• Come Out: Believe in the Resurrection
    Come Out: Believe in the Resurrection
    April 5, 2025
    by Fr. Elmer Galiza, MS
    This final Sunday of Lent, we somehow feel the frustrations and grief of Martha who tells Jesus “If you had been here, my brother would not have died…” (John 11:21) Whether she’s confessing her faith to Jesus who could have healed her brother Lazarus or accuses Jesus of being neglectful of their brother, Jesus assures her of one thing, “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” (John 1:25).
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  • I Do Believe
    I Do Believe
    March 29, 2025
    by Fr. Elmer Galiza, MS
    Jesus is the light of the world. We are invited to turn from darkness to the light of truth. Our second reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians (5:8-14) reminds us not to try to take part in the works of darkness for we are children of light who are capable of producing the fruits of righteousness, goodness and truth. In the Gospel, John (9:1-41) presents the account of the healing of the man born blind who was taken out from that dark void with Jesus’ command, “go and wash,” which are outward signs for that man to experience the miracle of seeing the light for the first time. But more than the healing of his blindness is the transformation of his spiritual sight. Although he was tested and ridiculed by the unbelieving authorities, he was able to see clearly who Jesus was, the true light of the world, and so he confessed his faith “I do believe, Lord.”
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  • What are the Scrutinies?
    March 21, 2025
    by Fr. Elmer Galiza, MS
    The Rite of Scrutinies are held on the third, fourth, and fifth Sundays of Lent. These rites, with roots dating back to the early Church, take place during the Sunday Mass, each thematically linked to the Gospel reading (we will be using Year A) of the three passages from St. John’s Gospel which teaches the elect about the mystery of sin, and fill them with the Spirit of Christ.
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  • Mountain-Top Experience
    Mountain-Top Experience
    March 15, 2025
    by Fr. Elmer Galiza, MS
    We are now on the second week of our Lenten journey. Last week, we have journeyed with Jesus on his wilderness experience, having faced and eventually defeating the devil in every test. After that wilderness experience, we come to another faith-filled experience we call the mountain-top experience, - the transfiguration of Jesus.
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  • Into The Wilderness
    Into The Wilderness
    March 8, 2025
    by Fr. Elmer Galiza, MS
    As we embark in this Lenten journey and enter into the wilderness of our life of faith where we may experience. Where we may listen attentively to the quiet voices of the Holy Spirit. The Dutch priest Fr. Henri Nouwen said: “We have to fashion our own desert where we can withdraw every day, shake off our compulsions, and dwell in the gentle healing presence of our Lord Without such a desert we will lose our own soul while preaching the gospel to others. But with such a spiritual abode, we will become increasingly conformed to him in whose Name we minister.”
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  • "I" Checkup
    March 1, 2025
    by Fr. Elmer Galiza, MS
    Jesus goes right into the eyes, heart and life of anyone who wants to be his disciple - a disciple must know how to identify where his blind spot is, a disciple must always seek to learn from his teacher and knows his teacher well, and a disciple must always have the humility to look at himself first before pointing his finger to others.
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  • Be Merciful
    Be Merciful
    February 22, 2025
    by Fr. Elmer Galiza, MS
    A simple act of mercy can change the life of a lost soul and who knows, that lost soul will one day change your life forever.
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  • BLESSED
    BLESSED
    February 15, 2025
    by Fr. Elmer Galiza, MS
    Blessed is the one who is able to accept and be part in the upside down world of God for he/she allows the Kingdom of God to be revealed but woe to the one who misses this opportunity and turns away and rejects the invitation of God to be part of it.
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  • GO DEEP
    GO DEEP
    February 8, 2025
    by Fr. Elmer Galiza, MS
    Have you ever thought what would be your response if God calls you to do something you’ve never done? Or how about doing something you’ve always been doing and had to do it in God’s own way?
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  • Presentation of the Lord
    Presentation of the Lord
    February 1, 2025
    by Fr. Elmer Galiza, MS
    What we have in this Feast is a reminder about faithful serving and hopeful waiting for the fulfillment of God’s promises. The story of Simeon and Anna is a story of many of us - keep on hoping and looking ahead of what God can do to our life and giving up is not an option.
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  • STOP LOOK LISTEN
    STOP LOOK LISTEN
    January 18, 2025
    by Fr. Elmer Galiza, MS
    We are so familiar with this traffic safety warning: STOP, LOOK and LISTEN. Our Gospel this Second Sunday in Ordinary Time invites us to dig deeper into this safety warning as we embark in this Ordinary Time spiritual journey but will be rearranged a bit: STOP, LISTEN and LOOK.
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  • My Beloved
    My Beloved
    January 11, 2025
    In the Gospel on this Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, a voice came from heaven saying: “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” (Luke 3:22). By virtue of our own baptism, we too have become sons and daughters of the heavenly Father and are called to live a life pleasing to Him. This identity is indissoluble and this is the grace of God in the sacrament of Baptism.
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  • Pilgrims of Hope
    Pilgrims of Hope
    January 4, 2025
    by Fr. Elmer Galiza, MS
    Searching for Jesus in the midst of discouragement and uncertainties might be challenging but fulfilling, and meeting Jesus is an invitation to have a change of route, a change of heart. The journey of the Magi is our own journey of faith and hope in finding Jesus. There might be challenges, some might be discouraging but finding Jesus at the end of the journey is having that transformative relationship with him.
