Daily Reflections
“I must proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God to other towns too, because that is what I was sent to do.” This was the response of Jesus to the people who wanted to prevent him from leaving them. His response emphasizes His commitment to the duty His…
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“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.” This is a quote from Mother Teresa of Calcutta. The smile was just as important as the work that she did with the poorest of the poor. Mostly known for…
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The specter of death looms large in our lives. For many, it is an unwelcome guest at the table of our existence. It’s a reality as inevitable as the setting sun, casting long shadows of fear and reminiscence. Death, more certain than the fortunes of nations, is a subject we…
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As we look back at the 10th anniversary of Gratia Vobis Ministries (GVM), celebrated on August 12th at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic church in Cary, Diocese of Raleigh, we are filled with gratitude to God for all He has done through us. We remember the call to bring God’s…
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As I reflected on today’s readings, the chorus to the song “Nowhere to Run” by Martha Reeves and the Vandellas kept playing in the background of my mind. It gave me a chuckle and revealed a truth that is the fruit of today’s reflection. As followers of Christ, we are…
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Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on several occasions, used parables to illustrate the teachings of the Kingdom of God, shedding light on spiritual realities and their underlying principles. In today’s Gospel, Jesus presents the parable of the talents, where three individuals are entrusted with talents by their masters. These…
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Thus we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore, console one another with these words. 1Thes 4:13-18 This past weekend I spoke at a memorial service for a cycling friend of mine. He suffered greatly with cancer, and finally succumbed to the disease. He was very smart…the top of his…
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Laging Handa (Always prepared!) is our motto in Boy Scouts. I hear this phrase every time we have events such as Boy Scout gatherings, camping and Jamboree. Always be ready for the unexpected! Vigilance is an essential and often forgotten aspect of our walk of faith. If we fail to…
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Jesus’ condemnation of false teachers in today’s reading from the 23rd chapter of Matthew is among the strongest and most stinging of His comments in the Gospels. “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You are like whitewashed tombs, which appear beautiful on the outside, but inside are full…
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Martyrdom is not popular, much less nowadays. Martyrdom is nonetheless, in a sense, the essence or heart of Christianity, even though only “a few” have endured it. The Church continues its path amidst martyrdom and celebrates it as we do today on the solemnity of St John the Baptist who…
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