In some parts of the world, access to potable water is taken for granted. I grew up in a region where rivers flowed every few kilometers and streams ran through almost every village. As children, we swam freely and fished without a second thought. For a long time, I assumed this was the reality everywhere. … Continue reading Water for Life

Isaiah 49:3,5-6;  Psalms 39(40); 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 John 1:29-34 Whom shall I send? Dear friends, today is the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A. After completing the 3-year cycle, we have returned to another cycle. Although the scripture readings and the celebrations in the liturgical calendar are repetitive in the cycle, the message of … Continue reading Sunday readings in brief: 2 Year A

Is 42: 1-4, 6-7; Ps 28(29); Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17 Universal Messiah Dear friends, today is the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord, which is theologically known as Theophany—the manifestation of God to humanity. With this feast, we conclude the Christmastide and begin the short interlude of Ordinary Time before we enter the Lenten … Continue reading Sunday readings in brief: The Baptism of the Lord

Is 60:1-6; Ps (71)72; Eph 3:2-3.5-6; Mt 2:1-12 The Manifestation of the Lord Dear Friends, Today is the feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. This is celebrated on January 6th, but due to its importance, in many dioceses, it is celebrated on the closest Sunday to January 6th so that as many people as … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief: The Epiphany of the Lord

oplus_0 As the year 2025 comes to a close, many are reflecting on the successes, challenges, blessings, and misfortunes they faced. The question is, how do we qualify successes, blessings, challenges, and misfortunes? Many people think that being alive, having all the basic needs such as food, shelter, clothes, having properties such as businesses, cars, … Continue reading End-of-Year and New Year’s Brief Reflection