En Todo Amar Y Servir
Thank you, Bishop Freddie. We say good-bye, now at this final Mass. Not with trumpets ringing to fill this church this morning but with grateful love quietly speaking... Read more
The Story of Mercy
The season of advent is a sign of that confidence in God’s mercy. Mercy is the reason why God became man. The story of mercy continues even with Jesus... Read more
The Return of the King
Jesus restores the dignity and honor of the king and elevates it in His sacrifice on the cross. Jesus showed there is more power in powerlessness: that true kings... Read more
Resuming Our Watch
It is said that times of distress are opportunities for personal growth. But they are also opportunities to grow in faith. The Lord assures us that after... Read more
The Foolishness of Love
The foolishness of the widow is the foolishness of love. One who loves truly and deeply gives prodigally, liberally, uncalculatingly, even if the beloved is imperfect, flawed, unworthy of... Read more
Heaven Is Togetherness
The phrase, “communion of saints,” is really another way of saying that heaven is togetherness, heaven is friendship and family, heaven is the people who long to see God’s... Read more
Let Me See Again
Jesus’ response to the desire of Bartimaeus is instructive, “Go, your faith has saved you.” It implies, “You don’t have to sit at the side of the road begging... Read more
Perfect Cups
Some cups have chips, flaws, and their handles are not easy on the grip. Several cups are loud in color. Others are worn out by the daily wear and... Read more
Be Careful What You Wish For
Thus, before we dare God to promise the more that He may (and often, will) require of us, we should be ready for the unexpected, even unpleasant, surprise. Especially... Read more
Love Thine Enemy (A Postscript to the Ateneo-La Salle Game)
I have always wondered whether this rivalry was of any good for us, really. Rivalry, as Girard tells us, is what leads to violence. And that, we already have... Read more