33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME:
GOD CALLS US TO MOVE BEYOND FEAR AND LIVE IN HIS TRUST As we approach the end of the liturgical year, the Gospel readings often turn our attention to the […]
31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: “WHOEVER DOES NOT LOVE DOES NOT KNOW GOD.”
The Gospel this Sunday teaches us about the greatest commandment: love. When a scribe asked Jesus which commandment is the greatest, Jesus replied with the Shema from Deuteronomy 6:4-5: “Love […]
30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS OPENS OUR EYES TO TRANSFORMATION AND DISCIPLESHIP
Imagine a blind man, Bartimaeus, sitting by the road, begging for alms. According to the gospel of Mark, When he hears Jesus passing by, he springs up and calls out, […]
29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: EMBRACE TRUE GREATNESS THROUGH JESUS
Everyone desires greatness. Like the sons of Zebedee, we often seek it for our advantage and in the wrong places. They asked Jesus for a place of honor, but Jesus […]
27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: A TRUE CHRISTIAN LIFE IS OPEN AND WELCOMING
This Sunday’s Gospel presents two key situations: the Pharisees testing Jesus about divorce and the disciples rebuking people for bringing their children to Him. In both cases, God’s intentions for […]
26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: “WHO ARE WITH US AND WHO ARE NOT?”
This question today, based on the readings, “Who is with us, and who is not?” touches many aspects of our lives. From issues like undocumented immigrants to the recognition of […]
25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: TRUE GREATNESS LIES IN SERVICE TO OTHERS
The disciples debated, “Who is the greatest?” They vied for the top spot, unaware of what true greatness meant. So Jesus showed them greatness from the cross and taught that […]
24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: EMBRACE HARDSHIPS AND TRANSFORM YOUR HEART
Today’s gospel presents Jesus asking His disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” Peter answers, “You are the Christ.” Jesus then explains the way of the Messiah in the […]
18 TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: TRUE FULFILMENT COMES IN COMMUNIONWITH JESUS
In a world consumed by insatiable wants, we must recognize that true fulfillment cannotbe found in material desires. Like the crowds seeking temporary satisfaction afterwitnessing Jesus’ miracles, we often seek […]
14 TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: EMBRACING FAITH FOR OUR MISSION
In Mark’s Gospel today, we see that Jesus could not perform many miracles becausethe people lacked faith. This is a powerful reminder for us, mission partners of theFilipino Council of […]
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