Luke 1:26-38 When a couple is about to get married, one of the things that we as priests look into is the reason for the marriage. We try to find out if both parties are entering into the marriage not out of force, not out of fear, or not coerced, or for any other reason….
Category: Trust in God
Prophets
Part of God’s love for us and His desire is that we are saved. He has sent prophets throughout our Salvation History. Prophets are people called by God to teach His commandments, warn against sin, and prophesy of the future. Some of the most known prophets in the Bible are: Noah, who spoke about the…
Uncertainty
In ordinary times, by this time of the year, we would have planned already for 2022. In our personal lives, we would have already determined the trips we would take, the milestones to be celebrated, the major projects to pursue, and the major purchases to be made. In our professional lives, we would plan the…
Always Be Prepared
How many times have we wondered what is happening to the world? There is no more sense of right or wrong The good is persecuted and the evil is bold There is so much anxiety, fear, worry, and depression People do things that others do not expect them to do In fact, the next question…
Prayer of Faith
Mark 9: 14-29 During my initial exposure with the ministry of deliverance, I noticed that when the priests prayed, they did so with much conviction. I told myself, “As if they were talking to the devil itself.” Eventually, I shared this comment with the main priest doing the deliverance. He confirmed what I said, “Indeed…
Christ the King
In this world, everything comes to an end. The most beautiful song has an end; the most beautiful movie has an end; the most meaningful relationships have an end; and all our lives will come to an end. Yes, this world will also come to an end eventually. Yesterday we celebrated the Solemnity of Christ…
Christ is King
When one talks about a king, there are three elements that should be present: Power – When the U.S. says boycott this or that country, others follow suit Wealth – The country with the biggest foreign reserve is China, and their people are spread all over the world. Yes, they are even known to be…
Answered Prayer
When I was a boy, I saw a board game that I asked my dad to buy. After searching the department stores, we went to Cartimar. During those times, Cartimar was the place to buy imported goods. After searching and searching, finally, there was a store that had the toy! My happiness was short-lived though…
The Power of Words
Matthew 8: 5-13 Words are very powerful. When one is down and a friend or a loved one utters kind and inspiring words, notice how it lifts us up, how it gives us strength, and how it gives us comfort. On the other hand, when people, who we do not know from Adam, say something…
A Reason to be Hopeful
Matthew 6: 24 -34 Nick Vujicic is a person born without arms and legs. In the eyes of the world, he is considered “useless.” He, too, had to deal with depression, anger, and resentment. He, too, prayed with faith that the Lord would give him arms and legs. What the Lord gave him instead was…