Easter

Date: April 24, 2020 (Easter)

Bible Text: Acts 5:34-42 | Fr. Roniel Duenas

Series: Scripture Reflections

“So, the apostles left the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been found worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name (of Jesus).” Rejoicing in suffering is one of the distinct characteristics of the followers of Jesus. And this one too is one of the unique teachings

Date: April 23, 2020 (Easter)

Bible Text: First Reading: ACTS 5:27-33; Gospel: JN 3:31-36 | Fr. Roniel Duenas

Series: Scripture Reflections

Nothing should stop us from loving God because nothing can stop God from loving us. A woman named Lisa on losing a dear husband in the fateful 9/11 said: “September 11 has shown me the reality of eternity in a dynamic way these past few months. When I’m overwhelmed with sadness

Date: April 22, 2020 (Easter)

Bible Text: First Reading: ACTS 5:17-26; Gospel: JN 3:16-21 | Fr. Roniel Duenas

Series: Scripture Reflections

"That everyone who believes in Him might not perish but might have eternal life.” In the first reading, the court officials had this report in regard to Peter and John’s disappearance at the prison: “We found the jail securely locked and the guards stationed outside the doors, but when we opened

Date: April 21, 2020 (Easter)

Bible Text: First Reading: ACTS 4:32-37; Gospel: JN 3:7B-15 | Fr. Roniel Duenas

Series: Scripture Reflections

“If we have a love such as this, we can also come before the Lord with our entirety and offer at His feet the wealth that serves His church.” “There was no needy person among them, for those who owned property or houses would sell them, bring the proceeds of the

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