How do we hinder children from coming to Jesus?
Posted on September 23, 2021 | Pastor: Fr. ErickAs a young seminarian back in the Philippines, about 17 years ago, I remember my Bishop saying: “It is important not to sin, and to not lead other to sin.” Do not sin, and do not lead other to sin. I share...
Seek the Intercession of Mary
Posted on September 10, 2021These months of September and October, we especially seek the intercession of Mary, the mother of Jesus and our mother, as well. We come, confident in Mary’s maternal protection for all those who are suffering in body, mind, spirit or...
“The Lord writes straight even with crooked lines”
Posted on September 10, 2021This Sunday’s Gospel narrative according to the tradition of Mark presents Jesus addressing Peter in two very contrasting ways. He initially addresses him as the “Rock”: ‘You are Peter and on this rock I will build my church.’ However, within...
Value of Human Work
Posted on September 2, 2021On Labor Day weekend, let us pause to reflect on the meaning and value of human work as a participation in Almighty God’s act of creation; recalling that the Lord’s principal work is the Incarnation – to be with us...