ETERNAL LIFE SPRINGS FROM JESUS’ WOUNDED HEART (June 8, 2018)

Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (B – White) ANTIPHON (Psalm 33(32):11, 19) The designs of his Heart are from age to age, to rescue their souls from death and to keep them alive in famine. INTRODUCTION: Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Althogh this devotion focuses on …

“MAKING A HOME FOR JESUS” (March 19th, 2018/Monday)

Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Virgin Mary (B - White) ANTIPHON (cf. Luke 12:42) Behold, a faithful and prudent steward, whom the Lord has set over his household. INTRODUCTION: Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and foster father of Jesus Christ. Even as we prepare …

“WHEN LIFE BEGINS” (March 2nd, 2018)

Friday of the First Week of Lent (B - Violet) ANTIPHON (cf. Psalm 31 (30):2, 5) In you, O Lord, I put my trust, let me never be put to shame; release me from the snare they have hidden for me, for you indeed are my refuge. INTRODUCTION: The Parable of the Tenants is a …

“ANG BATONG ITINAKWIL NG NANGAGTAYO” (Marso 2, 2018)

Biyernes sa Ikalawang Linggo ng Kuwaresma (B - Biyoleta) ANTIPONA (Salmo 31:2, 5) Pag-asa ko'y tanging ikaw, Poon ko, laging sakdalan huwag mong pababayaang ako'y masilong tuluyan sa patibong ng kalaban. PAUNANG SALITA Isang parunggit sa mangyayaring pagpapahirap at kamatayan ni Jesus ang Talinghaga ng mga Magsasakang Katiwala. Itatakwil si Jesus na Anak at papatayin …

“TO WHOM WILL YOU GIVE YOUR HEART?” (February 14th, 2018)

Ash Wednesday (B - Violet) ANTIPHON (cf. Wisdom 11:24, 25, 27) You are merciful to all, O Lord, and despise nothing that you have made. You overlook people’s sins, to bring them to repentance, and you spare them, for you are the Lord our God. INTRODUCTION: Ash Wednesday opens the season of Lent which prepares …

“TAGSIBOL” (Pebrero 14, 2018)

Miyerkules ng Abo (B - Biyoleta) ANTIPONA (Karunungan 11:24-25, 27) Minamahal mo ang tanan, walang kinapopootan sa sinumang umiiral. Pinatatawad mong tunay ang sala nami't pagsuway. PAUNANG SALITA Ngayong Miyerkules ng Abo, sinisimulan natin ang panahon ng Kuwaresma bilang paghahanda sa misteryo ng Paskuwa --- ang pagpapakasakit, kamatayan, at muling pagkabuhay ni Jesus. Ang Kuwaresma …

LATE POST: “BAPTISM AS DEATH” (January 8, 2018)

The Baptism of the Lord (B - White) ANTIPHON (Cf. Matthew 3:16-17) After the Lord was baptized, the heavens were opened, and the Spirit descended upon him like a dove, and the voice of the Father thundered: This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. INTRODUCTION: Yesterday the Church celebrated the Feast …

“SHE WHO BRINGS PEACE” (January 1, 2018)

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (B - White) ANTIPHON Hail, Holy Mother, who gave birth to the King who rules heaven and earth for ever. INTRODUCTION: A happy, peaceful, and prosperous New Year to all of you! The year opens with the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Just as mothers are always the …

“SI MARIA, ANG INA NG DIYOS” (Enero 1, 2018)

Dakilang Kapistahan ni Maria, Ina ng Diyos (B - Puti) ANTIPONA: (Isaias 9:2, 6; Lucas 1:33) Mga pastol nagsidalaw kay Jesus na bagong silang nakahiga sa sabsaban kapiling n'ya'y ang magulang na Maria't Joseng banal. PAUNANG SALITA: Isang maligaya, mapayapa at masaganang Bagong Taon sa inyong lahat! Sinisimulan natin ang taong ito sa pamamagitan ng …

“WE ARE LOVED WITHOUT MEASURE” (December 25, 2017)

Solemnity of the Lord's Birth [Mass during the Day] (B - White) ANTIPHON (Cf. Isaiah 9:5) A child is born for us, and a son is given to us; his scepter of power rests upon his shoulder, and his name will be called Messenger of great counsel. INTRODUCTION: A Blessed Christmas to you all! Today, …