THROUGH UNTRUE In today’s Gospel reading, our Lord Jesus Christ compares the Kingdom of God to a mustard seed, which He describes as “the smallest among all seeds” (Mark 4:30-32). At first glance, it might seem like He is belittling the Kingdom of God, which is infinitely greater than the...
THROUGH UNTRUE In today’s Gospel reading, the relatives of Jesus see Him as someone who is “beside himself” (Mark 3:20-22). The phrase typically refers to a person who is acting crazy due to anger, fear, or any strong emotion that overwhelms him. For sure, St. Mark is not telling us that...
The Social Security System (SSS) is diversifying its investment portfolio by ramping up its involvement in real estate investment trusts (REITs) this year. Rolando Ledesma Macasaet, SSS president and chief executive Officer, said they are optimistic about the potential for enhanced returns as...
THROUGH UNTRUE Before his conversion to the Catholic faith, the famous writer C.S. Lewis imagined God as someone with a limitless appetite to be loved, served, and worshipped. The Bible seems to validate this idea, like the text: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul...
THROUGH UNTRUE A few days ago, the House of Representatives approved, on the third and final reading, a bill legalizing absolute divorce in the country. Its proponent jubilantly declared that this “is a clear and resounding victory, signaling the imminent liberation of Filipino wives entombed in...
Four business establishments with P15 million unremitted employees’ contributions and penalties are set to face criminal charges. State-owned Social Security System (SSS) reported that it filed separate charges at the prosecutor’s office as a result of the nationwide Run After Contribution...
THROUGH UNTRUE Today’s gospel reading narrates: “On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you’” (John 20:19-20). Even as they heard...
The Social Security System (SSS) announced that its net revenues for the first three months of the year increased by 60 percent. In a proactive effort to reach its goal of P100 billion in total net income for this year, SSS said that the overall net revenues for the first quarter valued at P33.9...
THROUGH UNTRUE An integral part of the cosmic narrative of creation, fall, and redemption is the Ascension of Jesus, often regarded as the concluding chapter of His earthly ministry. However, rather than marking a closure, this event unveils fresh avenues for our involvement in Jesus's ongoing...
THROUGH UNTRUE A few years ago, a fellow Dominican suffered a stroke in our summer house in Baguio City. His two pet dogs, named Sasha and Vera, stood quietly near the doorway as he was taken to the hospital, where he eventually passed away. For many days, the two dogs stood by the door as if...
THROUGH UNTRUE A famous actress once declared that she stayed happily married to her husband for 50 years because they seldom see each other. She might have said that as a joke, but she made a good point. Togetherness nurtures love and intimacy, but it should not mean constant physical closeness....
THROUGH UNTRUE Today’s Gospel reading portrays Jesus as the good shepherd (John 10:11-13),and us, the sheep of His flock. However, to compare Christians to sheep seems like an insult. Contemporary usage of the word “sheep” often refers to persons who are gullible, dumb, easily fooled, and...
