John 1:47-51 A friend of mine went up to Baguio for a vacation. One evening they were traveling, and because they were not so familiar with the place and because of the fog, they went off road and were in danger of falling to the ravine. Out of nowhere came a gentleman who helped them…
Category: Importance of Prayer
Good Times, Bad Times
There is a story of a king and his aide. The king accidentally cut his finger and the only thing the aide had to say was, “God is good.” Thinking that the aide was mocking him, the king had the aide jailed. A few months after, the king decided to take the horse to go…
Stress
In everyday conversation, one of the things people complain about is the traffic. The sheer volume of cars is one thing and the driving habits are another thing. Someone was buying bibingka and parked his car literally in the middle of the street. One would ask oneself: “Are the vehicle’s hazard lights a signal to…
Convenient Religion
In today’s times, the name of the game is convenience: If you need to eat, just have the food delivered; if you want to buy something for the house, the stores are open 24 hours a day; if you want to watch a movie right now, just go to the internet. We all want it…
In Need of Healing
As a priest, we get many requests for prayers. By and far, the most popular are prayers for healing. Nowadays, there are just so many people dealing with sickness. While our bodies will someday fade away – from ashes we came and from ashes we will return – it doesn’t help that our lifestyle is…
Change of Plans
One of the things we should do in life is to plan. Life is short and we have to make the most out of it. That is why when we were young one of the things our parents taught us – to plan. “What is your plan in life?” Planning is part of life. The…
Building Character
Matthew 7:6, 12-14 One of the trends now in Christianity is what they call the Gospel of Prosperity. It teaches us Christians that because God is rich, God cannot be outdone in generosity; God is good, if we pray right, we will grant our material needs. One preacher would tell his flock to open their…
Doing Good
One of the biggest challenges in our everyday lives is to make a decision. Not just any decision, but the right decision. That is why some of our Christian brothers and sisters would even go to the extent of consulting occult practitioners (tarot cards, psychics, horoscope, etc.) for answers. Notice the seduction of the occult:…
Blackout
After water, it is said that the next thing that will be compromised is electricity. Climate change is indeed here. But then again, we should realize that it is not only climate that has changed; our entire world has changed a lot. For those who are at least fifty years old, one can only shake…
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