Diocese of Parañaque
From January 01, 2020 onwards, audio recordings of homilies are now archived in the Audio/ Video Library of our Facebook Page.
Enlightenment – 4th Sunday of Lent
Source: Neo Jeremiah Voice of the Young Prophet Newsletter - March 26, 2017 issue. The ability to see is a wonderful blessing. It is often said that the eyes are the windows to the soul, it is used to describe the deep connection one feels when looking into another's...
“Hope” – 3rd Sunday in Lent
How do you face the world after committing a mistake or failure? Did you just act like nothing happened? Is it still the same? Do you still face the world head up high? Are you going to isolate yourself from others? Or detain yourself in the mistakes you made? We...
Transfigured Through Prayers – 2nd Sunday of Lent
Source: Neo Jeremiah Voice of the Young Prophet Newsletter (March 12, 2017 issue) The story of Jesus’ transfiguration brings preview of the fullness and greatness of God. It was a unique experience in the life of Jesus and of the three closest disciples who witnessed it, to strengthen the faith of…
Say No to Temptations – 1st Sunday of Lent
One of the blessings of having Jesus as our Savior is His ability to comfort and aid those who are tempted. It reminds us that Jesus can understand our own temptations and it reveals how we can be more successful in overcoming temptations. As we start the journey...
After Thought – 1st Sunday of Lent – March 5, 2017
Our Lenten journey started on Ash Wednesday and as we are essentially being prepared during this time for Easter, today’s gospel reminds us of the “tests” along the way. The temptations of the evil now are perennial yet today’s scriptural texts give a resounding...
Disordered Priorities
8th Sunday in Ordinary Time – What does really matter in life? What motivates you to get up every morning? You may have been successful in your endeavors but the question is, would they really bring lasting happiness or fruitfulness and meaning in life? The world is almost – if not yet – at the peak of its success in terms of advancement in science and technology. There is constant progress in almost all fields. Advertisements are everywhere; on radio, television, newspapers, giant billboards, etc. Because of excessive and rapid release of different products/goods
Pondering the spiritual things
Source: http://anglatak.blogspot.com/2017/02/pondering-spiritual-things.html SEVENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME February 19, 2017 COLLECT Grant, we pray, almighty God, that, always pondering spiritual things, we may carry out in both word and deed that which is pleasing to you. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Reflection: This Collect for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time comes from the Gelasian Sacramentary and can also be found in other early Sacramentaries.
We are fashioned by God’s grace
SIXTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME February 12, 2017 COLLECT O God, who teach us that you abide in hearts that are just and true,
grant that we may be so fashioned by your grace as to become a dwelling pleasing to you. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Reflection: This collect originated in the Gelasian Sacramentary for the Sunday after the Ascension of the Lord. God abides in the hearts that are just and true.
We are members of the Family of God
Source: http://anglatak.blogspot.com/2017/02/we-are-members-of-family-of-god.html FIFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME February 5, 2017 COLLECT Keep your family safe, O Lord, with unfailing care, that, relying solely on the hope of heavenly grace, they may be defended always by your protection. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Homily for feast of the Presentation of the Lord: full text
Homily of His Holiness Pope Francis Feast of the Presentation of the Lord 2 February 2017 When the parents of Jesus brought the Child in fulfilment of the prescriptions of the law, Simeon, “guided by the Spirit” (Lk 2:27), took the Child in his arms and broke out in a hymn of blessing and praise. “My eyes”, he said, “have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to
We are called to Discipleship
Source: http://anglatak.blogspot.com/2017/01/we-are-called-to-discipleship.html January 22, 2017 COLLECT Almighty ever-living God,
direct our actions according to your good pleasure, that in the name of your beloved Son we may abound in good works. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
