Prayer placed a very important role in life of Jesus. They would see Jesus in a quiet place or go to the mountain to pray. Before he picked his apostles, Jesus prayed; Before starting His ministry, Jesus prayed in the desert; Throughout the ministry, Jesus prayed; Before expelling a demoniac, Jesus prayed; Before His suffering,…
Category: The Commandments
Light and Darkness
One thing about the world nowadays is that it so chaotic. There are so many things happening that cause fear, anxiety and worry, Also, one cannot imagine how some leaders think and talk, as they have and influence millions of supporters. Yes, we have lost our moral compass – the right is made wrong and…
The Birth of Mary
The late Fr. Gabriel Amorth, the Chief Exorcist of Rome once said, “The devil is much afraid when we invoke the name of Mary than when we invoke the name of Jesus. This is because he knows that Jesus love His Mother so much that He will do whatever she asks.” Fr. Jose Antonio Fortea…
Pearl of Great Price
One time I was having a animated conversation with a friend. We were reminiscing of the misadventures of the past yet the laughter was just as intense. After some time, a stranger approached us and said. “I will give a million pesos if only I could laugh like that.” My dear friends, all of us…
Love of Neighbor
One of the most difficult jobs is managing a residential building or a subdivision. Why? You deal with people with different personalities, different value systems, different stories, and different backgrounds. Hence, misunderstandings, conflicts and even fights among neighbors are part of the day to day realities of someone who manages these residential communities. In tomorrow’s Gospel,…
Ascension Day
Once I was mentored by an elderly priest and he would always say, “May misyon pa” (there still is a mission). A woman was able to recover from a chronic disease, he would say, “May misyon pa.” A man was able to recover from a motorcycle accident, “May misyon pa.” People in their 90s celebrating…
Children
There was an article recently in the newspaper about the birthrate in the Philippines. In 2017, it was 2.7 children per woman. In 2022, the fertility rate was down to 1.9. The figure is 2.2 in rural areas and 1.7 in urban centers. This is already below the replacement level for two parents. Further, while…
New Year
Many articles have come out about good fortune and what superstitious practices can be done. Some of the more popular ones are: Serving round fruits, which symbolize coins Avoiding chicken because it symbolizes scarcity Make noise to drive away the evil spirits Wearing dresses that are red and with polka dots because it symbolizes money…
Authority and Participation
Ed. Note: This entry is from Fr. Mon’s series of Simbang Gabi homilies A synodal Church is a participatory and co-responsible Church. How do we identify the goals to be pursued, the way to achieve them, and the steps to be taken? How is authority exercised within our particular Church? What are the practices of…
Following Christ
In the music industry, there is what is called “Fandom”. They are passionate and devoted fans who are deeply engaged with their favorite artists, groups, or bands. They attend concerts, buy merchandise, boost streaming momentum, and participate in fan communities. In other words, they will follow their favorite artists anywhere they are and all that…
