The Parable That Almost Got Me An F
“Make use of stories,” we were often advised. “Our Lord himself used many stories–the parables!–so he taught in a way that was not only meaningful, but also powerful for... Read more
A Eulogy for Sacred Trees
My love affair with trees began when I was 17 years old. I remember jogging around the Subic Naval base then, where I was spending my summer as an... Read more
This Church is Open!
Don’t search the Church on-line. We cannot say our Church is closed as our Cathedrals and Basilicas are closed. With or without the pandemic this Church in hospital wards... Read more
God’s Word and (Slow) Work
We have been losing plenty of lives nowadays. The global crisis brought by the virus has taken away precious lives and have sown destruction and distraught in its path. Read more
You’re Worth More Than Many Likes
There used to be a time when the question you’re asked is: “How is your self-worth?” Now, I suspect, the more relevant question is: “How is your selfie-worth?” Read more
Waiting for Easter
Keep Showing up. Keep thanking God. And treasure all the moments in the past that are worth remembering. By doing so, we can hope for Easter to truly come. Read more
A Saving Love (Palm Sunday)
So, why did Jesus give himself up? I mean, wasn’t that what he did? He gave himself up. He could’ve just bolted the place, let things cool down a... Read more
Why is this pandemic happening? (4th Sunday of Lent)
It is very tempting to jump from the first 3 verses of John 9, our Gospel today, to this conclusion: “The novel coronavirus was sent to us in order... Read more
I Want Some More (1st Sunday of Lent)
As we move into Lent, sisters and brothers, maybe we can ask at some point: “What is the ‘more’ that I obsess over? Why must I have it at... Read more
How can you be complete?
“Be perfect just as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Matthew 5:48). In theory, this can be affirming to perfectionists. It can validate their desire to get everything right –... Read more