LENT is a favourable time to seek out – and not to avoid – those in need; to reach out – and not to ignore – those who need a sympathetic ear and a good word; to visit – and not to abandon – those who are lonely. (Pope Francis @Pontifex)
Lent is like a long “retreat” in which we can turn back into ourselves and listen to God’s voice in order to overcome the temptations of the Evil One and to find the truth of our existence.— Benedict XVI
Thousands of people were badly affected by the typhoon Odette last December 16, 2021. It brought destructions to many families, homes, livelihoods and properties in some parts of Visayas and Mindanao particularly in Surigao del Norte. My family, friends and relatives were victims of the wrath of the super typhoon. Three weeks after, I went…
Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his ; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with…
Creator of All, We are grateful that from your communion of love you created our planet to be a home for all. By your Holy Wisdom you made the Earth to bring forth a diversity of living beings that filled the soil, water and air. Each part of creation praises you in their being, and…
Be vigilant at all times and pray, that you may have the strength to stand before the Son of Man. (Lk 21:36)
I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall be ever in my mouth.Let my soul glory in the LORD; the lowly will hear me and be glad.
Brothers and sisters, good morning! When it comes to the Gospel and the mission to evangelise, Paul is enthusiastic, he comes out of himself. He seems to see nothing other than this mission that the Lord has entrusted to him. Everything in him is dedicated to this proclamation, and he has no interest other than…
How can I forget these radiant, genuine, pure, warm, playful, vivacious, welcoming, sincere, joyful and lively faces before us. Faces who truly exude with positive energies even during this time of Pandemic. Thank you very much to the Aeta families who welcomed us in their community in Burgos, Botolan, Zambales.
(St. Ignatius of Loyola) Lord Jesus, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve you as you deserve, to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labor and not to seek reward, except that of knowing that…
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