Salt of the Earth (5th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
“You are the salt of the earth,” the Lord says in today’s comforting gospel. “You are the light of the world.” I think, on the one hand, that that’s... Read more
Pondering the Beatitudes (4th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
I appreciate more than ever that the stringent moral demands of the kingdom, i.e., to be poor in spirit, meek, merciful, clean of heart, etc., follow, and not precede,... Read more
To Protect and To Protest (Feast of Sto. Niño)
The feast of Sto. Niño is a cause for celebration. In this feast, we proclaim our faith in God’s mysterious condescension: his decision to take up the weakness, weariness,... Read more
Blessings in an Uncertain Future
We hope that we bless each other in God’s name this New Year as we recite the ancient Hebrew blessing. We hope that our faith is steadfast in times... Read more
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
Of Waiting, Doubting … and Rejoicing! (3rd Sunday of Advent)
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
Wake Up Call (2nd Sunday of Advent)
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
Luxury and Waiting (1st Sunday of Advent)
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
How Else Is Christ A King? (Christ the King Sunday)
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
With Justice and Equity: Playing on God’s Team
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