Fr. Bel R. San Luis, SVD
Baptism needs follow-up
January 10, 2025 11:32 pm
There was once a woman who brought her child to church for baptism. “What’s the baby’s name?” asked the parish priest. “Toyota,” said the mother. Taken aback, the priest said, “Why that name?” “Kasi po Father,” she replied, “iyong panganay ko ay nagngangalang ‘Ford,’ yong ikalawa naman ay ‘Mercedes’ at yong pinakamaliit ay ‘Beetle.’”
Lessons from the Magi
January 03, 2025 8:46 pm
A story is told about a Franciscan, a Jesuit, and an SVD who paid homage to the Christ Child in Bethlehem. The Franciscan was interested in the manger to serve as reminder of the poverty and simplicity their Order professed.
Holy Family, God’s plan
December 27, 2024 11:53 pm
A high school teacher was telling her class about statistics which indicate that more twins are being born these days than in the past.
Without Mary, there would be no Christmas
December 20, 2024 11:33 pm
On the eve of the graduation of a senior high school class, a dedicated and unassuming teacher was invited to a class farewell party.
Charity begins at home but doesn’t end there
December 13, 2024 4:08 pm
The message of this 3rd Sunday of Advent is “gaudete” which means “rejoice” or “be joyful.” We are joyful, first and foremost, because God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, Jesus Christ.