REFLECTIONS TODAY To remain/abide (Greek menein) in Jesus is central in the Gospel of John. Andrew and his companion, who were the first two to come to Jesus, became his disciples when they remained with Jesus the whole day (1:39). In the controversy over Jesus’ declaration that his flesh is...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Today’s Gospel reading is formed by an excerpt taken from Jesus’ discourse at the Last Supper. The excerpt begins just after Jesus has washed the feet of his disciples and enjoined them to follow the example he had just set before them. Why should they follow his example?...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Hosea is the prophet who emphasized more than any other prophet God’s love for his people Israel. Through him God says, “I will allure her now; I will lead her into the wilderness and speak persuasively to her” (Hos 2:16). Elsewhere God says, referring to the Israelites:...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Many great pioneers and scientists met skepticism or outright disbelief when they presented their discoveries to their contemporaries. One pioneer whose discoveries brought him utter rejection is Galileo. For defending the theory that the earth revolves around the sun and not the...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Who condemns such a person? It is not God, for Jesus tells us elsewhere that “nor does the Father judge anyone” (Jn 5:22). It is not Jesus either since, as Jesus himself tells us, “God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world” (Jn 3:17). The ones...
REFLECTIONS TODAY About yesterday’s and today’s Gospel readings, the Vatican II Weekday Missal has an interesting comment: “The post-Resurrection appearances seem so unusual. They are sudden, staccato. As yesterday’s and today’s Gospels show, the risen Lord appeared out of nowhere....
REFLECTIONS TODAY Today, as we celebrate the Chrism Mass, we are reminded of the anointing that sets us apart for God’s mission. In Isaiah, we hear the prophetic words: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me.” Jesus fulfills this prophecy in the Gospel of Luke,...
Barry Caldwell, an animation veteran who worked on classic shows like "Animaniacs," "Pinky and the Brain," and the movie "Osmosis Jones," has passed away. He was 68. News of his passing was revealed by fellow animator Paul Dini ("Tiny Toon Adventures" and "Batman: The Animated Series). "Barry...
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...
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...
ACX Holdings Corp., the retail arm of Ayala Corp., plans to open its first two Spinneys supermarkets in the fourth quarter of 2026, marking the United Arab Emirates-based chain’s first expansion outside the Gulf region. The initial branches will be located at Ayala Malls U.P. Town Center in...
