A friend shared the story about the sign at the door of a clinic which says: The Radiologist is: “ IN/OUT”. And the patient asked; Is the Radiologist on AM or FM band frequency? Jesus talked about tribulation at the end of time and the signs that will accompany it. Through these signs, we’ll know
Someone shared the story about a husband who introduced his family to his guests at a party. After introducing his two sons and two daughters-in-law, he said; “ and of course, here is my beautiful wife, she is the Law.” Does your computer or cellphone control you? God had gifted us with wonderful social media
A good friend of mine survived a dreadful car accident recently. He didn’t blame God or anyone, but thanked him for giving him a new lease on his life. He didn’t looked at his misfortune as a curse but something to reflect on the fragility of life and that God saves and has a mission
There are those who undermined or misunderstand other people’s disabilities and incapacities. Instead of discriminating them we must have compassion and be nice to them because they are God’s children and human as we all are. As Christians we must treat them with dignity and respect just as Jesus did with Bartimaeus, the blind man
I wrote this article during our Guam Priests’ Retreat at Angels’ Hills retreat house in Tagaytay City, Philippines on October 22-26, 2018. I’m sharing with you some beautiful thoughts from the talks of Fr. Luciano Filone, our retreat master. He is actually from Argentina but has lived in the Philippines for long time and he’s
Someone shared this story about a lawyer who was cross examining a wife accused of mixing poison in her husband’s cup of coffee. When asked if she was sorry for doing such criminal act, her response was; “ Yes, I felt sorry when he asked for another cup.” Our Lord felt sorry for the rich
The Asian Apostolic Congress on Mercy (AACOM) is a gathering of Divine Mercy devotees and promoters joined in by cardinals, bishops, priests, religious and laity. Participants have the opportunity to listen to speakers on topics related to the theme of the Congress. Enrichment through the first-hand testimonies and sharing from representatives of different Asian countries
God invites us to join in his mission to spread his message of mercy everywhere with love in our heart. This mission is not for exclusive membership but welcomes everyone. He tells us not to be self-conceited and choosy about doing his work. His kingdom is not about self-fulfilment but humility, sacrifice and self-depreciation. He
They say that nowadays senior citizens, myself included, are the leading carriers of AIDS: walking aids, hearing aids, visual aids, retirement aids, food aids, band aids, financial aids, medical aids and nursing aids. Let us be carriers of aids to the un-aided and the less fortunate. Many are living in poverty line out there, mendicants
Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do people you say that I am”? (Mk. 8:27). Was the Lord acting like an insecure military commander or president doing a loyalty check on his soldiers? Not at all. His popularity was widespread, his name was a household password, droves of people followed him wherever he went. He is
