Scripture Reflections

May 16

Date: May 16, 2020 ()

Bible Text: First Reading: ACTS 16:1-10; Gospel: JN 15:18-21 |

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As Paul in his time with all his strength tried to find ways to “proclaim the good news”; we in our time as well try to find ways to “encounter the good news.” Apparently, the reason why Paul and his companions were prevented by the Holy Spirit from entering some places,
2020-05-17T04:06:59-04:00May 16, 2020|
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May 15

Date: May 15, 2020 ()

Bible Text: Reading 1: ACTS 15:22-31; Gospel: JN 15:12-17 |

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We are God’s close friends. So, we are all free and welcome to be around His company every day. Today is the Memorial of St. Isidore, patron of farmers and laborers. Particularly here in the US, he is especially honored also by the United States National Rural Life Conference. Personally, I
2020-05-17T04:03:28-04:00May 15, 2020|
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May 14

Date: May 14, 2020 ()

Bible Text: First Reading: ACTS 1:15-17, 20-26; Gospel: JN 15:9-17 |

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Matthias - chosen to be sent; called to be a saint! Today we honor St. Matthias, the disciple chosen by the Apostles to take the place of the Apostle Judas who betrayed the Lord. The ordination of Matthias as an apostle is immediately tackled at the beginning of the book of
2020-05-17T03:59:58-04:00May 14, 2020|
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May 13

Date: May 13, 2020 ()

Bible Text: ACTS 15:1-6; JN 15:1-8 |

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The first reading today recalls how our Christian ancestors settle the dilemma of the long-time tradition among the Jewish believers on circumcision which went in conflict with the belief of Gentile Converts. We are informed that “prudence and sensitivity” was the key to dealing with the issue which rendered either
2020-05-17T03:57:04-04:00May 13, 2020|
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May 12

Date: May 12, 2020 ()

Bible Text: First Reading: ACTS 14:19-28; Gospel: JN 14:27-31A |

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“I am going away and I will come back to you.” One of the dark eras of Philippine history occurred during the period of the Japanese occupation. Not only the Filipinos but also the American Soldiers suffered the torment of the devastating defeat in the battle of Bataan. It was during
2020-05-17T03:53:00-04:00May 12, 2020|
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May 11

Date: May 11, 2020 ()

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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
2020-05-17T03:50:06-04:00May 11, 2020|
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