John 13:16-20 There is a quote, “Be kind. Everyone is fighting a battle.” Part of our ministry as priests is that people share with us what they are going through. Everyone has their crosses. I remember an article came out once on the effect of Facebook on people. You see your friends eating in this…
Category: Humility & Selflessness
Where Your Heart Is
John 3: 1-8 Jesus once said that “Where your heart is, there will be your treasure.” In other words, what is most important to a person is most likely what is to pursue. What could it be? Money? As long as you have all the basics in life, money in the bank is more than…
The Secret of True Wealth
Matthew 25: 14-30 Deng Xiaoping once said, “To get rich is glorious.” Indeed it is for many people. Hence, the desire to get rich. In fact, some want even to fast track their way to material wealth. Indeed the lure of houses, money, cars, and properties are so enticing. Why is money so alluring? Because…
Feeling Good
As human beings, we want to feel good, we want to be happy. Often, our mistake is that we compare ourselves with others. We think that this would make us feel good. On the contrary, the opposite happens. When we see that our neighbor has this new car, we become envious. When our friend gets…
Fear of Death
Mention the word, “Death” and many people are not comfortable. Someone offers a “memorial plan” or an insurance in case we pass away, we are uncomfortable. One family member mentions about fixing the estate, we are uncomfortable. Once, as seminarians, we were asked to write our own Eulogy. Initially, it drew uneasy laughter. It is…
Rediscovering Childhood Joy
I guess many of us would agree with me that our childhood days were the happiest. To start with, it was simple. All we cared for were our food, toys, friends, and TV. We took it for granted that our parents will always be there. Not much to worry about. But as we grew older,…
Being Prepared
One reality of life is being prepared: For students who have an examination tomorrow, the challenge to prepare is by reading, researching, studying and even memorizing; For a lawyer with a court case, the challenge to prepare is by studying the facts, the evidence and talking to the witnesses; for a priest going to celebrate…
Following Christ
Every once in a while, I celebrate Mass for the Green Archers. At a very young age, because of media and social media, these kids are already dealing with fame: they are talked about. they are recognized and some already get to endorse products. What people don’t see are the “behind the scenes” – the…
Deception through Flattery
Mark 12: 13-17 There is this story of a fox who wanted to eat the cheese he saw on the mouth of the bird. He first approached the bird and praised how beautiful his color was. He then praised how beautiful were the bird’s feathers. Then he said, “I am sure that your singing is…
Credentials
Matthew 23: 1-12 Notice that when we are introduced to a person or a group, what follows after our name are usually the credentials: He or she is the vice president of… He she is the brother or sister of… He or she is the owner of the house at the corner… Hence, we are…
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