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  • SAGRADA FAMILIA
    SAGRADA FAMILIA
    December 28, 2024
    by Fr. Elmer Galiza, MS
    HAPPY FEAST DAY OF THE HOLY FAMILY, LA SAGRADA FAMILIA of Jesus, Mary and Joseph!
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  • Full of Surprises
    Full of Surprises
    December 21, 2024
    by Fr. Elmer Galiza, MS
    Yes, God is full of surprises and loves to surprise us. Having this in mind would lead us to be hopeful for the best even when sometimes things get rough and tough. Maybe, the next time God makes another surprise, it would be for YOU and that would be your greatest surprise gift for Christmas.
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  • THE VOICE
    THE VOICE
    December 7, 2024
    by Fr. Elmer Galiza, MS
    The Second Sunday of Advent reminds us of PEACE because a change of heart is making at peace with God. Living at peace with God is listening once again to His voice reminding us of our need of newness of life in Him. John the Baptist is the voice crying out in the wilderness of our hearts telling us, “Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill shall be made low. The winding roads shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth, and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.” (Luke 3:5-6)
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  • CHRIST The KING
    CHRIST The KING
    November 23, 2024
    by Fr. Elmer Galiza, MS
    On November 28th, we celebrate Thanksgiving Day and it is fitting to note that as we thank everything that has been transpired all throughout the year, for all the blessings we have reaped, we thank God the most for His goodness and for continually guiding us. May we let our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe continue to reign in our hearts forever.
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  • END of TIMES
    END of TIMES
    November 16, 2024
    by Fr. Elmer Galiza, MS
    Many of us would feel uncomfortable whenever we talk about the end of world. We fear what happens next after the rapture. Numerous movies and novels have dwelt on the theme of apocalypse (Greek word apokalyptein: uncover, reveal) and more often, they presented it a very scary manner. Known dictionaries also described this in such a way that we end up feeling helpless. Apocalypse is a very serious event resulting in great destruction (Cambridge Dictionary); It is a disaster resulting in drastic, irreversible damage to human society or the environment, especially on a global scale (Oxford English Dictionary); It is the end or destruction of the world especially as described in the Christian Bible (Meriam-Webster Dictionary). Who would not be afraid with such descriptions of the apocalypse?
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  • Called To Give All
    Called To Give All
    November 9, 2024
    by Fr. Elmer Galiza, MS
    “If you feel forgotten by God because you question why He would love you, remember that you are His precious child because you fear the Lord.” (Psalm 103:13)
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  • Chúa Nhật Tuần 32 - MTN năm B
    November 7, 2024
    Một phụ nữ khác thời Chúa Giêsu, đang sống trong cảnh túng thiếu, thế mà bà đã đem cả số tiền lương công nhật, tức là những gì bà có để nuôi sống mình, bỏ vào hòm tiền dâng cúng cho nhà thờ, và Chúa đã khen bà là bỏ nhiều, dâng cúng nhiều hơn những người giàu khác, tại sao vậy? Bởi vì trước mặt Chúa, những công việc từ thiện, và cả những việc đạo đức mà những người giàu có, cụ thể là giới kinh sư và Pharisêu, chỉ là những phương tiện trục lợi, hay xây dựng danh giá và địa vị cho họ, chứ không phải do lòng kính mến Chúa hay thương yêu người mà phát xuất. Hạng người như thế ở thời đại nào và ở nơi nào cũng có với những cách thức khác nhau. Họ là tỷ phú hay triệu phú, họ bỏ ra một vài triệu để đóng góp vào công việc từ thiện hay xây cất những công trình lớn thì động lực chính có khi không phải là đức ái, mến Chúa yêu người, mà chỉ là giá mua danh vọng. Thành thử số tiền hay công lao khó nhọc họ bỏ ra có thể là nhiều nhưng thực sự họ chẳng cho hoặc dâng hiến được bao nhiêu. Đó là cuộc đầu tư một vốn bốn lời, đó là sự lợi dụng tôn giáo và bác ái chứ không phải là phục vụ. Trái lại, người đàn bà góa trong Tin Mừng tỏ ra biết phục vụ tôn giáo hết mình: hòm tiền ở hành lang nhà thờ, chắc là thu góp để xây cất hoặc bảo trì bảo quản đền thờ, vì thời Chúa Giêsu đền thờ vẫn chưa hoàn thành. Bà không cần biết ai đóng góp bao nhiêu, bà chỉ thấy có bổn phận đóng góp để tỏ lòng tôn thờ kính mến Chúa theo khả năng của mình. Cho nên, bà có bao nhiêu thì dâng cúng bấy nhiêu mà không hề lo đến tương lai, đến ban chiều, đến ngày mai sẽ ra sao, bà chỉ biết phụng sự mà không biết lợi dụng tôn giáo hay Thiên Chúa. Chính vì thế Chúa Giêsu khen bà đã dâng cúng nhiều hơn những người khác. Chúng ta hãy nghĩ xem: chúng ta thường làm những việc đạo đức, những việc bác ái, chia sẻ, những cách đối xử với người khác như thế nào? Có phải với tấm lòng chân thực hay vì những lý do gì khác? Chúng ta hãy nhớ: Chúa căn cứ vào tấm lòng chúng ta mà thưởng công cho chúng ta.
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