Christmas – Light for Those Who Live in Darkness

Introduction The darkness covered the abyss, when “God said, Let there be light” (Gen 1:2-3). Light is the…

Movie on Sister Clare Crockett sells out in Derry cinema

By Susan Gately - 20 April, 2018 Standing ovation greets premier of movie about Irish missionary nun who…

You’re Not Forgotten

During the Second World War the US Army was forced to retreat from the Philippines. Some…

4th Advent of Sunday – The Visitation

As our world is bursting with excitement these last days before Christmas, the Church presents us…

4th Sunday of Advent

The prophet Micah lived in times of political upheavals and foreign invasions. But even worse than…

4th Sunday of Advent

It seems that Christmas is becoming odorous now, ilang tulog na lang pasko na (a few days from…

4th Sunday of Advent

THE BIRTH OF JESUS is now imminent. In a few days’ time we will be celebrating…

4th Sunday of Advent – Poor but Rich

Commentary on Micah 5:1-4; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-44   Introduction The Psalmist prays: “Answer me, because…

3rd Sunday of Advent – Joy as a Duty

Bottom line: St. Paul presents joy, constant joy, as not just a good thing, but as…

3rd Sunday of Advent – “What must we do?”

This is the question asked by all three groups who question John the Baptist in our…