Modernism (Part 47) – Darkness and Light
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL MODERNISM(Part 47) DARKNESS AND LIGHTIS YOUR FATHER? April 27, 2022 Today’s gospel: John 3:16-21 “People preferred darkness to light, because their works were evil.” (v.19b). Evil works used to be done in darkness, in the shadows, in secret, away from the light. This way the evildoers thought they could escape notice […]
Synodos (Part 129), – Life in Christian Community
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL SYNODOS(Part 129) LIFE IN CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY April 26, 2022 Today’s reading: Acts 4:32-37 Life in the early Church had several characteristics (all starting with the letter “S”). Synodality. “The community of believers was of one heart and mind” (v.32a). The term synodality describes the process of fraternal collaboration and discernment in […]
A Time of Transition (Part 15), – The Hermit of Antipolo
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL A TIME OF TRANSITION(Part 15) THE HERMIT OF ANTIPOLO Feast of St Mark the EvangelistApril 25, 2022 Mark recorded the final words of Jesus before his ascension. Jesus said, “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does […]
Thought For the Day (Part 111) – The Passion and Death of Jesus
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY(Part 111) THE PASSION AND DEATH OF JESUS April 15, 2022 Today’s gospel: John 18:1-19:42 In that most dramatic event almost two millennia ago, the main protagonists were Jesus and Satan. Satan seemingly won the day, with the crucifixion and death of Jesus. Of course we know Satan […]
Thought For the Day (Part 110) – The Judas in Us
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY(Part 110) THE JUDAS IN US April 13, 2022 Today’s gospel: Matthew 26:14-25 We do admit that we are all sinners. But perhaps many do not know to what extent they indeed are sinners. Some would even have a sense of self-righteousness, even as they say they are […]
OSL (Part 147), A Servant Leader like Jesus – 2
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL ON SERVANT LEADERSHIP(Part 149) A SERVANT LEADER LIKE JESUS – 2 April 9, 2022 Today’s readings: Isaiah 50:4-7 Today’s passage is part of the third “Servant of the Lord” poems in Isaiah (out of four). These passages have been applied prophetically to Jesus. As servants of the Servant, we learn from […]
Modernism (Part 46) – Who is Your Father?
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL MODERNISM(Part 46) WHO IS YOUR FATHER? April 6, 2022 Today’s gospel: John 8:31-42 Once again, Jesus’ words two millennia ago have relevance for us in recognizing modernism in our Church today. Jesus said to the Jews, “I know that you are descendants of Abraham. But you are trying to kill me, […]
Modernism (Part 45) – You Will Die in Your Sins
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL MODERNISM(Part 45) YOU WILL DIE IN YOUR SINS April 5, 202 Today’s gospel: John 8:21-30 Once again, we have a definition of modernism that we can draw from Jesus’ words. He said to the scribes and Pharisees, who were the religious leaders of the time, “You belong to what is below, […]
On Mary (Part 25) – Joy and Sorrow
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL ON MARY(Part 24) JOY AND SORROW Solemnity of the Annunciation of the LordMarch 25, 2022 Today’s readings:Isaiah 7:10-14Psalm 40:7-11Hebrews 10:4-10Luke 1:26-38 Today is a very special day. Today, as always, we celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation. But also today, Pope Francis will consecrate the whole world, especially Ukraine and Russia, […]