Reflection on the Third Sunday of EasterApril 26, 2020 Temporary blindnessRex Lago ParasMinistry of Lectors and Commentators On this Third Sunday of Easter, we once again read the passage in the Lucan gospel recounting Jesus’ appearance to two of his disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35). This particular narrative is proclaimed several times […]
Reflection on the Easter SundayApril 12, 2020Josie Gonzalez “The Empty Tomb” In my reflection on the Transfiguration of Jesus, I ended by saying, “Let us take the season of Lent in a positive light and welcome Jesus’ resurrection in Easter.” On this note, today being Easter Sunday, let me greet one and all a very […]
Reflection on the Feast of the Holy FamilySunday, December 29, 2019 A family that says yesRex Lago ParasMinistry of Lectors and Commentators Our celebration of the Christmas Season continues, and on this Sunday that falls within the Octave of Christmas, we honor the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. The Feast of the Holy […]
Reflection on Christ the King SundayNovember 24, 2019 A king like no otherRex Lago Paras Today, the last Sunday of the liturgical year, we pay homage to Christ the King. The celebration this Sunday, as it appears in the sacred books used in the Holy Mass, is the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King […]
Reflection on the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary TimeOctober 27, 2019 What goes up must come downRex Lago Paras “…for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” (Luke 18:14) These are Jesus’ parting words in our gospel reading, The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector […]