IN Matthew 18:21-35, Peter asks Jesus how often he must forgive an offending brother. He suggests seven times, a generous human standard. Jesus replies, not
Category: Reflections
The great value of suffering
IT just doesn’t make sense at first glance. Why would Christ tell us to deny ourselves and pick up a cross just to follow Him.
. . . . . a reality the soonest possible time?
BOHOL province to remain as three congressional districts only? Or, with two additional districts, soonest? Population-wise, our dear Bohol is already qualified to have five
Identifying the true Christ
FALSE Christs have never struggled with confidence. They always arrive fully persuaded of their own brilliance and quite happy for everyone else to agree. Scripture,
Dealing with our fears
FEAR is one of those emotions woven into every human heart. By itself, it is neither good nor bad. Its value depends on what awakens
Dealing with our fears
FEAR is one of those emotions woven into every human heart. By itself, it is neither good nor bad. Its value depends on what awakens
God always provides for our needs
THE account of the multiplication of the loaves (Mt. 14:13-21) offers an important lesson about divine providence. Faced with a large crowd in a deserted
With God, everything works for the good
ONE truth of our faith should never fade from our mind: God is always in control. No matter how confused the world becomes, no matter
Keeping ourselves clean in a dirty world
THE parable of the good seeds and the weeds (Mt. 13:24-30) reminds us of a truth we cannot ignore. Good and evil coexist in this
The Divine Sower still sows—Is our heart ready?
THE readings for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) deliver a timeless reminder: God never stops sowing. The Divine Sower tirelessly scatters the