Prison, Proof, Patience (December 14, 2025: Third Sunday of Advent)
My friends, look at the wreath. Today, we break the pattern. After two weeks of violet—the color of penance and preparation—we light the Ros...
My friends, look at the wreath. Today, we break the pattern. After two weeks of violet—the color of penance and preparation—we light the Ros...
My dear Sisters, It is a profound joy to celebrate the Eucharist with you in this chapel on such a beautiful Solemnity. Thank you for inviti...
Today we wear red for the martyrdom of St. Lucy. Our readings speak of the great prophet Elijah, who was like "fire," and John t...
Happy Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe! This feast is a bridge between the Old World and the New, and it resonates deeply with us Filipinos. O...
"Fear not, I will help you." These are the comforting words from our First Reading. To understand them better, let’s reflect on Ha...
We all know what it feels like to be tired—not just physically, but in our souls. Today’s message is a prescription for that weariness, summ...
Today, the liturgy invites us to look at the heart of God through three words: Comfort , Compassion , and Call . First, Comfort . "Comf...
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we celebrate a feast that is dear to the heart of every Filipino: The Immaculate Conception. I...
My brothers and sisters, we have arrived at the Second Sunday of Advent. The candles are burning, the purple vestments are out, and the worl...
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ: Happy New Year! It sounds strange to say that in November, doesn’t it? The world outside is counting...
Today we close the first week of Advent, and many also celebrate St. Nicholas, a bishop known for his generosity. Our readings and the feast...
My friends, the readings today are filled with images of sight and blindness. To help us pray, let us reflect on three words starting with D...
My dear brothers and sisters, as we move deeper into Advent, the Church asks us to check the stability of our spiritual lives. Our reflectio...
Today we celebrate St. Francis Xavier, the great patron of missions and one of the closest companions of St. Ignatius of Loyola. His life be...
My dear friends, today the liturgy paints a picture of a world transformed by the Messiah. Our reflection centers on three words starting wi...
My dear brothers and sisters, as we step into this first week of Advent, our readings invite us to prepare our hearts for the coming of the ...
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ: Today is the First Sunday of Advent. It is the New Year of the Church. But take a look at the calend...
My dear family in Christ, today is the last day of the Church’s liturgical year. Tonight or tomorrow, we begin Advent. As we close this chap...
As we near the very end of the liturgical year, the Church asks us to look at the big picture of history through three words: Beasts , Buds ...
Brothers and sisters, today’s readings are intense. We have lions, armies surrounding Jerusalem, and the powers of heaven shaking. It brings...