Homilies

Standing by Christ

Homily for 29th Sunday in Ordinary time year A 2014 In 2001, in my first year in the seminary, our rector volunteered some of us seminarians to join  the nationwide prayer rally calling for the resignation of the then  reigning President of the country. The president was accused of plundering billions of pesos which  he […]

God is inviting you- to spend time with Him

Homily for 28th Sunday in Ordinary time year A 2014 Our gospel today (Mt 22:1-14) reminds us of one important aspect of our Christian life- time with God. Having time with God and time for God form an essential part of our Christian journey in order to really grow in holiness and virtue and to […]

Remember this and follow me

Homily for 27th Sunday in Ordinary time year A 2014 An epitaph found in a cemetery has a caption that’s really interesting. I even now plan to have it in my tombstone too. I should add it as a post-script in my last will. It says: Remember man, as you walk by, As you are […]

Yes to God- in thoughts, in words and in deeds

Homily for 26th Sunday in Ordinary time year A 2014 There is a beautiful and very inspiring story I have read, you might have heard this before but I’m sure it is worth repeating and you may like to hear it again. This is in fact a Christmas story but I can’t wait to share […]