14 January 2026 Dear friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus heals Simon’s mother-in-law with tender compassion, lifting her up so she can immediately serve. That evening, He cures many of the sick and tormented who crowd the door—restoring them to wholeness. Yet before dawn, He prays alone in the wilderness, then declares: “Let us go elsewhere……
13 January 2026 Dear friends, in the synagogue at Capernaum, Jesus teaches with astonishing authority, unlike the scribes. Even demons obey Him, recognizing His power. This authority stems from integrity. His words perfectly align with His holy life. As preachers, we must embody what we proclaim: live with honesty, humility, and faithfulness. Only then will…
12 January 2026 Dear friends, Jesus begins His public ministry with striking efficiency. No long preparation speeches, no elaborate ceremonies—after John’s arrest, He simply proclaims, “The kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel.” Then, walking by the sea, He calls four fishermen with two decisive words: “Follow me.” Immediately they…
11 January 2026 Dear friends in Christ, as we gather today, we bring the joyous Christmas season to a close with the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. This celebration marks the culmination of God’s self-revelation through Jesus. While Christmas reveals God to the Jews and Epiphany to the Gentiles, today’s feast shows Christ…
9 January 2026 Dear friends, grace and peace to you on this joyous Feast of the Black Nazarene, our beloved Jesús Nazareno. As we gather in faith, let us reflect deeply on the living Christ whom this sacred image represents. Today, we honor Jesus of Nazareth, who bore the cross not as a sign of…
8 January 2026 Dear School Heads, Administrators, and Fellow Educators of the Catholic Educational Association of Caceres and Libmanan, Grace and peace in the Lord Jesus Christ! What a joy it is to gather with you today for our General Assembly and Christmas Party! Some might whisper, “Isn’t this a little late?” My dear friends,…
8 January 2026 Dear friends, in Nazareth, Jesus proclaims Isaiah: good news to the poor, liberty to captives, sight to the blind. Today this Scripture is fulfilled in Him. Epiphany reveals not only who Jesus is, but why He came – mercy embodied, justice announced, hope offered. Baptized into Christ, we share His mission. Let…
God Is Always There For Us 7 January 2026 Dear friends, Jesus makes the disciples get into the boat while He dismisses the crowd. Later, seeing them struggling against the wind, He comes to them walking on the sea. The waters that symbolize chaos and death now obey Him. This is another epiphany: Jesus reveals…
6 January 2026 Dear friends, in today’s Gospel from Mark, Jesus sees the vast crowd as sheep without a shepherd. Moved with deep compassion, He teaches them, then miraculously feeds five thousand with five loaves and two fish, providing abundantly. Jesus cares holistically: nourishing souls with truth and bodies with bread. We, as shepherds in…
5 January 2026 Dear friends, Jesus learns of John’s arrest and boldly steps forward, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” He teaches, heals, and draws crowds across regions. Like Jesus, when voices of faith are silenced, by persecution or circumstance, we must rise to proclaim the Gospel. Our call is to shine…
4 January 2026 Dear friends, grace and peace to you on this glorious Solemnity of the Epiphany! Today, the Church celebrates the revelation of Jesus Christ to the world, not just to a chosen few, but to all peoples, all nations, all cultures. The word “Epiphany” comes from the Greek, meaning “manifestation” or “showing forth.”…
3 January 2026 Dear friends, today we honor the Holy Name of Jesus, our compass and our hope. His Name reveals who he is: God who saves. Let us refocus our earthly journey, turning from distractions to the One who leads us home. Speak his Name with reverence; whisper it in temptation; invoke it in…
