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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Today’s readingsIt’s certainly appropriate that we celebrate the Holy Family today, just a few days after Christmas. ...
 
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St. Stephen, Deacon & Martyr
Today’s readingsSt. Stephen was one of the first deacons of the Church, chosen to aid in the distribution of food to...
 
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The Nativity of the Lord: Mass During the Day
Today’s readingsAll during Advent, we have been yearning for the light.  Advent reminds us that the world can sometimes...
 
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The Nativity of the Lord (Vigil Mass): Joseph’s Story
Today’s readingsOnce, a very long time ago, there was a man named Joseph.  He was a well-respected and hard-working...
 
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Christmas Mass During the Day
25 December 2009: Christmas Mass during the dayIsaiah 52, 7-10; Psalm 98; Hebrews 1, 1-6; John 1, 1-18At the end of Christmas...
 
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Christmas Midnight Mass
ika-24 ng Disyembre 2009 Christmas VigilIsaiah 62, 1-5; Psalm 89; Acts 13, 16-25; Matthew 1, 1-25Note: This article appears in...
 
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Day 9: Simbanggabi
24 December 2009. Misa de Gallo2 Sam 7, 1-17; Psalm 88; Luke 1, 67-79There are few times in a year that makes us easily smile...
 
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Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Advent: O Emmanuel
Today’s readingsToday’s Liturgy has us on the edge of our seats.  As tomorrow’s night turns to day, our salvation...
 
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Advent Penance Service
I know a lot of people who get depressed this time of year.  Probably you do too.  Many people are missing loved ones who are...
 
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Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent: Come, O King of all the Nations
Today’s readingsWe hear a similar song from Hannah and Mary today. In fact, many Biblical scholars suggest that the song...
 
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Day 8: Simbanggabi (Filipino)
ika-23 ng Disyembre 2009 Misa de GalloMalakias 3, 1-4, 23-24; Slm 24; Lukas 1, 57-66Note: This post appears in today's...
 
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Day 8: Simbanggabi
23 December 2009: Misa de GalloMal 3, 1-24; Psalm 25; Luke 1, 57-66In Palestine, the birth of a boy was an occasion of great...
 
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Part IV: The Desire to Be Part of God's Plan
Final Installment for the Advent SeasonNote: I would like to share with you four dimensions of Advent. Each dimension will...
 
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Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent: O Radiant Dawn
Today’s readingsThere’s a little more light today.  As we get toward these last days of Advent, we find ourselves in...
 
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The Fourth Sunday of Advent
Today’s readingsHopelessly insignificant.  That’s what they are.  Bethlehem-Ephratha; the tiniest region of a tiny...
 
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Day 6: Simbanggabi
21 December 2009 Misa de GalloSong of Songs 2, 8-14, Psalm 33; Luke 1, 39-45When we pray the Hail Mary, we mumble the words...
 
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Friday of the Third Week of Advent: O Root of Jesse
Today’s readingsAs I mentioned yesterday, in these late days of Advent, we pray the “O Antiphons.”  Today’s...
 
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Day 5: Simbanggabi
20 December 2009. 4th Sunday of AdventMicah 5, 1-4; Psalm 80; Hebrew 10, 5-10; Luke 1, 39 – 45We remember that the message of...
 
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Friday of the Third Week of Advent
Today’s readingsI love these late days of Advent. The expectation of the Savior is heightening, the time of deliverance...
 
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Day 4: Simbanggabi
19 December 2009: Misa de GalloJudges 13, 2-7, 24-25; Psalm 71; Luke 1, 5-25There were two reasons why Zachariah in the Gospel...
 
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Day 3: Simbanggabi
18 December 2009 Misa de GalloJeremiah 23, 5-8; Psalm 71; Matthew 1, 18-25There are three names of Jesus that are important in...
 
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Day 3: Simbanggabi
18 Disyembre 2009 Misa de GalloJeremiah 23, 5-8; Psalm 71; Matthew 1, 18-25Tatlong pangalan ang mahalagang maunawaan sa kuwento...
 
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Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent
Today’s readings“Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?”  John the Baptist was certainly...
 
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Day 2: Simbanggabi
17 December 2009. Misa de GalloGenesis 49, 2-10; Psalm 72; Matthew 1, 1-17The genealogy or family tree for the Jews is very...
 
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Day 1: Simbanggabi
16 December 2009 Misa de GalloIsaiah 56, 1-8; Psalm 66; John 5, 33-36Note: the Misa de Gallo readings are special. So I can't,...
 
