December 12, 2010 Rejoice…Despite Everything! Mt 11:2-11 Last Monday, I had my angioplasty. In the operating room, the surgeon greeted me, “Hello, Father. I am Dr. Reimers. Are you happy to be here?” Obviously, he was trying to be funny to make me feel at ease. Who would be happy in the operating room?...
December 05, 2010 The Worst Calamity Mt 3:1-12 Three drunken men were walking down the road. The first one noticed the wind, and said, “It’s windy, isn’t it?” The second one replied, “No. It’s Thursday.” The third guy said, “Yes, me too. Let’s get some more beer.” The three men were not able to...
November 28, 2010 “I’m Too Busy!” Mt 24:27-34 A young lady was showing to her friend the two dogs she just bought. “This Doberman is named Rolex and this Rottweiler is Seiko. Cute names, don’t you think?” Her friend responded, “That’s strange! They are brand names of watches. They can’t be used as names...
Solemnity of Christ the King November 21, 2010 The King is on the Cross Lk 23:35-43 On this last Sunday of the liturgical year, we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King. This is “as it were, a synthesis of the entire salvific mystery”, according to Pope John Paul II (Address, 20 November 1983)....
Ika-33 Linggo ng Taon (K) Nobyembre 14, 2010 Mga Pagbasa: Mal 3:19-20 / 2 Tesalonika 3:7-12 / Lucas 21:5-19 Dalawang tila magkasalungat na larawan ang ipinipinta ng unang pagbasa. Dalawang hakbang ng Diyos … dalawang nag-uumpugang gawain na tila hindi dapat makita sa Diyos ayon sa ating makataong pang-unawa. Narinig natin si Malaquias na...
November 14, 2010 Commencement Exercises Lk 21:5-19 Two housewives were talking about their husbands. “Last Christmas,” said the first woman, “I gave my husband a nice gift – a gold necklace. He has worn it everyday ever since.” The second woman said, “Good for you. My husband is different. I bought a very expensive...
