Scripture Reflections

Date: April 20, 2020 (Easter)

Bible Text: First Reading: ACTS 4:23-31; Gospel: JN 3:1-8 | Fr. Roniel Duenas

Series: Scripture Reflections

Can we be courageous to follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit, whatever that be? The Holy Spirit may be the least noticed Person of the Holy Trinity in a sense that, there are not many stories told about Him in the scriptures and in the New Testament. It might give

Date: April 19, 2020 (Easter)

Bible Text: | Fr. Roniel Duenas

Series: Scripture Reflections

St. Thomas, The Apostle was nick-named Didymus, which means “the twin.” From this name “twin”, St. Thomas Aquinas offers us an interesting explanation: “Twin” could be taken from the apostle’s doubting. Indeed, one who doubts is mid-way between two opinions: while holding to one, he fears that the other might

Date: April 18, 2020 (Easter)

Bible Text: First Reading: ACTS 4:13-21; Gospel: MK 16:9-15 | Fr. Roniel Duenas

Series: Scripture Reflections

In the capacity that we can, let us be the presence of Jesus to others, that people may continue to see and believe that Jesus is alive. For two different occasions, the disciples of Jesus were told about the Lord’s resurrection. The first instance was when Mary Magdalene spoke to them

Date: April 17, 2020 (Easter)

Bible Text: First Reading: ACTS 4:1-12; Gospel JN 21:1-14 | Fr. Roniel Duenas

Series: Scripture Reflections

Let every hand that serves, serve the Lord! Peter and some of the disciples were called by Jesus to a special mission to become fishers of men at the sea of Galilee. That was the time when Jesus’ messianic character was building up and gaining momentum. After His passions, death, and

Date: April 16, 2020 (Easter)

Bible Text: First Reading: ACTS 3:11-26; Gospel: LK 24:35-48 | Fr. Roniel Duenas

Series: Scripture Reflections

Let us live in that joy and peace of being assured that the Lord has saved us from our deepest fears. Knee replacement here in America can be as ordinary as treating common infirmities. I’m amazed at how this country is blest with excellent medical facilities. In my home country, if

Date: April 15, 2020 (Easter)

Bible Text: First Reading: ACTS 3:1-10; Gospel: LK 24:13-35 | Fr. Roniel Duenas

Series: Scripture Reflections

The Road to Hope I have always been informed that converts to Catholicism were drawn to faith by the Eucharist. The Eucharist is such a powerful sacrament that brings to us a real experience of Christ. The walk to Emmaus in today’s gospel reading is truly a Eucharistic experience of the