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Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is He who comes to save us with love

12 April 2025 | Gabriel Delos Santos | Philosophy

Today’s Gospel begins with a joyful moment. Jesus enters Jerusalem riding a donkey, and the crowd welcomes Him with palm branches and loud praises: “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of th…

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A Heart Like Jesus

05 April 2025 | Josh Mykheil Candaba | Philosophy

In today’s Gospel, we witness a powerful moment between Jesus, the scribes and Pharisees, and a woman caught in adultery. The religious leaders brought the woman to Jesus to test Him, reminding Him t…

Lost and Found: Embracing God's Mercy

29 March 2025 | Seth Padernal | Philosophy

This Sunday’s Gospel tells the story of the Prodigal Son. One son asked his father for his share of the inheritance and wasted it all on sinful living. The other son stayed home and worked hard for h…

Bearing Good Fruit

23 March 2025 | Brent Jhon Valenzuela | Philosophy

How can we identify the "fruit" in our own lives? What does it mean to bear good fruit as followers of Christ? In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus addresses the people regarding recent tragedies—…

CALLED, CHOSEN, TRANSFIGURED

14 March 2025 | John Feb Padernal | Philosophy

“I choose you.” Every time these words come from someone, especially someone dear to us, we are moved. Moved by what? Moved by joy and pride, but at the sa…

Human Approval is Not Divine Approval

08 March 2025 | Jude Patrick Cabelin | Philosophy

What do we need the most? In today’s world, many people seek validation through the hearts, likes, cares, and wow reactions on their social media accounts. They often go to great lengths to capture t…

"The more you know yourself, the more clarity there is."

01 March 2025 | Mark Jushua Abarquez | Philosophy

"The more you know yourself, the more clarity there is." This is one of the best quotes from Jiddu Krishnamurti, an Indian philosopher who wrote about self-knowledge. I chose this quote because it co…

LOVE AND FORGIVE YOUR ENEMIES

23 February 2025 | Arvin Dancel | Philosophy

Today, in the Gospel of Luke, Jesus gives us a strong message. He tells us that we must love our enemies and forgive those who hurt us. This can be very hard to do, but it is essential for how we liv…

Rejoice and Leap for Joy

15 February 2025 | Michael John Abrahan Cotejar | Philosophy

In today’s Gospel, Jesus talks about the Beatitudes, saying: “Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours. Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are…

How "deep " do you put your trust in God?

05 February 2025 | Methi Krabaunsanga | Philosophy

In today's gospel, I would like to share three elements that can help us deepen our relationship with God: Collaboration, trust, and Discipleship. In the gospel, Jesus is preaching the Word of God t…

EMBRACING HOPE AND PATIENCE

02 February 2025 | Gabriel Delos Santos | Philosophy

Today’s Gospel from Luke states the story of Mary and Joseph bringing baby Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem to follow the Jewish law. They come to dedicate Him to God, as was required for firstborn s…

ATTENTIVENESS TO THE COMING OF THE SON OF GOD

17 November 2024 | Gabriel Delos Santos | Philosophy

In today’s Gospel (Mark 13:24-32), Jesus speaks about a time of great disturbance in the world, describing how the sun will be darkened, the moon will not shine, and the stars will fall from the sky…

GENEROSITY BEYOND MEASURE

12 November 2024 | John Feb Padernal | Philosophy

What is our purpose when we give or do something good? Is it because we are obliged? Is it out of pity? Is it because we desire recognition or praise from others—pakitang tao? Or is it simply because…

HOW DO YOU LOVE GOD?

02 November 2024 | Methi Krabaunsanga | Philosophy

As we reflect on today's gospel, we are called to live out three kinds of love: Love for God, love for neighbors, and love for ourselves. These three kinds of love are interrelated and can't be…

Prayer and Faith are the Cure for our Blindness

27 October 2024 | Jude Patrick Cabelin | Philosophy

This week, the Philippines suffered from the severe tropical storm Kristine (International name Trami). Most places raised their city a State of Calamity due to the Typhoon's damage to them. Some los…

CHOOSING THE AMBITION OF GOD

20 October 2024 | Mark Jushua Abarquez | Philosophy

Entering seminary life has been a significant journey for me. I often ask myself why I chose this path. Was it for recognition or to be served by others? Before seminary, I had many dreams like becom…

WHAT DOES LETTING GO AND LETTING GOD MEAN FOR A SEMINARIAN?

13 October 2024 | Gabriel Delos Santos | Philosophy

In today’s Gospel from Mark, a rich young man asks Jesus how to gain eternal life. The man is saddened by the commandment of Jesus to sell everything he owns and give to the poor because he has a lo…

F-A-I-T-H-F-U-L-N-E-S-S

04 October 2024 | John Feb Padernal | Philosophy

“This one, at last, is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; this one shall be called ‘woman,’ for out of ‘her man’ this one has been taken.” (Genesis 2:23-24) In today’s Gospel, when the Pharisees…

ON THE WAY OF DISCIPLESHIP

28 September 2024 | Methi Krabaunsanga | Philosophy

In today's gospel, John reports to Jesus that his group saw someone driving out demons in Jesus' name, and they tried to prevent him because he was not one of them. In response, Jesus said that…

STEADFAST IN GOODNESS

21 September 2024 | Jude Patrick Cabelin | Philosophy

In our daily lives, even with how good we are, how we treat the people around us, and how we give them a special place in our lives, they will still have something to say. Some will say good things…

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