Easter

Date: May 13, 2020 (Easter)

Bible Text: ACTS 15:1-6; JN 15:1-8 | Fr. Roniel Duenas

Series: Scripture Reflections

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

Date: May 12, 2020 (Easter)

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

Series: Scripture Reflections

“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

Date: May 11, 2020 (Easter)

Bible Text: | Fr. Roniel Duenas

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