REFLECTIONS ON THE WORD – 11/30/21 (Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle)

Today we saw Jesus called the four – Peter and Andrew and James and John. Both pairs were brothers. Andrew is the brother of St. Peter, whose feast we celebrate today. He was the one who brought Peter to Jesus to know Him. Together they were on one mission with Jesus until their deaths as

BE THE ONE WHO COMES BACK TO JESUS

Be the Grateful One Who is Blessed by Jesus As I was browsing some photos for the Gospel reflections yesterday, I saw this picture which reminds me of the ten (10) lepers whom Jesus healed. This image particularly left a mark on me because of how this one person paid homage to Jesus. I went

REFLECTIONS ON THE WORD – 11/29/2021 (Monday)

REFLECTIONS ON THE WORD – 11/29/2021 (Monday) For the readings, click here: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings Today Jesus praises the Roman centurion who is not one of the Israelites or the chosen people of God. He is a pagan, and he worships the other gods, different than the true God of Israel who is also our God. However,

REFLECTIONS ON THE WORD – 11/28/21 (Sunday)

For the readings, click here: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings Blessed First Sunday of Advent! This Sunday signifies hope which represents the anticipation of the people to the coming of the Messiah. As Christians, we believe that He has already come, for Jesus was born to save us from our sins. We are called by God as revealed in

REFLECTIONS ON THE WORD – 11/27/21 (Saturday)

For the readings, click here: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings In the first reading, we saw that Daniel was terrified as he saw in his visions the fourth beast. One way of understanding it is that it refers to people who always blaspheme against God and wage war against His saints. This is what the devil wanted, to deceive

REFLECTIONS ON THE WORD – 11/26/21 (Friday)

REFLECTIONS ON THE WORD – 11/26/21 (Friday) For the complete readings, click here: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings Gospel LUKE 21:29-33 29And he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees; 30as soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near. 31So also, when

Did the Apostles Just Lie About the Resurrection of Christ?

We desire to love God for eternity and to be raised from the dead. What’s crucial for our hope in our resurrection is the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Lord. This is why we always pray from the Apostles’ Creed the words, “was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell; on the third

REFLECTIONS ON THE WORD – 11/25/21 (Thursday)

REFLECTIONS ON THE WORD – 11/25/21 (Thursday) For the readings, click here: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings In the first reading, we saw Daniel unharmed even when he was put into the den with lions. While his accusers who was cast into the same den were devoured by these beasts. If this was to happen to us today, wouldn’t

REFLECTIONS ON THE WORD – 11/24/2021 (Wednesday)

REFLECTIONS ON THE WORD – 11/24/2021 (Wednesday) For the readings, click here: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings Today is Red Wednesday and we remember our brothers and sisters who were martyred and persecuted because of faith. Jesus talks about this persecution and why we should not worry about this. The truth, if proclaimed, has its consequences. And these are

Is There Scientific Evidence for Life After Death?

As Catholics, our hope is in God who promises us heaven and eternal life. We desire to be united with Him forever, for we believe that life continues even after death. As what the Catechism of the Catholic Church said, “1026 By his death and Resurrection, Jesus Christ has “opened” heaven to us. The life