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

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

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 … Continue reading HOMILY-SERYE Part 2: STEWARDSHIP OF TIME

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

STEWARDSHIP OF FAITH HOMILY-SERYE (Part 1)

22nd SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME INTRODUCTION: Mga minamahal na kapatid kay Kristo, noong nakaraang taon ay sumulat ang mga Obispo na nasasakupan ng Metropolitan Province of Manila patungkol sa pagiging "Mabuting Katiwala." Ito ay paghahanda para sa pagtanggal ng "arancel" sa darating na Nobyembre sa taong ito. Ang arancel po sa makasanayang pang-unawa ay ang … Continue reading STEWARDSHIP OF FAITH HOMILY-SERYE (Part 1)

“To Live Each Day As If It’s Your Last” (September 1, 2017)

Votive Mass of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Cycle A) GOSPEL READING (Matthew 25:1-13) JESUS told his disciples this parable: "The Kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones, when taking their … Continue reading “To Live Each Day As If It’s Your Last” (September 1, 2017)