WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD The Jews had been very much impressed by Jesus' teachings and actions. They had gone to great lengths to seek him out wherever he went, the gospel for this 21 st Sunday relates. But when he started talking about "eating his body and drinking his blood as food for...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD A famous artist once held an exhibit of all his choice paintings. One painting which showed the face of a woman was extraordinarily beautiful. "Who's this?" spectators ask. "Is she your girlfriend?" "Why's this work so different from all...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD An elderly woman, accompanied by a young doctor, was being wheeled into a room in preparation for surgery. Visibly nervous, she blurted out, “Doc, doctor, please be gentle with me. This is my first time to be operated on.” * * * The youthful surgeon glanced at...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD Once a pious woman who was bringing a bunch of novena-booklets to church met the parish priest. He asked, "Who is your favorite saint?" "Of course, I like the Blessed Virgin Mary best! But I also like her sister!" "Her sister? Who is she?" asked...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD Once an archbishop was discussing Christianity with a learned Japanese writer. The writer told the archbishop, "I can understand God the Father and God the Son, but I can never understand the significance of the Honorable Bird." * * * Today is the feast of the Holy...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD There’s a saying: “A face that only a mother can love.” But with God, He loves even faces that a mother cannot love. * * * According to a Jewish legend, when God was about to create man, he consulted the angels that stood about his throne. "Create him...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD A patient, who was being wheeled into the operating room, pleaded with the young doctor: “Doc, ple…please be gentle with me; this…this is my first time to be operated on!” * * * The surgeon, who also looked nervous, glanced at her and blurted out:...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD There's an amusing story about a young man who was constantly bedeviled by sensual thoughts. Feeling guilty, he consulted a priest-friend. "Don't worry,"...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD Once a jeepney was passing in front of a leprosarium. Two patients, though cured already but still bore physical deformities, boarded. There was an uneasy silence as they moved to the front seat right beside the driver. * * * A few minutes later, the two asked to...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD Once a distraught man knelt in front of a life-size crucifix and poured out his problems and sufferings. He was startled when the Lord suddenly spoke from the cross: “allright, stop crying now. I know how you feel. Let’s exchange places. I’ll carry all your...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD Today we celebrate Pro-Life Sunday. There’s a story told in a Pro-Life gathering. Scientists today have tremendously advanced in genetic engineering, decoding genes, making clones. Flush from their fantastic achievements, they concluded that God had become...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD Today, the feast of the Sto. Niño in the Philippines is immensely popular among Filipinos. Rich and poor, young and old alike maintain a strong, if not fanatical, devotion to the Holy Child. Colorful fiestas and processions are held in His...
