Gospel: (Luke 23: 35-43) The rulers sneered at Jesus and said, “He saved others, let him save himself if he is the chosen one, the Christ of God.” Even the soldiers jeered at him. As … Read More
34th Sunday O.T. – Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (José Antonio Pagola)
TAKING UP THE CROSS The story of the crucifixion that we proclaim on the Feast of Christ the King reminds us followers of Jesus that his Kingdom is not a kingdom of glory and power. … Read More
34th Sunday O.T. – Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (Ross Reyes Dizon)
King unlike all other kings undoubtedly Jesus is King! How do we react to this proclamation? As an assembly, the elders of the people, the chief priests and the scribes bring Jesus before Pilate. After … Read More
33rd Sunday in O.T. (SSVP USA)
Gospel: (Luke 21:5-19) Jesus said: “When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for such things must happen first, but it will not immediately be the end. Nations will rise against nation, … Read More
33rd Sunday O.T. (José Antonio Pagola)
FOR DIFFICULT TIMES Profound socio-cultural changes are taking place in our days and religious crisis is shaking Christianity’s roots in the West. This should impel us more than ever to seek in Jesus the light … Read More
33rd Sunday O.T. (Ross Reyes Dizon)
Perseverance in seeking the Kingdom Jesus is the sublime example of the person who attains salvation through perseverance in fostering the kingdom of God. Jesus says, “Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, … Read More
32nd Sunday in O.T. (SSVP USA)
Gospel: (Luke 20:27-38) Jesus said: “The children of this age marry and remarry; but those who are deemed worthy to attain the coming age and to the resurrection of the dead neither marry nor are … Read More
32nd Sunday O.T. (José Antonio Pagola)
GOD’S CHILDREN DO NOT DIE Jesus has always been very measured when speaking of the new life that comes after the resurrection. But when a group of aristocratic Sadducees try to ridicule faith in the … Read More
Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (SSVP USA)
Gospel: (John 17:24-26) Jesus raised his eyes to heaven and said: “Father, those whom you gave me are your gift to me. I wish that where I am they also may be with me, that … Read More
32nd Sunday O.T. (Ross Reyes Dizon)
Resurrection giving encouragement and hope Jesus is the resurrection and the life. That is why we should not lose hope. Some Sadducees try to show that, in view of levirate marriage, belief in the resurrection … Read More