May 2025

I want to begin by reminding everyone that renewal, the ministry of active transformation of lives and the entire world, is ongoing. Today’s celebration of the Ascension invites us to pause and reflect on the final earthly moment of Jesus’ visible presence among His disciples. As the Book of Acts (1:1-11) recounts, Jesus did not […]

Today’s celebration comes with a small but meaningful shift. In the U.S., the Solemnity of the Ascension is transferred from Thursday to Sunday, which slightly adjusts our readings, particularly the second reading and gospel, so we align with the liturgy for the Seventh Sunday of Easter. That change is more than a liturgical tweak; it’s

It’s not usually my style, but I chose to follow this route as I began my weekend reflection with some beautiful and meaningful words drawn from today’s first reading. My short but meaningful starter derives from the powerful interactions between Paul, Barnabas, and the early Christian community members.The Scripture says that after Paul and Barnabas

  This Sunday, May 11, 2025, holds a profound significance for us. First, it is our weekly commemoration of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, an anthem of our faith that brings renewal and hope to all believers. Adding to our usual Sunday meetings is the historic election of Pope Leo XIV this last

The entire book of the Acts of the Apostles is a record of post-resurrection events and the marvels God did through the apostolic mission of the followers of Jesus Christ, heralding a new dawn that has stretched to our time. The Easter event is so huge that its celebration goes beyond a day into the