THROUGH UNTRUE Today, there are likely hundreds of people grieving the passing of Lourdes Bautista, affectionately known as Ma'am Nena. She passed away at the age of 99 years and 11 months last Thursday. The fact that she did not reach 100 reminds us that nobody is perfect. During her prime, Ma'am...
THROUGH UNTRUE The gospel reading today centers around the concept of paying taxes (Matthew 22:15-21). Jesus says that paying taxes is a legal duty. However, He adds, “Give to God what belongs to God,” thereby implying the possibility of conscientious objection against paying taxes to a corrupt...
THROUGH UNTRUE You would probably answer, “no!” Many of us believe sanctity is reserved for those beyond the realm of the living. When someone tells you, “You’re so holy..,” it is often followed by “Sana kunin ka na ni Lord.” One time I told a young man that God was calling him...
THROUGH UNTRUE The New Testament scarcely mentions Mary, the mother of Jesus. Why did the evangelists write so little about a woman so great? Perhaps their intention was not to immortalize Mary with their own words. Instead,they wanted us to remember her through our own words of supplication and...
THROUGH UNTRUE Many people harbor the feeling that God does not love them. In fact, they perceive Him as unjust because of unanswered prayers, prolonged periods of suffering, or the occurrence of tragic events in their lives. Frequently, they find themselves questioning why a benevolent and...
THROUGH UNTRUE Today's Gospel reading tells about the punishment imposed on the unforgiving servant (Matthew 18:21-35). Is it always wrong not to forgive? Laura was a resilient single mother who resided in Malabon with her little son, David. One day some armed policemen arrived in their...
THROUGH UNTRUE People generally dislike being criticized or corrected. They often respond defensively saying, “Who are you to pass judgment on me?” They may even cite the biblical passage, “Judge not that you may not be judged” (Matthew 7:1). In reality, the longer version of this passage...
THROUGH UNTRUE Developmental psychologists assert that babies are inherently selfish, impulsive, and fixated on their needs. They scream their displeasure when they do not get what they want. Displaying an intense sense of entitlement, they expect to receive love and care without feeling any need...
THROUGH UNTRUE Our world is vibrant with colors during the day, yet according to neuroscientists, the world is inherently colorless. Our perception of color is caused by specialized cells in our eyes' retina that are sensitive to three different wavelengths of light. These cells send intricate...
THROUGH UNTRUE Today's gospel reading recounts the story of the Canaanite woman who fervently implored Jesus to heal her ailing daughter. This woman was not a Jew, how could she have exhibited such a profound belief in Jesus? Hers was a case of faith being borne out of love....
THROUGH UNTRUE Some Gospel passages present St. Peter as a figure worthy of emulation. For instance, when Jesus observed that many of his followers were beginning to distance themselves from Him, He asked those who remained: “Will you also go away?” St. Peter was the first to respond: “Lord,...
THROUGH UNTRUE “We all possess the power to shape our destiny and become the person we choose to be.” This sentiment is often echoed by motivational speakers, self-proclaimed life coaches, and social media influencers, as they urge people to create the best version of themselves through...
