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Why do you do good?

by Francis D. Alvarez, S.J. - June 28, 2020 - 12:00am

Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever receives a righteous man because he is righteous will receive a righteous man’s reward”

How do we return to Jerusalem changed?

by Francis D. Alvarez S.J. - April 26, 2020 - 12:00am

Our Gospel today, Luke 24:13-35, begins with two disciples of Jesus journeying to Emmaus.

How can you be complete?

by Francis D. Alvarez S.J. - February 23, 2020 - 12:00am

Be perfect just as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Matthew 5:48). In theory, this can be affirming to perfectionists.

How do we read Scripture?

by Francis D. Alvarez S.J. - January 26, 2020 - 12:00am

How do we read Scripture?

What does ‘with’ mean?

by Francis D. Alvarez, S.J. - December 22, 2019 - 12:00am

Behold the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’”

Do you stand apart from or a part of?

by Francis D. Alvarez S.J. - October 27, 2019 - 12:00am

In our Gospel today, Jesus tells us, “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Dead one talking

by Jonjee C. Sumpaico SJ - September 29, 2019 - 12:00am

The story of the rich person and Lazarus is a story that confronts us. It is a story that makes us uneasy as it asks us to be aware, consider, make a choice and take action in our life here on earth.

What will you do with your dishonest wealth?

by Francis D. Alvarez S.J. - September 22, 2019 - 12:00am

In the parable Christ offers us today, a dishonest steward is praised.

Distance

by Jose Ramon T. Villarin S.J. - September 1, 2019 - 12:00am

Inverse-distance-squared.

Why is faith hard?

by Francis D. Alvarez S.J. - August 25, 2019 - 12:00am

In our Gospel today, someone asks Jesus, “Lord, will only a few people be saved?” Jesus answers, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not...

Rich

by Jose Ramon T. Villarin S.J. - August 4, 2019 - 12:00am

In the eyes of the world, one becomes rich by getting. In the eyes of God, one gets rich by giving.

Dare you ask for the Spirit?

by Francis D. Alvarez S.J. - July 28, 2019 - 12:00am

“Ask and you will receive,” Jesus promises us in our Gospel today.

Peace

by Jose Ramon T. Villarin S.J. - July 7, 2019 - 12:00am

Boomerang is supposed to be a crazy pose of you that loops your motion on camera. It’s meant to be a fun alternative to the usual static photographs we post on social media.

Discern and learn

by Jonjee C. Sumpaico S.J. - June 30, 2019 - 12:00am

I always picture going to school as entering a room, with a teacher and her desk, a board to write on, and chairs for the students.

How can we be more connected?

by Francis D. Alvarez S.J. - June 23, 2019 - 12:00am

Today, the Feast of Corpus Christi, Catholics thank God for the gift of the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.

What is fullness?

by Francis D. Alvarez S.J. - May 26, 2019 - 12:00am

When Jesus tells us today, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you,” I think he wishes us more than just an absence of conflict.

Mysteries

by Jose Ramon T. Villarin S.J. - May 5, 2019 - 12:00am

At the heart of a happy Easter is the Resurrection, which is a glorious mystery.

Isn’t doubt good?

by Francis D. Alvarez S.J. - April 28, 2019 - 12:00am

I have doubts about my faith.

Sinner

by Jose Ramon T. Villarin S.J. - April 7, 2019 - 12:00am

To say that a person is an animal and therefore deserves to be slaughtered is not to play God. Not even God sees us that way.

Prodigal grace

by Jonjee C. Sumpaico S.J. - March 31, 2019 - 12:00am

My mother usually gives me quotable quotes to live by.

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