Typically during wakes, especially of children who passed away, the loved ones and family have so many questions. Why did God take away our loved ones? Why did God give our loved one only to take him away so soon? Why him and not me? During a wake of a 13-year-old boy who passed away…
Category: Importance of Prayer
Peace
Even before Covid, as priests, we already got a sense that many people are experiencing mental health issues – fear, worry, anxiety, depression, fear, and even suicidal thoughts. Then when Covid came, it even made things worse. That is why the words of Christ are very important – “Peace be with you.” Peace is not…
God is Victorious
When people find out that I am involved with the ministry of deliverance and exorcism the typical question is – “Isn’t it scary?” This too was the very question I asked when they were asking me to help. The answer I got then, is the very answer that I too give after about 2 years…
Hunger
It is said that while the world can produce enough food for 7.5 billion people, about ten percent go hungry each day. Some causes of hunger are poverty, unequal distribution of food, war and conflict, climate change, and poor nutrition. Yet as human beings, since we are body and soul, if the body hungers, so…
The Father’s Approval
There is a popular sticker on cars that reads, ‘He who dies with the most toys, wins’. While the thought may sound funny, it is thought-provoking. It makes us ask the question that humanity has always asked, “Is this the only life or is there life after this one?” Once a widow shared with me…
Regret (Paghininayang)
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: What else could I have done? Why didn’t I do more? Why didn’t I treat…
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: Desire for leadership and influence Desire for achievement and recognition Desire for affirmation and encouragement Desire for power and authority Desire for success and significance Desire for…
Transfiguration
According to a survey, the four biggest fears of people are : Fear of heartbreak/rejection. “Not being loved back”, “Getting my heart broken again” … Fear of loneliness. “People need people but where is that person?” Fear of failure. “Not fulfilling my true potential” Fear of death. “The problem with hello is goodbye” In discussing…
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…
