, or even 70 years old, in the eyes of a mother, we are still…
What Are You Looking For?
There is a saying, “The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for”. Hence we are always looking for something in life – it could be love, it could be money, it could be peace of mind, it could be approval, it could be happiness, it…
Mother’s Day
According to a survey, the seven most popular words of a mother to her children when she is angry are as follows: Because I said so Don’t roll your eyes at me I am not asking you, I am telling you Be thankful you still have a roof on your head Don’t cry or I…
Forgiveness
As a priest, one of the more meaningful experiences in the ministry is to hear confessions of people who are about to transition to the next life. Typically, it is a long confession: There is a lot of reminiscing, as far back as childhood One can sense the guilt of not apologizing or making up…
