Regret is one of the biggest and most common emotions a person can experience after losing someone. On top of the pain of the actual loss, the feelings of regret come rushing through, making even the strongest of us ask: In one of the more known Gospel stories, Martha’s regret after the loss of her…
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Greatness
There is an article that states that all of us have desires. These desires are what lead us to greatness and being the greatest. The seven desires are: That is why, even when Jesus was already grieving about his coming passion and death, what was in the mind of the mother of the sons of…
Anger
During Confession, there are penitents who confess that they got angry. The question is usually, “Is anger a sin?” Even Jesus got angry when the temple was being turned into a marketplace. He also got angry when rules were more important than people when the children were not allowed to come to him, when the…
Not Seeing God
With everything that is happening in the world today, there are many people asking, “Where is God in all of this?” In the Gospel, the Pharisees and Chief Priests did not see Jesus as God despite all the miracles he performed, like raising Lazarus from the dead. Instead, they even wanted to kill Jesus because…
Transfiguration
According to a survey, the four biggest fears of people are : In discussing death, Jesus knew when his days were numbered. One of his biggest concerns was for the apostles he has loved, he has taught and given a mission. How will they deal with death? Hence Jesus brought them up the mountain and…
Power of the Word
Words are very powerful, they can heal or they can destroy. How many of us go through life with words that destroy: “You are no good”, “Why can’t you be like your sister”, and “Believe me, you will be nobody in this life”. On the other hand, there are also words that heal, “I love…
All in God’s Time
Thanks to technology, everything now is faster and more convenient. Do you need information? No need to go to the library; just do your research on the Internet. Do you want your favorite food? No need to cook for hours; just order it online from a delivery app. Do you want to watch your favorite…
Fathers
According to a study, these are some of the typical experiences of a person who grew up without a father: While the well-known Gospel parable of the prodigal son is about unconditional forgiveness, it is also worth reflecting on the difficulty of fatherhood. The youngest considered his father dead when he asked for his inheritance. The…
Lorenz and Lilibeth
Ed. Note: This was a homily from one of Fr Mon’s wedding masses earlier in the year. As Covid taught everyone to assess what really matters in life, we have included these valuable words for all to reflect on. Today is the 3rd anniversary of the start of the Covid lockdown. We look back and…
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