“THE VINE AND THE BRANCHES” (April 29th, 2018)

Fifth Sunday of Easter (B - White) ANTIPHON (Psalm 98 (97):1-2) O sing a new song to the Lord, for he has worked wonders; in the sight of the nations he has shown his deliverance, alleluia. INTRODUCTION: In our spiritual life, we need Christ truly as a branch needs to remain on the vine. Without …

“THE SHEPHERD WHO WALKS THE TALK” (April 22nd, 2018)

Fourth Sunday of Easter (B - White) ANTIPHON (Psalm 33 (32):5-6) The merciful love of the Lord fills the earth; by the word of the Lord the heavens were made, alleluia. INTRODUCTION: The Fourth Sunday of Easter is Good Shepherd Sunday. This image of Christ speaks of his love, care, and self-giving unto death. It …

“THE BREAD OF FORGIVENESS AND PEACE” (April 15th, 2018)

Third Sunday of Easter (B - White) ANTIPHON (Psalm 66 (65):1-2) Cry out with joy to God, all the earth; O sing to the glory of his name. O render him glorious praise, alleluia. INTRODUCTION: The risen Christ appears to the two of his disciples that he is truly alive. Then he gives them the …

“TOTAL OVERHAUL” (April 8th, 2018)

Second Sunday of Easter/Divine Mercy Sunday (B - White) ANTIPHON (1 Peter 2:2) Like newborn infants, you must long for the pure, spiritual milk, that in him you may grow to salvation, alleluia. INTRODUCTION: Like the apostle Thomas, we want to see clear signs of Jesus’ victory over death and corruption. May the Lord open …

“ON EASTER MORNING” (April 1st, 2018)

Easter Sunday (B - White) ANTIPHON (Psalm 139 (138):18, 5-6) I have risen, and I am with you still, alleluia. You have laid your hand upon me, alleluia. Too wonderful for me, this knowledge, alleluia, alleluia. INTRODUCTION: Jesus our Lord is risen. Alleluia! Today, we celebrate the resurrection of the Lord Jesus from the dead. …

“DO YOU REALLY WANT TO SEE JESUS?” (March 18th, 2018)

Fifth Sunday of Lent (B - Violet) ANTIPHON (cf. Psalm 43 (42):1-2) Give me justice, O God, and plead my cause against a nation that is faithless. From the deceitful and cunning rescue me, for you, O God, are my strength. INTRODUCTION: "We would like to see Jesus." These words, spoken by some Greeks to …

“LIGHT AND DARKNESS” (March 11th, 2018)

Fourth Sunday of Lent/Laetare Sunday (B - Rose/Violet) ANTIPHON (cf. Isaiah 66:10-11) Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her. Be joyful, all who were in mourning; exult and be satisfied at her consoling breast. INTRODUCTION: The spirit of Lent invites us to recall our sins and failings, and moves us to be sorry for them. …

“JESUS’ CONSUMING ZEAL” (March 4th, 2018)

Third Sunday of Lent (B - Violet) ANTIPHON (cf. Psalm 25 (24):15-17) My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues my feet from the snare. Turn to me and have mercy on me, for I am alone and poor. INTRODUCTION: The Decalogue, in the first reading, declares that the appropriate response to God's …

“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 …

“WHEN LIFE BEGINS” (February 18th, 2018)

First Sunday of Lent (B - Violet) ANTIPHON (cf. Psalm 91(90):15-16) When he calls on me, I will answer him; I will deliver him and give him glory, I will grant him length of days. INTRODUCTION: For the Church in the Philippines, the first Sunday of Lent is also National Migrants’ Day. Jesus’ cross portrays …