A Christian worked in an office that was notorious for graft and corruption. He decided not to have anything to do with this and just do the right thing in his job. The next thing he knew, there was false news about him circulating. Then he was being harassed by officemates, and eventually he was…
Category: Social Awareness
Be Prepared
How many times has this happened to us – we get a call or we see on social media that a family, friend, office mate, or neighbor just passed away unexpectedly. Of course, at first, there is always denial, but eventually sadness and grief sink in. Also, two realities come in: First, we are reminded…
Peter and Paul
When we talk about Makati, three obvious things come to mind. First is wealth. Makati is the second richest city in the Philippines, only after Quezon City, which is 7.5 times bigger. Second is prestige. It is home to skyscrapers, the richest villages, and very beautiful malls. Third is the benefits. Education and medicine are…
Sacred Heart
When I would accompany my late mother to her doctor appointments and when she was hospitalized, I noticed her blood pressure would always be taken. Once I asked the doctor why he always takes her blood pressure. The answer was simple but very profound – “It is the heart that tells us whether there is…
Prepare the Way of the Lord
I came across an article by Bernard Omondi that gives seven 7 indicators that a person is losing faith: First, we question God’s plan Second, we feel disconnected spiritually Third, we experience emotional turmoil Fourth, we seek alternative Gods Fifth, we lost trust in God’s promises Sixth, we pull away from the Church Seventh, we…
Trinity Sunday
In the world that we live in, faith is very important. Remember not only look at life physically, economically or politically but also look at life spiritually. Yes, in this world that we live in, there is the seen and the unseen. Our being in this Mass means that we are gifted with gift of…
Entitlement
Whenever people ask about the priesthood, I always say, “It is the world’s best-kept secret.” Why? Because fewer men are making it an option. On the other hand, no other vocation will allow you to journey with people from birth to death, in joy and in pain, and in every milestone of their lives. Hence,…
Desiring Eternal Life
Jesus was an excellent storyteller. He made use of imagery and contrast to make his point and to impart his teachings. Jesus got people interested when he said that the Kingdom of God is like a mustard seed… smallest of all seeds but eventually, it becomes the biggest of all plants Jesus got people curious…
Good News
Last week we celebrated Chinese New Year. A common theme for celebrations are the rituals that will bring you good luck and the objects that you have to buy to bring good luck. The question is, if good luck indeed comes your way, “What type of spirit answered your prayer?” Obviously, it did not come…
Conversion
Last year’s Simbang Gabi was memorable because I did it in Singapore. For nine nights at 8 pm, the Church was full. Maybe 90 percent Filipinos and 10 percent Singaporeans. The Dynamics of the Singaporeans is they are mostly converts to Catholicism, thus making them more serious and zealous in the faith. On January 25th…
