The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night (B - White) INTRODUCTION: Dear brothers and sisters on this most sacred night, in which our Lord Jesus Christ passed over from death to life, the Church calls upon her sons and daughters, scattered throughout the world, to come together to watch and pray. If we keep the … Continue reading “JESUS IS RISEN!” (March 31st, 2018)
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“THE HIGHEST GLORY” (March 25, 2018)
Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion/Alay Kapwa Sunday (B - Red) ANTIPHON (Matthew 21:9) Hosanna to the Son of David, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord: the King of Israel. Hosanna in the highest. INTRODUCTION: Brothers and sisters, today we gather together to herald with the whole Church the beginning … Continue reading “THE HIGHEST GLORY” (March 25, 2018)
“CALLED TO LIVED BY FAITH” (February 25th, 2018)
Second Sunday of Lent (B - Violet) ANTIPHON (cf. Psalm 27 [26]:8-9) Of you my heart has spoken: Seek his face. It is your face, O Lord, that I seek; hide not your face from me. INTRODUCTION: By his Transfiguration, Jesus shows us that the radiance of his glory comes from his acceptance of the … Continue reading “CALLED TO LIVED BY FAITH” (February 25th, 2018)
“IF YOU WISH, YOU CAN MAKE ME CLEAN” (February 11, 2018)
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B - Green) ANTIPHON (cf. Psalm 31[30]:3-4) Be my protector, O God, a mighty stronghold to save me. For you are my rock, my stronghold! Lead me, guide me, for the sake of your name. INTRODUCTION: Today’s Gospel presents the moving story of Jesus healing the leper. The healing declares … Continue reading “IF YOU WISH, YOU CAN MAKE ME CLEAN” (February 11, 2018)
“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 … Continue reading “THE POWER THE CREATIVE WORD GIVES” (January 28, 2018)
“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 … Continue reading “THE STO. NINO: GOD’S MYSTERIOUS GIFT OF SALVATION” (January 21, 2018)
“A VOICE THAT MOVES FELLOW PILGRIMS” (December 10, 2017)
2nd Sunday of Advent (B - Violet) ANTIPHON (Cf. Isaiah 30:19-30) O people of Sion, behold, the Lord will come to save the nations, and the Lord will make the glory of his voice heard in the joy of your heart. INTRODUCTION: John the Baptist appears in the desert proclaiming a baptism of repentance for … Continue reading “A VOICE THAT MOVES FELLOW PILGRIMS” (December 10, 2017)
“BE WATCHFUL! BE ALERT!” (December 3, 2017)
1st Sunday of Advent (B - Violet) ANTIPHON (Cf. Psalm 25(24):1-3): To you, I lift up my soul, O my God. In you, I have trusted; let me not be put to shame. Nor let my enemies exult over me; and let none who hope in you be put to shame. INTRODUCTION: The first Sunday … Continue reading “BE WATCHFUL! BE ALERT!” (December 3, 2017)
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