“THE POWER THE CREATIVE WORD GIVES” (January 28, 2018)

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B - Green) ANTIPHON (Psalm 106(105):47) Save us, O Lord, our God! And gather us from the nations, to give thanks to your holy name, and make it our glory to praise you. INTRODUCTION: The Gospel presents Jesus as the prophet of God, teaching and acting with authority. Even the …

“THE STO. NINO: GOD’S MYSTERIOUS GIFT OF SALVATION” (January 21, 2018)

Feast of the Santo Nino (B - White) ANTIPHON A child is born for us, a son given to us; dominion is laid on his shoulder, and he shall be called Wonderful-Counselor. INTRODUCTION: The devotion to the Holy Child is the oldest and one of the most popular in the Philippines, so popular that the …

“UNNAMED, BUT BELOVED STILL” (January 14, 2018)

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B - Green) ANTIPHON (Psalm 66(65):4) All the earth shall bow down before you, O God, and shall sing to you, shall sing to your name, O Most High! INTRODUCTION: In the Gospel, Jesus asks the disciples of John, “What are you looking for?” Today, Jesus is also asking us, …

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 …

“THE MANIFESTATION TO THE MAGI” (January 7, 2018)

Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord (B - White) ANTIPHON (Cf. Malachi 3:1; 1 Chronicles 29:12) Behold, the Lord, the Mighty One, has come; ang kingship is in his grasp, and power and dominion. INTRODUCTION: Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany of our Lord. “Epiphany” means manifestation. The birth of Jesus is …

“WE HAVE FOUND THE ONE” (January 5, 2018)

Friday of the Weekday of Christmas Season (B - White) ANTIPHON (Psalm 112 (111):4) A light has risen in the darkness for the upright of heart; the Lord is generous, merciful and just. INTRODUCTION: The calling of Nathanael reminds us that Jesus is the one who sees us rather than we who see him. It …

“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 …

“THE SHINING EXAMPLE OF THE HOLY FAMILY” (December 31, 2017)

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph (B - White) ANTIPHON (Luke 2:16) The shepherd went in haste, and found Mary and Joseph and the Infant lying in an manger. INTRODUCTION: As we contemplate the Incarnation of the Son of God, we praise God who created the family of humankind and who, …

“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, …

“A SAVIOR IS BORN FOR US” (December 25, 2017)

Solemnity of the Lord's Birth [Midnight Mass] (B - White) ANTIPHON (Psalm 27) The Lord said to me: You are my Son. It is I who have begotten you this day. INTRODUCTION: Tonight, the entire Christendom witnesses to an event that no one ever dared to imagine. As almighty and powerful as he is, God …