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Going back to the Family of Nazareth
Homily for the feast of the Holy Family (year C 2012) Today we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family of Nazareth. This is no coincidence that it is put right after the feast of Christmas. This is so because it tells us that God has not just come to be born into the world […]
Christmas: A celebration of God’s love, God’s humility and God’s faithfulness
Homily for Christmas mass December 25 2012 What a night of joy it is! It is a joy to see so many people here tonight making this night a truly special one for families and friends. It is a joy to see so many people of different nationalities here tonight coming to celebrate together the birthday […]
Mary’s faith: Entry point for God to touch on our humanity
Homily for 4th Sunday of Advent 2012 (year C) Until now I am still pre-occupied with the effect of the typhoon that hit the Philippines few weeks ago. Many people have lost their homes, properties, possessions and even lives. Interestingly, the typhoon did not only cause destruction, but also it brings out the best in […]
Reason to Rejoice
Homily for 3rd Sunday of Advent 2012 year C Gaudete Sunday (rejoice) We are now in the third Sunday of Advent, and again as a Church, we are called to rejoice. We are to rejoice because the Lord’s coming and is getting so close. ‘The Lord is near.’ So we lit the third candle, the […]
