Ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope (1 Pt 3, 15) Jesus does not leave his own orphans, defenseless. In imitation of the Master, the disciples … Read More
Fifth Sunday of Easter (José Antonio Pagola)
The way At the end of the last supper, the disciples begin to sense that Jesus is not going to be with them much longer. They have all been left bewildered and crushed by Judas’ … Read More
Fifth Sunday of Easter (Rosalino Reyes Dizon)
To offer spiritual sacrifices (1 Pt 2, 5) The supper Jesus has eagerly desired to eat with his own before his passion is a pledge of fellowship there where Master and disciples will share the … Read More
Fourth Sunday of Easter (José Antonio Pagola)
New relationship with Jesus In our Christian communities we need to experience Jesus anew in our lives, reviving our relationship with him. To put him decisively in the center of our life. To move from … Read More
Fourth Sunday of Easter (Rosalino Dizon Reyes)
You have now returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls (1 Pt 2, 25) There is no salvation outside Jesus. He is the only gate through which we humans enter to abide with … Read More
Third Sunday of Easter (José Antonio Pagola)
Welcoming the power of the Gospel Two of Jesus’ disciples are leaving Jerusalem. They walk along sad and devastated. The hope that they had placed in Jesus has been extinguished in their hearts when they … Read More
Third Sunday of Easter (Rosalino Reyes Dizon)
You were ransomed … with the precious blood of Christ (1 Pt 1, 18-19) Wrapped up in our worries and interests, we do not recognize the Risen One in the stranger who joins us. But … Read More
Second Sunday of Easter (José Antonio Pagola)
Jesus will save the Church Terrified by Jesus’ execution, the disciples take refuge in a familiar house. They are together once again, but Jesus is not with them. There is emptiness in the community which no … Read More
Second Sunday of Easter (Rosalino Reyes Dizon)
The Lord added to their number those who were being saved (Acts 2, 47) The Lord is our light and our salvation. Those who receive light and salvation also receive the mission to bring them … Read More
Easter Sunday (José Antonio Pagola)
Returning to Galilee The Gospels have compiled memories of three admirable women who, at dawn following the Sabbath, have gone to the tomb where Jesus was buried. They cannot forget him. They continue to love … Read More