Called to Proclaim (2)
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL THE NEW EVANGELIZATION (Part 253) CALLED TO PROCLAIM – 2 December 10, 2019 Today’s readings: Isaiah 40:1-11 Psalm 96:1-3,10-13 Matthew 18:12-14 What is the main thrust of the New Evangelization? It is to bring back the lost sheep of our Church. Jesus tells the parable of the lost sheep, where one […]
Our Theme for 2020 – Grounded on Mary
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020 (Part 16) GROUNDED ON MARY Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception December 9, 2019 Today’s readings: Genesis 3:9-15,20 Psalm 98:1-4 Ephesians 1:3-6,11-12 Luke 1:26-38 If we are to be founded on the Rock that is Christ, we must also be grounded on devotion to Mary, his Mother. Why […]
Our Theme for 2020 – Instructed by John the Baptist
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020 (Part 15) INSTRUCTED BY JOHN THE BAPTIST December 8, 2019 Today’s gospel: Matthew 3:1-12 John preceded Jesus in preaching about the Kingdom. In his preaching we find three fundamental ways by which we can be founded on the Rock that is Christ. First is repentance. John preached, “Repent, […]
In the Footsteps of Jesus
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL THE NEW EVANGELIZATION (Part 252) IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS December 7, 2019 Today’s gospel: Matthew 9:35-10:8 The New Evangelization is a return to the old, as we have lost the basic principles that allowed the Church to do rapid, massive and worldwide evangelization. Our Church today is more of maintenance rather […]
Our Theme for 2020 – Faith in Jesus
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020 (Part 14) FAITH IN JESUS December 6, 2019 Today’s readings: Isaiah 29:17-24 Psalm 27:1,4,13-14 Matthew 9:27-31 What does it mean to be founded on the Rock that is Christ? First, it is having faith in Jesus. But not just believing faith, but rather expectant faith. It is […]
Our Theme for 2020 – Not Built on Sand
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020 (Part 13) NOT BUILT ON SAND December 5, 2019 Today’s readings: Isaiah 26:1-6 Psalm 118:1,8-9,19-21,25-27 Matthew 7:21,24-27 Today’s gospel is where we have derived our theme for next year 2020. It is about the two foundations, on whether we build on rock or on sand. We of […]
Being Obedient Soldiers
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL HOLY WARRIORS (Part 57) BEING OBEDIENT SOLDIERS December 2, 2019 Today’s readings: Isaiah 4:2-6 Psalm 122:1-4,8-9 Matthew 8:5-11 Soldiers are those who obey their commanders. Oftentimes, what is required is blind obedience. Such was the case with the Roman centurion and his soldiers. “And I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he […]
Commissioned to Preach the Gospel – 20
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL ON EVANGELIZATION AND MISSION (Part 119) COMMISSIONED TO PREACH THE GOSPEL – 20 November 30, 2019 Today’s readings: Romans 10:9-18 Psalm 19:8-11 Matthew 4:18-22 The Father sent His own Son Jesus into the world to win for us our salvation. By dying on the cross, Jesus paid the price for our […]
Our Theme for 2020 (Part 12) – Being Like the King
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020 (Part 12) BEING LIKE THE KING December 1, 2019 Today’s readings: Isaiah 2:1-5 Psalm 122:1-9 Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:37-44 To be built on Rock, we must be like Jesus. To be the Church’s living stones, we must be founded on and integrated with the cornerstone. We are […]