“JESUS IS RISEN!” (March 31st, 2018)

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 …

“JESUS IS OUR SACRIFICE, HE IS OUR SAVIOR” (March 30th, 2018)

Friday of the Passion of the Lord (B - Red) INTRODUCTION: Dear brothers and sisters: We have gathered for the celebration of the Lord’s Passion. We reflect on how much the Lord loves us. He accepts the cruel death on the cross that he may bear our infirmities and endure our sufferings. But we know …

“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 …

“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 …

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 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 …

“ENTRUSTING GOD’S SON TO MARY AND TO US” (December 20, 2017)

Misa de Gallo (B - White) ANTIPHON (Isaiah 11:1; 40:5; Luke 3:6) A branch shall sprout from the root of Jesse, and the glory of the Lord will fill the whole earth, and all flesh will see the salvation of God. INTRODUCTION: Today the Church celebrates what used to be known as the “Golden Mass” …

“WAITING IN JOYFUL HOPE” (December 17, 2017)

3rd Sunday of Advent [Gaudete Sunday]/Misa de Gallo (B - Pink/White) ANTIPHON (Philippians 4:4-5) Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say. rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near. INTRODUCTION: The Third Sunday of Advent is Gaudete Sunday, a Sunday of rejoicing. The Church, the People of God, rejoices in salvation from sin, inviting everyone to …