THE Gospel reading of the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Mt 22,15-21) presents one of the sharpest confrontations in the Gospel. The enemies of Jesus
Category: Reflections
The cost of saying Yes
THE parable of the wedding banquet (Matthew 22:1–14) presents one of the most searching images of God’s plan of salvation. A king prepares a wedding
When we act as if God owes us
THE parable of the wicked tenants (Mt. 21:33-43) is one of Christ’s most uncomfortable stories because it exposes a temptation that never grows old: the
Do what the Father wants
TALK is cheap. Obedience is priceless. That is the sharp edge of Christ’s parable in Matthew 21:28-32. A father asks two sons to work in
Contentment begins where comparisons end
ONE of the quickest ways to lose our peace is to compare ourselves with others. Someone earns more. Someone gets promoted faster. Someone seems more
Forgiveness: Living the mercy we have received
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
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