REFLECTIONS TODAYGospel • John 3:14-21 The Oratory in Turin, Italy is the motherhouse of the Salesians of Don Bosco, whose mission is geared towards young people. In the 19th century, it was here where St. John Bosco (“Don Bosco” to his spiritual children) began his work; it was here...
REFLECTIONS TODAYPeter confesses his belief that Jesus of Nazareth, whom he has been accompanying, is the Messiah, in Hebrew Mashiha, in Greek Christos, meaning “anointed.” He must have based his conclusion from having witnessed his many teachings and miracles. Not anybody can be called the...
REFLECTIONS TODAYJesus says these words to his disciples after Peter makes confession that he is the Messiah and after predicting his passion, death, and resurrection for the first time. Jesus wants that if they really want to journey with him to the end, they must be ready to deny themselves....
REFLECTIONS TODAYThe Pharisees raise the age-old question about divorce to test Jesus. The phrase “for any cause whatever” (v 3) refers to the debate between the famous teachers Hillel and Shammai and their disciples. Both schools permitted divorce, but for different reasons. Both based their...
REFLECTIONS TODAYBefore the destruction of the Jerusalem temple in AD 70, the Jews throughout the Roman empire were required to pay tax to fund the maintenance of the temple. Male Jews above 19 years of age were to pay a half-shekel temple tax which is equivalent to about two days’ wages. The...
Today, Ash Wednesday, marks the beginning of the Lenten season. It is a reminder — a restart for some of the Catholic faithful — to repent one’s sins, to reflect on the purpose of one’s life, and to renew the vow to serve in the ministry of God.
In the Philippines, Ash Wednesday bears...
REFLECTIONS TODAY
The rule of the game in the secular marketplace is: “Grab as much as you can and as fast as you can before the others arrive.” Competition is the driving force to gain as much profit for oneself, without much regard for those who come later or last. The evil eye of envy can...
FINDING ANSWERS
Former SenatorAtty. Joey Lina
Last month’s decision by the US Supreme Court to overturn the Roe v. Wade landmark ruling on abortion rights triggered a flurry of protests more furious than when an initial draft of a majority decision was leaked earlier.
The leaked draft was...
"Maybe I did something good," was President Duterte's candid remark on his becoming the President of the country, pausing to reflect that he may have "impressed Jesus with a past good deed."
President Duterte (Malacañang photo)
He also thinks that becoming President at 71 was also God's...
TOL Views
Senator Francis N. Tolentino
What do the Backstreet Boys, Kobe Bryant, Taylor Swift, the Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant, and traditional sabong have in common?
Their events were held at the Araneta Coliseum.
This coliseum is one of the largest indoor arenas in Asia. Sabong...
REFLECTIONS TODAY
Reflections today
Lk 4:21-30
Jesus began speaking in the synagogue, saying: “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” And all spoke highly of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They also asked, “Isn’t this the son of...
REFLECTIONS TODAY
Reflections today
Jesus’ parable of the mustard seed teaches us a point in our endeavor to be saints: we always start small. To think of being a saint is indeed a lofty thought, but we can always start small. “Me? A saint?” is a self-defeatist attitude that we need to...
