A Messy Christmas (Christmas Homily)
Given what’s happening in our world and in our country today, I can’t help but remind myself that this is the mess that God has chosen to embrace. This... Read more
Given what’s happening in our world and in our country today, I can’t help but remind myself that this is the mess that God has chosen to embrace. This... Read more
Advent is a good time to be reminded that when confronted with such disabilities: “Be patient. Make your hearts firm, because the coming of the Lord is at hand.”... Read more
God graces us with this chance especially during this Advent Season to hear John’s wake-up call echo and resonate in our hearts. Let us awaken now to his call... Read more
As we enter and grow in the space of waiting, preparing for the Lord’s day, can we include in the ambit of our luxuries the suffering, marginalized, and those... Read more
Is there really anyone - however sinful and however ignorant or in denial of being sinful - outside the scope of the kingship of Christ? Is there even a... Read more
To every Christian, Jesus on the cross is the greatest reminder, not only of the dangers of being part of God's team, but more importantly, of God's affinity and... Read more
To remember their goodness to us; to remember that we will rise from the dead together; to remember that every Eucharist is a powerful prayer for our beloved dead:... Read more
Right disposition is necessary when one goes to prayer. God deserves our respect and courtesy when in front of Him; thus it's important to have the right disposition when... Read more
We find the widow of the parable in many of our brothers and sisters who are seeking for justice and who are seeking for mercy. Can we be the... Read more
The faith of the Samaritan enables him to see in Jesus the divine presence and God’s saving action that sets people free. The recognition leads him to praise and... Read more