Author: Rev. Fr. Joel G. Delos Reyes

The third Sunday of Advent is traditionally called, “GAUDETE SUNDAY”. Gaudete is a Latin word meaning “REJOICE”  in English. Rose colored vestment is worn by the priest at Mass. The…

Patience is a virtue, a serene internal disposition yet creates a strong character. In the face of tough challenges and situations, a patient person remains calm and peaceful, thus he…

It happens that what we convey in words or actions are misunderstood by some people. Sometimes, we’re surprised to perceive that someone becomes indifferent to us not knowing the reason…

A line from the song, “If” by David Gates says; “If” a picture paints a thousand words then why can’t I paint you.” Your picture displayed in your house, office…

In a dash a game official says, “On you mark, get set ”, then fires a shot and  athletes run to the finish line. There’s no warning sign or shot…

We usually ask, who is my neighbor? Did you ever ask, for whom am I a neighbor? The word neighbor in Polish language is akin to the word twin, according…

The story of Zacchaeus relates to us in certain ways. He is a chief tax collector and  wealthy, seeking to see Jesus passing by Jericho, but could not see him…

Messages, news and information are sent and received through various ways in seconds and minutes all over the world because of social media connectivity and some sort of relationship between…

Someone shared the story about a customer at a restaurant ordering oysters that are not too big nor small, not too salty nor fatty. Pungently, the waiter said; “with or…

Someone shared with me the story about a school teacher who was holding five apples in one hand and five oranges on the other then asked his students; “ What…