Homilies

Experiencing God’s generosity

Homily for 25th Sunday in Ordinary time 2014 Part of our seminary days in the College seminary in Cebu Philippines was a day- off the seminary once a month. This was our free day when seminarians can get out of the seminary for the day to stroll around, go to the films, visit a friend […]

The Cross: the ‘sacrament’ of Christianity

Homily for the feast the Exaltation of the Cross (14 September 2014) Today the Church celebrates the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. We celebrate today the significance of the Cross as the ‘sacrament’ of Christianity. As a sacrament, the cross is a sign that points to us the Christ who died on the […]

What does Christian discipleship entail?

Homily for 22nd Sunday in Ordinary time year A 2014 Few weeks ago, a parishioner came to me thanking for my prayers for her son. She was very thankful because as she said, her son’s mental health has been restored to its original health. I said to her: ‘It’s not me who’s done it. It’s […]

Friendship with God

Homily for 21st Sunday in Ordinary time 2014  While reflecting on the gospel today, I was confronted by the question of Jesus: ‘Who do you say I am?’ I realized this is not only a question addressed to Peter but also to me. Yes I believe that Christ is my Lord and Saviour, but there […]