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- Making Friends With The Lord Jesus
The Infinite Value of Human Dignity and Sacred Truth - 23 June 2026
My homily explores the vital necessity of recognizing and protecting what is sacred, beginning with a reflection on Christ’s warning against throwing pearls to…
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The Mirror of Judgment: Removing the Wooden Beam - 22 June 2026
This transcript features a religious commentary on Matthew 7:1-5, where Jesus instructs His followers to avoid hypocritical judgment. The homily explains that…
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The Divine Remedy for Fear - 21 June 2026
This homily explores the biblical command to overcome fear through a deeper relationship with God. The reflection interprets St. Matthew’s Gospel, arguing that…
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The Faith of a Child: Trusting God Beyond Tomorrow - 20 June 2026
This reflection on the Gospel of Matthew emphasizes the importance of prioritizing divine trust over earthly anxieties. I explain that while humans naturally…
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Treasures of the Heart: Storing Light in Heaven - 19 June 2026
This homily explores a religious reflection on the Sermon on the Mount, specifically focusing on the biblical instruction to prioritize spiritual wealth over…
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Pure Intentions: Simplicity and Forgiveness in Prayer - 18 June 2026
This homily examines the spiritual dangers of vanity and the importance of sincerity in prayer based on teachings from the Sermon on the Mount. The reflection…
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The Rewards of Secret Virtue: Rectifying our Intentions - 17 June 2026
This reflection centers on a religious discourse regarding the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing Christ’s warning against performing righteous acts for public…
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The Perfection of Love: Beyond the Circle of Kinship - 16 June 2026
In this commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, I explore Jesus' revolutionary command to love one’s enemies and to pray for one's persecutors. I explain that…
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Beyond Retribution: Embracing the Supernatural Path to Peace - 15 June 2026
This audio transcript features a reflection on a passage from St. Matthew’s Gospel regarding the transformation of human justice into divine charity. The…
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The Two Faces of Faith: Answering the Apostolic Call - 14 June 2026
This homily provides a spiritual reflection on the Gospel of Matthew, focusing on the dual identity of being a Christian and an apostle. The speaker emphasizes…
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The Immaculate Order of a Heart Seeking Jesus - 13 June 2026
The homily reflects on the Immaculate Heart of Mary and its role as a perfect model of spiritual order and devotion. The biblical account of finding the child…
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Meekness and Rest in the Sacred Heart of Jesus - 12 June 2026
In this recording, I reflect on my recent travels through the Philippines, during which I endured a long car journey and experienced a disorienting earthquake…
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Lessons in Rectitude and the Widow's Mite - 06 June 2026
In this reflection on the Gospel of Mark, I address the importance of moral discernment and sincerity of heart. I use the biblical warning against the scribes…
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The Lord of David: Divine Authority and Humble Hiddenness - 05 June 2026
The homily reflects on a passage from the Gospel of Mark in which Jesus asks how the Messiah can be both a descendant of David and David’s Lord. It emphasizes…
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The Supremacy of Love: Living the Great Commandments - 04 June 2026
This homily focuses on a reflection on St. Mark 12:28-34, in which Jesus identifies the greatest commandments as loving God completely and loving one’s…
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God of the Living: Reason and the Resurrection - 03 June 2026
In this recorded reflection on St. Mark’s Gospel, I encourage listeners to use their intellectual reasoning to deepen their understanding of religious faith…
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Sacred Obligations: Reconciling the World with God - 02 June 2026
Today’s homily provides a spiritual reflection on the Gospel of Mark, focusing on the moment Jesus was questioned about paying taxes to Caesar. I explain that…
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The Vineyard of the Soul: Stewardship and Divine Reckoning - 01 June 2026
This spiritual reflection interprets the Parable of the Tenants from the Gospel of Mark as a metaphor for the human soul and our individual accountability…
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One God in Three Persons: The Mystery of the Trinity - 31 May 2026
Today’s homily examines the Christian doctrine of the Blessed Trinity, emphasizing that there is one God existing in three distinct divine persons. While the…
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The Origin and Integrity of Divine Authority - 30 May 2026
