Explore our collection of homilies and reflections on the Word of God.
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October 25, 2023
The ripple effects of the truth stem from the fact that it comes with a force that challenges us to assess our present views and manner towards life. This oftentimes may affect our relationship with others. Hence, Jesus brought before us today the reality with which the truth confronts us. In a world of divergent […]
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October 25, 2023
Engaging in profound reflection can help us to realize that we lack a solid basis for comparing ourselves to others. Each individual will be judged based on the extent of their own responsibilities. Given that our goals in life may not always align with those of others, it’s necessary that we exercise caution in order […]
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October 24, 2023
Being awake has to do with being aware of our daily actions and their implications for our life in Christ. As we are called in today’s, we must be spiritually vigilant and be ready for God’s daily visits. The imagery of being dressed for action with lamps lit conveys a sense of anticipation and preparedness. […]
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October 21, 2023
To stand for the gospel of Christ in a world filled with conflicting interests requires divine guidance. Enmity is built on ignorance. The relative nature of human knowledge is evident when two arch-enemies or two different people with opposing views become friends overnight simply because they want to fight a common enemy. That is what […]
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October 21, 2023
It is noble to do things for the sake of posterity. It’s important to make sacrifices for the sake of generations yet unborn. Sometimes, we get frustrated when we want quick rewards. Believing in a better future encourages us to give up something now for the benefit of the next generation. We shouldn’t expect to […]
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October 19, 2023
We learn in today’s gospel, that we should embrace sincerity of life. True happiness is gained when we authentically express our real feelings, rather than hiding behind the mask of deception. Double life is too expensive to live. The game of hide and seek takes a lot of energy. The Lord invites us to take […]
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October 18, 2023
We fall into the danger of religious cult, when as religious authorities we hinder others from discovering the liberating truth, thus perpetuating their servitude to us. The scribes were so versed in the scripture that their explanation is far beyond the understanding of the common people. They remain the measure of all things as far […]
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October 18, 2023
As heralds of Christ, we are called to empty ourselves to truly embody the simple lifestyle of the Lord. In the gospel, he puts before us in a plain term, one of the tenets of the religious life which is lived under the vow of poverty. “Carry no purse, no haversack, no sandals.” That is […]
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October 16, 2023
Today, we see in Jesus a typical sense of the “unwavering honesty”. He is known for speaking candidly and openly, regardless of the gifts or favors he has received from others. While he was a guest at the Pharisee’s dinner, he didn’t hesitate to offer corrections when necessary. Jesus did not forget his mission because […]
