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Since the release of the Executive Order on the total ban of refugees and forced immigrants since Thursday, an atmosphere of acute anxiety, fear and sadness has pervaded across sectors of our society. Many were stunned to see that such … Continue reading →

This generation does not need anti-abortionists. This generation needs agents of Christ who will stand for all life forms created in the image and likeness of God. If you march for life and yet fail to acknowledge the defunding of … Continue reading →

“You are building a career off of the misery of the marginalized and poor people you are serving,” once chided my friend. Though meant as a joke I mulled over it for months. It bothered me because it may be … Continue reading →

Hospitality is a vital component in the missionary life of the Church. Lydia embodies the ideal hospitality that extends the mission of the Church to a world hungry for God. However, the world is often hostile to the Incarnation of … Continue reading →

No better introduction to today’s Gospel than Peter’s directive, “Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you.” This is the cornerstone … Continue reading →

Henry Ossawa Tanner is known for his painting of the Annunciation. Sergio, my former classmate, interpreted Mary in this painting as clasping her hands, overwhelmed by the thought of becoming the mother of God. He saw Mary mulling over Gabriel’s … Continue reading →

Our Catholic tradition tells of the four fatal words that cost the most favored angel, Lucifer his place in God’s eternal kingdom – “I will not serve.” Judas in today’s Gospel cloaks his theft and fraud on the common fund … Continue reading →

In our Jubilee Year of Mercy, hearing strong words such as reconciliation, healing and forgiveness may come with feelings of anxiety, fear, sadness and grief. Often such anxiety, fear, sadness or grief may appear as anger when we prompted to … Continue reading →

In one of our fraternal gatherings, we were discussing how we friars are leading our evangelical lives as religious. We came upon this tension about how we could be brothers to all while making sure that those who enjoy power … Continue reading →

When I was interning as a chaplain in a hospital, the question on what healing meant followed every encounter I had with my patients. Some will never find a cure for their illness and some will but does this mean … Continue reading →