REFLECTIONS TODAY On the question whether Jesus would allow divorce — Moses permitted the man to dismiss his wife—Jesus proclaims permanence of marriage to be God’s intent from the beginning. Moses’ concession, Jesus says, is given only “because of the hardness of your hearts” (v 5)....
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Rep. Barbers’ Facebook) Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers flagged on Wednesday, May 22, the 291 “titled” land acquisitions in Metro Manila and Central Luzon by...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Demons and witchcraft were integral aspects of the ancient world. Evil spells caused illness, ill fortune, and other harms to people. To counter threats, people would use protective amulets, incantations, and exorcism. Israel knew of exorcists. Jesus himself drives out demons with...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Shortly after the transfiguration event, Jesus, for the second time, predicts his passion, death, and resurrection. The Apostles seem not to pay attention; they are focused on their own interest. They begin to argue among themselves who of them is the greatest, who of them will be...
REFLECTIONS TODAY On Feb. 11, 2018, the memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes, Pope Francis decreed that the memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, be inserted into the Roman Calendar on the Monday after Pentecost and be celebrated every year henceforth. Besides being the Mother of...
REFLECTIONS TODAY After his ascension to heaven, Jesus sends forth the Spirit as his first gift to the community of believers. In the First Reading we find the Apostles and other disciples huddled together, awaiting the Spirit’s coming. On the feast of Pentecost (corresponding to the Jewish feast...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The Gospel of John ends with a description of “this disciple who testifies to these things and has written them” (v 24). It is his remembrance and perspective of Jesus that are contained in the Gospel, quite different from, but complementing, the testimony of the Synoptic...
REFLECTIONS TODAY John’s Gospel is focused almost entirely on Jesus. Less attention is given to the role of the Apostles (the Twelve) and of Simon Peter. To attune it to the accounts of the Synoptic Gospels and Acts where Peter is given a more prominent role of leadership, John’s epilogue...
Marinduque lone district Rep. Lord Allan Velasco, Meralco logo (Facebook) House Committee on Energy Chairman Marinduque lone district Rep. Lord Allan Velasco has echoed the call to grant an early extension to the congressional franchise of the...
REFLECTIONS TODAY When a person departs, as when a migrant worker leaves for abroad, he or she gives instructions to those he or she leaves behind, like the children who are entrusted to their guardians. At his own departure to go to the Father, Jesus gives a lengthy instruction to his disciples,...
Attendees at Amazon’s inaugural upfront presentation in New York City on May 14 were transported back to Middle-earth as Prime Video unveiled the trailer for the second season of the hit series “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.” Prime Video also announced that season 2 will premiere...
Marinduque lone district Rep. Lord Allan Velasco (Facebook) House Committee on Energy Chairman, Marinduque lone district Rep. Lord Allan Velasco has raised the possibility that some sectors are capitalizing on the annual red and yellow alerts...
