Monthly Archives: February 2022

Of Children, Adults and the Kingdom of God

[Homily. Saturday. Feb 26, 2022. Re: Mark 10:13-16] In the gospel according to St Mark, Jesus dealt with many adults.  To them, he labored to disclose the core message of his gospel: “This is the time of fulfillment.  The Kingdom … Continue reading

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We serve the Kingdom of God!

[Address to the Oathtaking Ceremony and Awarding of Certificates of Election of the Samahan Central Board | February 24, 2022] To Ms. Daisa Salinas, the chairperson of your Commission on Elections, my sincere gratitude for the kind invitation to address … Continue reading

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What Would Make You Happy?

[Homily.  Sunday, Feb 13, 2022] What would make you happy?  Many of us may think in terms of something good to have.  A new cellphone.  A new car.  A modest apartment.  A little house.  Sufficient income for a modest lifestyle.  … Continue reading

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John the Baptist, Jesus, and Us

[Homily.  First Friday. Feb. 4, 2022.] On this First Friday, we have the story of the death of John the Baptist in our Gospel proclamation according to Mark.  It is the story of an execution; it arises out of chilling … Continue reading

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