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2nd Sunday Lent
TRANSFORMED BY PRAYER2nd Sunday of Lent CLenten readings call us to deep and sincere change. Today, we witness Jesus undergo a profound change on the mountain. As he was transfigured, he was enveloped in…
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For Pope Benedict XVI
TAGALOG PRAYERS FOR POPE BENEDICT XVI AND THE NEXT POPESTO. TOMAS DE VILLANUEVA PARISHPASIG CITY(TO BE LED BY THE PRIEST BEFORE FINAL BLESSING)A. Prayers for Benedict XVI (UNTIL FEB. 28, 2013)PANALANGIN PARA KAY POPE…
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First Sunday Lent
TRIUMPH OVER TEMPTATIONS1st Sunday of Lent CThe more I admired Jesus when I read and prepared for the Sunday gospel this week. If I were famished and given the chance to “produce” bread, I…
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5th Sunday in Ordinary Time C
FROM TERROR TO TRUST5th Sunday, OrdinaryWhat happens when a man or woman encounters God? The question may even be more appropriately stated: “What happens when God encounters a human being?,” since it is always…
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4th Sunday Ordinary C
STOP REJECTING, START LOVING4th Sunday, OrdinaryThe gospel tells a shocking twist about Jesus’ visit to his native town, Nazareth. This continues last week’s gospel in which we heard that Jesus read from the scroll…
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3rd Sunday Ordinary C
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU READ THE BIBLE?3rd Sunday, OrdinaryI hope that you do read the Bible. As Christians, we must fall in love with the book of our faith, the Holy Scriptures, the Word…
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Santo Niño
THE GREAT GOD OF LITTLE THINGSFeast of Santo NinoEarly January each year, Manila celebrates what seems to be a feast incompatible with the prevailing Christmas spirit. This is the annual procession of Senor Jesus…
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Baptism of the Lord
THE DAY WE BECAME HIS FAMILYBaptism of the LordMany Filipinos are conscious of dates, important calendar events that mark milestones in their lives. We do not allow birthdays to pass without either a grand…
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Epiphany
GIFTS AND MYSTERIESEpiphany of the LordI like preparing Christmas gifts for my friends long before the season. And I delight in receiving gifts from thoughtful family members and friends. Some people are afraid to…
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Holy Family
THE FAMILY MYSTERY Feast of the Holy Family Why are roads blocked by heavy traffic during this season? Why are shopping malls teaming with people? Why is everyone rushing to get home? Parties, yes.…
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New Year 2013
GOD OFFERS US NEW BEGINNINGSNew Year 2013: Mary, Mother of GodAnother doomsday prophecy has passed.December 21, 2012 came and went… just like any other day in the calendar. Except that, from the start of…
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