These two sayings have the same message: “The greatest Oaks have been little Acorns.” “Large streams from little fountains flow.” It is a reminder that in life, often, things start small. I understand what we know now as SM, the biggest mall operator in Southeast Asia, was once a small store in Carriedo and eventually…
Category: Church Traditions
It Is Not Over
John 18: 1-19, 42 Once I came across a friend who I had not seen in a long time. After asking how he was doing, I got surprised by his response. His wife just finished 6 sessions of Chemotherapy and because of this, they were deep into debt. Then just when they thought they could…
Reading the Signs
One of the greatest wonders of the world is nature – beautiful, complex and yes it can also be dangerous. In fact, nature is interrelated. Some interesting facts: If the sky is red during sunset, chances are it is going to be bright and sunny the next day. If the sky is red during sunrise,…
Thank God for Mothers
John 2: 1-11 Once in a seminary theology class, our professor asked the class, “Who is the Mother of Perpetual Help?” Instantly, the class responded, “Mama Mary.” Then our professor asked, “Who is the Perpetual Help?” For a while there was silence. Then someone reluctantly answered, “Jesus?” Our professor immediately affirmed the correct response. It…
God’s Calling
Matthew 9:9 We have a saying, “Do not judge a book by its cover.” We see a person with fine clothes, a nice car and materially rich, we think he is okay and happy. Hence it is the desire to become rich. How many of us tell ourselves that “If I win the lotto, it…
Things We Thirst For
John 4: 5-42 According to science, an infant is 75- 78 percent water. By one-year-old, the infant is 65 percent water. When the infant reaches adulthood, the person is about 50 to 65 percent water. Hence, when we lack water, we get thirsty. Many ailments come from dehydration, including: High blood pressure High Cholesterol Constipation…
Love of God and Love of Neighbor
Mark 12: 28-31 Once I had the opportunity to join a procession. We went around town praying the rosary and singing religious songs. It was solemn and beautiful. Upon reaching the Church, to signify the end of the procession, the priest blessed the Carozas. Suddenly, there was a commotion – people started receiving the flowers….
Boldness in Doing Good
Nowadays it seems that those who are doing sinful things are very bold. What are the headlines? The lies, the scandals, pornography, killings and decadent lifestyle. Have we really changed our values system? I remember the older generation saying, “Nevermind if we live a simple lifestyle, nevermind if the food that we eat is simple,…
Light of the World, Salt of the Earth
Matthew 5: 13-16 The 13th of June every year marks the anniversary of the second apparition of Mother Mary in Fatima. In this apparition, some of the things that we discussed were: Mother Mary requested the children to continue to come on the 13th of every month. Pray the Rosary For Lucia to learn to…
The Cross
John 18: 1-19: 42 Nowadays we see the Cross all over. There are tattoo crosses; there are earrings with the cross design; many rock bands use the cross in their names; the Satanists invert the cross. During the time of Jesus, the cross meant death. Not only death but even the most humiliating form of…
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