Once, I officiated a couple’s marriage. The bride was very beautiful; the groom, however, was not up to my standard. I though the girl was
The tides of the heart mark its seasonsOf coming and going, with and without reasonsMany wash ashore on my side of the seaYet soon taken
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 17:1-9.Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother, John,and led them up a high mountain by themselves.And
As a boy, I used to watch a television game show “The Price is Right.” Contestants are shown items which they try to guess how
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 13:44-52.Jesus said to his disciples:“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field,which
One ordinary morning at Lourdes Kinder School in Punta Princesa, Zachary approaches Teacher Erica Escasinas with a surprise. “Teacher, I have big apples and oranges
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 13:24-43.Jesus proposed another parable to the crowds, saying:“The kingdom of heaven may be likenedto a man
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 13:1-23.On that day, Jesus went out of the house and sat down by the sea.Such large
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 11:25-30.At that time Jesus exclaimed:“I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,for although
Image used under Creative Commons, no copyright infringement intended. Most of what I write below are ideas culled from an inspiring homily by Fr. Stephen