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Continue reading →: Reflection on the 2nd Day of Simbang GabiGospel Reading: Matthew 1:1-17 (RSV-2CE) “The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by…
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Continue reading →: Reflection on the 1st Day of Simbang GabiGospel Reading: John 5:33-36 (RSV-2CE) “You sent to John, and he has borne witness to the truth. Not that the testimony which I receive is from man; but I say this that you may be saved. He was a burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for…
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Continue reading →: Simbang Gabi and Misa de Gallo: Faith, Tradition, and JoyThe Filipino Catholic faith is beautifully expressed in the traditions of Simbang Gabi and Misa de Gallo, two celebrations that intertwine spirituality, culture, and community. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they hold unique historical and liturgical significance, and together, they form a vibrant tapestry of the Filipino Christmas…
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Continue reading →: It’s All About Jesus, Not Religion?Christian faith is not a “religion of the book.” Christianity is the religion of the “Word” of God, a word which is “not a written and mute word, but the Word is incarnate and living”. Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 108) I once had a conversation online about Jesus…
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Continue reading →: Understanding the Reception of the EucharistLet us all renew our devotion to the Eucharist, remembering that it is not just a symbol but the real presence of Jesus Christ. Each reception brings us closer to the One who loves us beyond measure and calls us to eternal life. The Eucharist, the very heart of the…
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