The Path from Burnout to Engagement

If you are not experiencing burnout, there is a good possibility someone you love is. With COVID-19, burnout appears to be at an all-time high. When you factor in the overwhelming news cycle, pandemic fears, and forced quarantines, people of all different occupations are heading toward burnout. For example, burnout is such a possibility during […]

May 27, 2016

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ARE YOU LACKING WINE?

HOMILY FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C. Readings: Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 96; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 and John 2:1-11. At the baptism of the Lord (last Sunday), Christ entered the waters of baptism in order to purify it for our subsequent baptism. And after his baptism, he called those that will work with […]

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January 13, 2022

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HUMILITY: THE MOTHER OF ALL VIRTUES

HOMILY FOR TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C. Readings: Sirach 3:17-20.25-29; Psalm 65; Hebrews 12:18-19.22-24 and Luke 14:1,7-14. Two words that are often used in contrast are pride and humility. These words are what the liturgy of today sets for us to reflect on. The liturgy of today helps us to re-evaluate the basis […]

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August 26, 2022

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CHRIST THE GIVER OF LIFE

HOMILY FOR FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT, YEAR A. Readings: Ezekiel37:12-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:8-11 and John 11:1-45. In the liturgy of today, we recall the creation story of the lifelessness of man and the breath of life that was given to man. On the first Sunday of this season, Christ was led by the Spirit […]

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March 24, 2023

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Path from Grief to Joy

When we experience loss, it is natural to grieve. However, many people don’t know how to grieve. They may not have witnessed their parents grieving and learned to suppress their grief as a result. Or, they may have allowed grief to overtake them and turn them into bitter, hardened people. Neither is the right response. […]

May 27, 2016

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HAVE YOU EVER EXPERIENCED HUMILIATION?

HOMILY FOR PALM SUNDAY (THE PASSION OF OUR LORD), YEAR C. Readings: Isaiah 50:4-7; Psalm 22; Philippians 2:6-11 and Luke 22:14-23:56. Each time we turn to sin or remain in our sins, we betray and deny Christ again, strip him of his garment and keep humiliating him daily. Today we celebrate the last Sunday of […]

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April 8, 2022

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THE EYES OF LOVE AND MERCY

HOMILY FOR THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C. Readings: Wisdom 11:22-12:2; Psalm 145; 2Thessalonians 1:11-2:2 and Luke 19:1-10. Today’s liturgy invites us to imitate God in his love and compassion for all and give opportunity to those who desire to amend their way of life for good. The readings express God’s love for all […]

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October 28, 2022

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MY CIRCLE SYNDROME

HOMILY FOR TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR B. Readings: Numbers 11:25-29; Psalm 19; James 5:1-6 and Mark 9:38-43.45.47-48.   Christianity is deeper than we think, it is not just the outward behavior exhibited by excessive enthusiasm. There are moments we unconsciously segregate people because they do not make part of our group or circle. […]

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December 2, 2021

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NO LOOKING BACK: NO EXCUSE!

HOMILY FOR THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C. Readings: 1Kings 19:16.19-21; Psalm 16; Galatians 5:1.13-18 and Luke 9:51-62. If something is truly important to us, we make effort to get it, no excuse. Today’s liturgy questions our priorities and calls for total commitment to Christ who calls each one of us in our respective […]

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June 24, 2022

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BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD

HOMILY FOR SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A. Readings: Isaiah 49:3.5-6; Psalm 40; 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 and John 1:29-34. As we have commenced our usual activites after the yuletide holidays, similarly, the baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ marks the End of the Christmas season and ushers us into the ordinary season of the […]

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January 12, 2023

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How to Forgive Myself

The reason you struggle with forgiving yourself is because self-forgiveness is a myth (a very popular one). If you doubt that, write a letter to your mortgage company, and carefully explain to them how you’re no longer going to make your payments because you’ve forgiven yourself of your mortgage debt. Self-forgiveness puts the totality of […]

May 27, 2016

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THE WORD OF GOD IN THE COMMUNITY OF GOD’S PEOPLE

HOMILY FOR THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C (SUNDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD). On 30 September 2019, the feast of St. Jerome, (who is known for his translation of Scripture and commentaries on the Gospels), Pope Francis, in his Apostolic letter issued Motu Proprio “Aperuit Illis” which is the Latin of the opening […]

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January 21, 2022

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