The homily explores a reflection on divine authority, based on a passage from the Gospel of Mark in which religious leaders challenge Jesus’s right to teach. I…
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The Divine Inspection: Surrendering the Soul to God - 29 May 2026
This spiritual reflection centers on a biblical commentary of Jesus entering the temple, urging listeners to view their own souls as sacred dwellings for the…
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The Priesthood of Jesus and the Meaning of Suffering - 28 May 26
Today’s homily explores the priesthood of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that His humanity and ultimate sacrifice serve as a model for Christian living. I explain…
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The Servant Leader: Following Jesus to Jerusalem - 27 May 2026
Behold a reflection on a Gospel passage from Mark where Jesus leads his disciples toward Jerusalem and eventual sacrifice. I emphasize that following Jesus…
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You Will Receive a Hundred Times as Much Now and Eternal Life In the Age to Come - 26 May 2026
In this reflection, I commemorate the thirty-fifth anniversary of my ordination by discussing the spiritual necessity of detachment. It emphasizes that every…
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Mary Mother of the Church: Behold Your Mother - 25 May 2026
My homily explores the Catholic feast of Mary, Mother of the Church, celebrated on the Monday after Pentecost, marking the transition into Ordinary Time. This…
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The Breath of Peace: A Pentecost Reflection - 24 May 2026
This homily explores the theological significance of Pentecost Sunday, emphasizing the Holy Spirit as the primary source of divine peace and spiritual…
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The Singular Focus: Following Christ Without Comparison - 23 May 2026
Behold a spiritual reflection on a recent visit to an archbishop of Cagayan de Oro, reminding listeners of the transition from the Easter season to Pentecost…
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The Call to Love: Peter’s Reconciliation and the Good Shepherd - 22 May 2026
My homily today provides a spiritual reflection on the biblical reconciliation between Jesus and St. Peter following the resurrection. The fact that Jesus…
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The Sacred Call to Unity and Forgiveness - 21 May 2026
My reflection emphasizes the vital importance of unity within the Christian faith and personal relationships. Inspired by the Gospel of John, I warn against…
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May They Be One Just as We Are One
My homily emphasizes the spiritual necessity of unity among believers. Drawing on the Gospel passage in John 17, I explain that God’s nature is indivisible and…
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Father, Glorify Your Son - 19 May 2026
I reflect on the theological significance of Christ’s glorification through the lens of the Gospel of John. The speaker emphasizes that while God’s perfect…
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Take Courage I have Conquered the World
This homily presents a reflection on faith and perseverance during the ten-day period of preparation for Pentecost. The speaker uses the story of Venerable…
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All Power in Heaven and on Earth Has Been Given to Me
Here is a summary of the homily's reflections on Ascension Sunday Key Themes of the Message The Significance of Ascension Jesus departs but remains in the Holy…
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My Father Loves You Because You Have Loved Me and Believed in Me - 16 May 2026
I feature a religious reflection centered on a passage from the Gospel of John, specifically preparing listeners for the Feast of the Ascension. I explore the…
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No One will Take Away Your Joy - 15 May 2026
I share a personal reflection as I prepare for a spiritual seminar and visit my family. Centered on a passage from the Gospel of John, the narrative explores…
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The Lot Fell Upon Matthias and He Was Counted With the Apostles
Like St. Matthias, we are chosen not by chance but by God’s love. Our vocation is rooted in His call to remain in His love and to live it out through…
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The Divine Pedagogy: Navigating the Spirit of Truth
I reflect on the Gospel of John and the significance of the Holy Spirit as the "Spirit of Truth," guiding believers toward a deeper understanding of faith. I…
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Unless I Go, the Advocate Will Not Come to You - 12 May 2026
I reflect on the spiritual significance of the upcoming Pentecost, emphasizing the need for believers to prepare their souls for the Holy Spirit. He recounts…
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Peace be With You
I discuss the transformative power of Easter, emphasizing that its spirit of joy and confidence should extend far beyond the liturgical season. I highlight how…
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Joy and Community with the Holy Spirit
