Fr. Roniel Duenas

Date: May 11, 2020 (Easter)

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Series: Scripture Reflections

One of the bold revelations expressed by the President of the Philippines regarding the priests in my home country is this: “The priests here in the Philippines were treated like gods.” I can’t blame the president for saying that because at some points it is true, but it should not

Date: May 9, 2020 (Easter)

Bible Text: First Reading: Acts 13:44-52; Gospel: John 14:7-14 | Fr. Roniel Duenas

Series: Scripture Reflections

“There is always somebody who wraps me with a warm embrace and assurance - a mother’s hug that perfectly brings me warmth that came from heaven.” It happened that, “when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and with violent abuse contradicted what Paul said.” (Acts 13:44). These

Date: May 8, 2020 (Easter)

Bible Text: First Reading: Acts 13:26-33; Gospel: John 14:1-6 | Fr. Roniel Duenas

Series: Scripture Reflections

“Every detail in the world will make sense to us when we understand things according to His plan.” Bishop Ner, our former bishop in my home diocese, told us a story back when he was still a kid during the time of Japanese occupation in the Philippines. One day, the Japanese

Date: May 7, 2020 (Easter)

Bible Text: First Reading: Acts 13:13-25; Gospel: Jn 13:16-20 | Fr. Roniel Duenas

Series: Scripture Reflections

“…nobody loves us so deeply, so greatly but Him who also tells us to serve and love one another.” In the last part of today’s gospel reading, John the Baptist, known to be a great prophet, respected by many, in fact mistakenly identified as the messiah, declares his highest regard and

Date: May 6, 2020 (Easter)

Bible Text: First Reading: Acts 12:24 – 13:5A; Gospel: John 12:44-50 | Fr. Roniel Duenas

Series: Scripture Reflections

If this little contribution I do can serve as light to these dark times, no matter how little, I will keep it burning. The first reading today opens to us another encouraging report: “The word of God continued to spread and grow.” It’s great news to the church but definitely not

Date: May 5, 2020 (Easter)

Bible Text: First Reading ACTS 11:19-26; Gospel: JN 10:22-30 | Fr. Roniel Duenas

Series: Scripture Reflections

Indeed, there is always great providence in every worse situation. Amidst COVID-19, Jesus and the devil had a conversation. The devil was laughing: “Hey, you see, with the COVID-19 scourge, they close the church.” Jesus was laughing too: “No!” Jesus responded, “they bring the church at home.” The same thing happens in