Encouraging words

Gospel Reading: Mk 9:41-50 Jesus said to His disciples, “Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, amen, I say to you, will surely not lose his reward. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true,"data_track_addressbar":true,"data_track_textcopy":true,"ui_atversion":"300"}; var addthis_product = 'wpp-3.1';  Read More »

Second prediction of the passion

Gospel Reading: Mk 9:30-37 Jesus and His disciples left from there and began a journey through Galilee, but He did not wish anyone to know about it. He was teaching His disciples and telling them, “The Son of Man is to be handed over to men and they will kill Him, and three days after His death He will rise.” But they did not understand the saying, and they were afraid to question... 

The origins of the Messiah

Gospel Reading: Jn 7:40-53 SOME in the crowd who heard [Jesus'] words said, “This is truly the Prophet.“ Others said, “This is the Messiah.“ But others said, “The Messiah will not come from Galilee, will he? Does not scripture say that the Messiah will be of David’s family and come from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?“ So a division occurred in the crowd because... 

Undoing Technology Dependency

By Jaye C. Bautista Manila, Philippines – We may all be fully immersed in technology by now. People at various stages of their lives are now overexposed to gadgets. We use iPads to appease our restless children, pacify unruly kids toddler age (3 – 4 year olds)!Why not, right? Ease of facility and colourful, entertaining and engaging apps attract the attention of these little ones,... 

Crow, the most intelligent bird (2)

Manila, Philippines – Crows are omnivorous scavengers, eating almost anything they can swallow, from worms, bugs, mice, berries, hard nuts, eggs, fish and even rotten food. Both male and female crows have totally black plumage, bills, legs, feet and claws. The plumage and wings have a violet iridescence in bright light.  Read More »

Parable of the lost sheep

Gospel Reading: Mt 18:12-14 Jesus said to His disciples, “What is your opinion? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine in the hills and go in search of the stray? And if he finds it, amen, I say to you, he rejoices more over it than over the ninety-nine that did not stray. In just the same way, it is not the will of your heavenly... 

Temptations

LUKE 17:16 Jesus said to His disciples, “Things that cause sin will inevitably occur, but woe to the person through whom they occur. It would be better for him if a millstone were put around his neck and he be thrown into the sea than for him to cause one of these little ones to sin. Be on your guard! If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. And if he wrongs... 

The greatest in the Kingdom

Gospel Reading: Mt 18:1-5, 10 THE disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever receives... 

Do good in Jesus’ name

MARK 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 JOHN said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons in Your name, and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow us.” Jesus replied, “Do not prevent him. There is no one who performs a mighty deed in My name who can at the same time speak ill of Me. For whoever is not against us is for us. Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink... 

The greatest in the Kingdom

MATTHEW 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 ONE time, the disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever...