6th Sunday of Easter

Posted by Christy .. on 6/10/19

My Dear People,

Paul and Barnabas came into conflict with some Jewish Christians who wanted to enforce the Judaic Laws on the Gentile Christians. They were called Judaizers. Paul and Barnabas go to Jerusalem to resolve this matter. When the Council of Jerusalem made its final decision that the ... Read More »

5th Sunday of Easter

Posted by Christy .. on 5/23/19

My Dear People,

In the readings of today it shows that St. Paul is not cowed by persecution and physical suffering. He knows that his crisis is the prelude to abundant spiritual fruit, and in fact many people in this region do embrace the Gospel. Even though St. Luke ... Read More »

4th Sunday of Easter

Posted by Christy .. on 5/23/19

My Dear People,

First, I would like to thank all those who participated in my 43rd-anniversary of ordination party. It was indeed a great occasion.

Secondly, I would like to congratulate to all the ones who received first communion and all the teachers who assisted and prepared them.

Thirdly, ... Read More »

3rd Sunday of Easter

Posted by Christy .. on 5/23/19

The two disciples whom Jesus encountered on the road to Emmaus, after having regained their hope, now have plenty of reasons to return to Jerusalem, so they set out at once. Their hurried journey recalls the haste and excitement of the shepherds to share what they had experienced. In ... Read More »

2nd Sunday of Easter

Posted by Christy .. on 5/02/19

My Dear People,

Congratulations to all the candidates who entered the Catholic Church at Easter Vigil!

Jesus appears to the apostles on the evening of the day on which he rose. He presents himself in their midst without any need for doors to be opened, by using the qualities ... Read More »

Easter Sunday

Posted by Christy .. on 4/25/19

My Dear People,

Today is Easter Sunday, the most important feast of the year. It was the resurrection of Jesus that made a difference in the lives of the apostles. Each and every one of them were motivated to go forward with the message of salvation after they believed ... Read More »

Palm Sunday

Posted by Christy .. on 4/25/19

My Dear People,

Jesus reclines at table with the apostles. He gives a farewell address which begins with the announcement of his upcoming suffering and death and the institution of the Eucharist. All this is part of an unfolding plan that “has been determined” and “must be fulfilled.” However, ... Read More »

5th Sunday of Lent

Posted by Christy .. on 4/25/19

My Dear People,

We know that on several occasions our Lord withdrew to the Mount of Olives to pray.  This place was on the east of Jerusalem, across from Kidron Valley. It had from ancient times been a place of prayer:  David went there to adore God during the ... Read More »

4th Sunday of Lent

Posted by Christy .. on 4/25/19

My Dear People,

In the Gospel of Luke today Jesus’ actions manifest God’s mercy:  he receives sinners in order to convert them.  The scribes and Pharisees, who despised sinners, just cannot understand why Jesus acts like this; they grumble about him; and Jesus uses the opportunity to tell these ... Read More »

3rd Sunday of Lent

Posted by Christy .. on 3/27/19

My Dear People,

Jesus is asking for repentance from the people, so that they will always be ready. They will never know when they are going to die. This is the main reason behind what Jesus is saying in the Gospel today in regard to the Galileans whose blood ... Read More »