“Solidifying Our ‘Yes’ to God” (October 1, 2017)

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A - Green) GOSPEL READING: (Matthew 21:28-32) JESUS said to the chief priests and elders of the people: "What is your opinion? A man had two sons. He came to the first and said, 'Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.' He said in reply, 'I will …

“Pananampalataya: Isinasabuhay, Hindi Sinasabi Lamang” (Oktubre 1, 2017)

Ika-26 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon (A - Berde) PAGBASA SA MABUTING BALITA (Mateo 21:28-32) NOONG panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa mga punong saserdote at mga matatanda ng bayan: "Ano ang palagay ninyo rito? May isang tao na may dalawang anak na lalaki. Lumapit siya sa nakatatanda at sinabi, 'Anak, lumabas ka at magtrabaho sa …

“Fishing: God will provide” (September 24, 2017)

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A - Green) GOSPEL READING: (Matthew 20:1-16a) JESUS told his disciples this parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out at dawn to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with them for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. Going out …

“Ako ang Kaharian ng Diyos” (Setyembre 24, 2017)

Ika-25 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon (A - Berde) PAGBASA SA MABUTING BALITA (Mateo 20:1-16a) NOONG panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad ang talinghagang ito: "Ang paghahari ng Diyos ay katulad nito: lumabas nang umagang-umaga ang may-ari ng ubasan upang humanap ng mga manggagawa. Nang magkasundo na sila sa upa na isang denaryo …

“Magpatawad at Magkaisa” (Setyembre 17, 2017)

Ika-24 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon (A - Berde) PAGBASA SA MABUTING BALITA (Mateo 18:21-35) NOONG panahong iyon, lumapit si Pedro kay Hesus at nagtanong sa kanta, "Panginoon, nakailan kong patatawarin ang aking kapatid na paulit-ulit na nagkakasala sa akin? Makapito po ba?" Sinagot siya ni Hesus, "Hindi ko sinasabing makapito, kundi pitumpung ulit pa ito. …

Christ’s Challenge of Forgiveness (September 17, 2017)

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A - Green) GOSPEL READING: (Matthew 18:21-35) PETER approached Jesus and asked him, "Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive? As many as seven times?" Jesus answered, "I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times. That is why the kingdom of heaven …

HOMILY-SERYE Part 2: STEWARDSHIP OF TIME

NOTE: This homily was published on September 9, 2017 via http://www.dioceseofpasig.org. 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time STEWARDSHIP OF TIME Homily Series for Stewardship Month, Bp. Mylo Hubert C. Vergara, September 9-10, 2017 Noong nakaraang linggo, pinagnilayan natin ang Stewardship of Faith, ngayon naman ay bibigyang pansin natin ang Stewardship of Time. Mahalaga ang aspetong ito …

“Dealing with the Offenders” (Gospel Reflection for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)

NOTE: This reflection was taken from Bishop Mylo Hubert's book "A Shepherd's Voice" published in 2007. What happens when someone offends you in a relationship? Our gospel today teaches us four ways to deal with persons who have done something harmful to us. The first way is by direct confrontation. Jesus said: "If your brother …

“May Pag-Asa ang Bawat Isa” (Setyembre 10, 2017)

Ika-23 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon (A - Berde) PAGBASA SA MABUTING BALITA (Mateo 18:15-20) NOONG panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad: "Kung magkasala sa iyo ang kapatid mo, puntahan mo siya at kausapin nang sarilinan. Kapag nakinig siya sa iyo, ang pagsasama ninyong magkapatid ay napapanauli mo sa dati at napapanumbalik mo …

A Duty to Correct (September 10, 2017)

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A - Green) GOSPEL READING: (Matthew 18:15-20) JESUS said to his disciples: "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won over your brother. If he does not listen, take one or two …