REFLECTIONS TODAY As is described in today’s Gospel, the death of Jesus was a tragic event indeed. Yet, it becomes even more tragic in our eyes when we understand that it was not necessary. And it was not necessary because the incarnation itself, the coming of God’s Word into our flesh, was not...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Deep within us lies an existential fear of death. We dread that final moment when we must release our grip on all we possess, bid farewell to those we cherish, and cross the threshold toward the unknown. This fear drives us to do everything in our power to avoid death, or at the...
A new trailer and poster for “Star Wars: Maul-Shadow Lord” has been released. The series will premiere on Disney+ on April 6 and is set in the lawless aftermath of The Clone Wars. The adventure finds Maul plotting to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire. There,...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The Annunciation is celebrated as the First Joyful Mystery of the Holy Rosary. But, is it really joyful? On the surface, Archangel Gabriel’s greeting appears joyful—he proclaims Mary will bear a son, the long-awaited Messiah. Yet underlying this news lies the potential for...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The word “to please” comes from the Latin word placere, which means “to be acceptable” or “to give delight.” Having a “pleasing personality,” therefore, transcends physical beauty as it reflects an inner disposition that brings joy to others. One might possess...
Former senator and senatorial candidate Bam Aquino expressed his gratitude to the influential Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) for endorsing his candidacy, further boosting his chances to get a Senate seat in the midterm elections on May 12. Independent senatorial candidate Bam Aquino (Photo from Bam...
Jesus is Lord (JIL) Church has endorsed the Senate comeback bid of former senator Bam Aquino, who, in turn, expressed his gratitude to JIL leader Bro. Eddie Villanueva and Senator Joel Villanueva. Senatorial candidate Bam Aquino, Jesus is Lord Church (Photos from Bam Aquino Facebook page) In a...
CEBU CITY – The bid of Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao to return to the Senate got a major boost after he earned the endorsement of The Jesus Is Lord (JIL) Church led by CIBAC party-list Rep. Brother Eddie Villanueva. CIBAC’s formal endorsement solidified growing Christian support behind...
REFLECTIONS TODAY In this first episode of John 6, Jesus sees the hungry multitude in front of him and challenges his disciples, “Where can we buy enough food for them to eat?” (v 5). Philip’s retort is simply to point out the impossibility of the situation. Andrew, instead, sees a...
REFLECTIONS TODAY While Jesus’ disciples usually address him as “Teacher,” yet, for his townmates in Nazareth, he is simply the carpenter’s son, alluding to the trade of his known father, Joseph. This could give us an insight into Jesus’ growing-up years. Somehow, he must have...
REFLECTIONS TODAY John 3:16 is a familiar Johannine Gospel verse to many of us. The message about God’s great love for all, that he sends his only-begotten Son, never fails to uplift our spirits. It tells us that Jesus came not to condemn but to save us. However, today’s Gospel...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Early disciples of Jesus bear witness to an eschatological reality. Nevertheless, such reality is already realized in their life lived in common. Their shared life is a life that is born from above. Jesus’ early disciples lived a life in the Spirit. In today’s...
