WE are approaching the end of the liturgical year, and it’s expected that we are reminded of what are called the “last things,” namely death, judgment, hell and heaven. In other words, we are also reminded of Christ’s second coming where judgment will be made...
THAT gospel episode about 10 lepers who were cured by Christ and yet only one came back to give thanks to him (cfr. Lk 17,11-19) gives us a precious lesson about the importance of always being thankful to God for whatever favor and blessing we...
THAT’S how we should serve. Without conditions, without saying enough, without feeling entitled, without strings attached. With such attitude toward serving, we channel the very way Christ served us and continues to do so up to now and until the end of time. We are reminded...
GIVEN the social character of our life, we have to make sure that we are always contributing to the common good. Whatever we do, even if done alone, should have that motive always in mind. Even if we are not aware of the social character...
THAT gospel parable about the 10 virgins (cfr. Mt 25,1-13) obviously reminds us of our serious duty to be vigilant at all times because God can call us anytime and we should be ready for it. We should also be very vigilant because all kinds...
WE have to be realistic in this life. There are unavoidable evils in this world and we should just learn how to deal with them properly without compromising what is essential in our Christian morality. We are reminded of this fact of life in that gospel...
ON the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome, celebrated on November 9, we are reminded of that gospel episode where Christ visited a temple area and was angered to see it turned into a market place. (cfr. Jn 2,13-22) He, of course,...
IT’S definitely no joke to be a disciple of Christ. It demands of us everything. This is how Christ himself described what to be his disciple requires: “If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even...
INDEED, God invites all of us to be with him in heaven which is meant to be our definitive home for all eternity. We should just be prepared to accept that invitation promptly and to be in the proper condition to enter there. We are reminded...
ONE clear characteristic of a true Christian is that of willingness to do everything with total self-giving. He avoids having any ulterior motives in all this actions. His intention is purely out of love—love for God and for everybody else. Even if his love is...