Today, I return from a medical recovery and share a homily focused on the Sixth Sunday of Easter and the upcoming Pentecost. I use the metaphor of pregnancy to…
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I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life - 03 May 2026
Today’s reflection focuses on the Gospel of St. John, highlighting Christ’s identity as the way, the truth, and the life. I encourage listeners to avoid…
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Whoever Has Seen Me Has Seen the Father
In this homily, I explore the theological relationship between Jesus and God the Father as presented in the Gospel of John. I explain the concept of the Logos…
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St. Joseph the Worker - 01 May 2026
My homily today reflects on the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, emphasizing how manual labor and human ingenuity fulfill a divine vocation. I highlight St…
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Whoever Receives the One I Send Receives Me - 30 April 2026
This homily features a reflection on St. John’s Gospel during a spiritual retreat, focusing specifically on the events of the Last Supper. The narrative…
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You have Hidden this From the Wise and the Learned and Revealed them to Little Children
I reflect on the spiritual necessity of divine guidance as I prepare for a personal religious retreat. Drawing from the Gospel of Matthew, the message…
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The Father and I are One
I explore a passage from the Gospel of John in which Jesus identifies himself as the Good Shepherd while walking in the temple during winter. The author…
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A Good Shepherd Lays Down His Life For His Sheep
This reflection centers on the theological imagery of the Good Shepherd as presented in the Gospel of St. John. The author emphasizes that genuine leadership…
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I am the Gate for My Sheep
I explore the religious significance of Good Shepherd Sunday, using the imagery of sheep to illustrate the ideal relationship between believers and Christ. The…
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Proclaim the Gospel to All Creatures
The Great Commission: Proclaiming the Gospel to Every Creature: I bring here a religious reflection centered on the Great Commission and the feast of St. Mark…
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My Flesh is Real Food and My Blood is Real Drink
Today, we have a religious reflection on the Gospel of John, focusing on the passage in which Jesus identifies himself as the Bread of Life. I explain that…
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I am the Living Bread that Has Come Down from Heaven
This is a theological discourse on the Holy Eucharist, emphasizing that Jesus Christ is the living bread descended from heaven to provide eternal life. Drawing…
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It is the Will of my Father that Whoever Sees the Son will Have Eternal Life
We explore today a spiritual reflection on the Gospel of John, specifically focusing on Jesus as the Bread of Life. I emphasize that, while Christ performed…
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It is my Father Who Gives the Bread from Heaven
Today’s homily features a religious commentary reflecting on John’s Gospel Chapter 6 and the nature of divine signs. I highlight the irony of the crowd asking…
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Do Not Work for the Food That Cannot Last
"Bread for the Long Game: Seeking the Eternal Ends" is how I titled this reflection on the Gospel of St. John, focusing on the transition from physical needs…
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They Recognized Him in the Breaking of the Bread
This homily reflects on the third Sunday of Easter by connecting sports culture to the Resurrection of Christ. Our reflection draws on personal memories of the…
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They Saw Jesus Walking on the Lake
It is very interesting to find this gospel text reminding us about how to recognize the Lord. It is by the sign Jesus left us. Part of this sign is the…
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Jesus fed Five Thousand
Today the gospel from St. John Chapter Six introduces us to the Eucharistic Discourse of Jesus. Let us follow in a special way the gospels these weekdays in…
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The Father Loves the Son and Has Entrusted Everything to Him - 16 April 2026
This teaching explores the theological distinction between the material world and the supernatural reality as presented in the Gospel of John. I emphasize that…
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God Sent HIs Son Into The World So That Through Him The World Might Be Saved - 15 April 2026
We explore the profound nature of divine love as demonstrated through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that his mission was to save the world rather…
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No One has Gone Up to Heaven Except the Son of Man Who has Come Down From Heaven
This homily delves into the profound dialogue between Jesus and Nicodemus on the importance of a spiritual rebirth through the sacrament of baptism. The…