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Tuesday of the Third Wek of Advent
Today’s readingsI was watching a television show called “Chopped” on the Food Network Sunday night.  On this show,...
 
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St. John of the Cross
Today’s readingsSt. John of the Cross was ordained a Carmelite priest at age 25, in 1567.  With St. Teresa of Avila, he...
 
Jboy SJ
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Advent Part III: The Face of Joy
13 December 2009: 3rd Sunday of AdventZephaniah 3, 14-18; Philippians 4, 4-7; Luke 3, 10-18Note: I would like to share with you...
 
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Thursday of the Second Week of Advent
Today’s readingsOne of the amazing truths to ponder in this season of Advent is the nature of and reason for the...
 
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The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today’s readingsBlessed Pope Pius IX instituted the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on...
 
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A Celebration of Simplicity
8 December 2009 Solemnity of the Immaculate ConceptionGen 3, 9-15,20; Psalm 98; Eph 1, 3-12; Luke 1, 26-38Note: Filipino homily...
 
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Ang Pinipili ng Diyos
8 December 2009. Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin MaryGen 3, 9-15,20; Psalm 98; Eph 1, 3-12; Luke...
 
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Monday of the Second Week of Advent
Today’s readingsWhat the Pharisees were missing in this gospel story was that there is something that paralyzes a person...
 
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The Second Sunday of Advent [Cycle C]
Today’s readingsThe other day, I was trying to get out of the driveway of the rectory, but traffic was pretty backed up...
 
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Advent Part II: The Face of Remorse and Reconciliation
6 December 2009 2nd Sunday of AdventBar 5,1-9; Psalm 126; Phil 1, 4-11; Luke 3, 1-6Note: I would like to share with you four...
 
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Friday of the First Week of Advent
Today’s readingsWe are approaching one of the darkest times of the year.  I think that’s why we so desperately need...
 
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Building a Solid Faith Foundation
3 December 2009 Memorial of St. Francis XavierIsaiah 26, 1-6; Psalm 118; Matthew 7, 21-27A musician may spend years studying...
 
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Wednesday of the First Week of Advent
Today’s readingsWe are a people who are always in a rush, and so way too often we pick up a bite to eat on the run.  We...
 
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Advent Part 1: The Face of a Promise
29 November 2009 First Sunday of AdventJer 33, 14-16; Psalm 25; 1 Thes 3, 12 - 4,2; Luke 21, 25-36Note: I would like to share...
 
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The Fall of Our Jerusalems
26 November 2009 Thursday of the 34th Week in Ordinary TimeDaniel 6, 12-28; Daniel 3; Luke 21, 20-28Jerusalem fell to the Roman...
 
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St. Andrew Dung-Lac & Companions, martyrs
Today’s readingsSt. Andrew Dung-Lac was a priest in Vietnam in the early nineteenth century. He and his 116 companions,...
 
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Do You Interpret Your Dreams?
24 November 2009 Tuesday of the 34th Sunday in Ordinary TimeDaniel 2, 31-45; Dn 3, 57-61; Luke 21, 5-11The story of Daniel and...
 
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Monday of the Thirty-third Week of Ordinary Time
Today’s readingsYou know, every time we hear this story about the widow’s mite, the story is equated with the call to...
 
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The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today’s readings: Zechariah 2:14-17, Luke 1:46-55, Matthew 12:46-50This particular Gospel reading is sometimes difficult...
 
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The Gifts of the King
22 November 2009 Solemnity of Christ the KingDaniel 7, 13-14; Psalm 93; Revelations 1, 5-8; John 18, 33-37Note: The Filipino...
 
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Ang Mga Handog ng Hari ng Sansinukob
ika-22 ng Nobyembre 2009 Maringal na Kapistahan ng Kristong HariDaniel 7, 13-14; Psalm 93; Rev 1, 5-8; John 18, 33-37Note: This...
 
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Friday of the Thirty-third Week of Ordinary Time
Today’s readingsWe have been hearing this week in our first reading from the books of the Macabees.  All week long, the...
 
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Thursday of the Twenty-third Week of Ordinary Time
Today’s readingsPeople look to great leaders to be an example to them.  In theory, anyway, that’s how it’s supposed...
 
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Scriptural Basis for Self-Improvement
18 November 2009 Wednesday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time2 Mc 7, 1-31; Psalm 17; Luke 19, 11-28The Gospel today is Luke’s...
 
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St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Today’s readingsSt. Elizabeth was the daughter of the king of Hungary, and she married Louis IV of Thuringia when she...