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The Joy of God Who Seeks

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Lucas 15:1-10 - The Joy of God Who Seeks The Parables of the Lost Sheep  and the Lost Coin "There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance." - Lk 15:7 1. Introduction - Who is this Gospel for? My dear brothers and sisters, look at the first line of Luke today. It tells us everything. "The tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to Jesus, and the Pharisees and scribes murmured." There are two groups around Jesus. The sinners who know they are lost, and the self-righteous who think they are found. And Jesus tells this parable for both . If you have ever felt far from God, this Gospel is for you. If you have ever judged someone who is far from God, this Gospel is also for you. Our God is not a God who waits. He is a God who seeks. 2. The Lost Sheep - God Leaves the Ninety-Nine The Story: A shepherd has 100 sheep. One is lost. What does he do? He leaves the 99 in the des...
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Refrigerators Hacking

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Yes. The incident is real, and it raises an important cybersecurity concern for the Philippines as well. The news you heard about is a cyberattack on supermarket refrigerators and freezers in Europe, reported on November 2–3, 2026. 1. What exactly happened? Hackers remotely gained access to computer systems controlling supermarket refrigeration equipment. These systems normally allow technicians to monitor and adjust temperatures without physically visiting each supermarket. The attackers apparently manipulated the controls, including activating defrost settings and raising temperatures. In some stores, freezers reportedly reached 50°C (122°F). As a result, food that should have remained frozen or refrigerated spoiled and had to be thrown away. AP News+2 This was not simply someone hacking a refrigerator's Wi-Fi. It was an attack on the computerised control systems managing commercial refrigeration equipment. 2. Which countries were affected? The incidents reported on November ...
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The Cost of Discipleship

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Lucas 14:25-33 - The Cost of Discipleship This is the Gospel for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother... and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple." - Lk 14:26-27 1. Introduction - The Crowd Problem My dear brothers and sisters, Luke tells us: "Great crowds were traveling with Jesus." They were fascinated, excited, following because of the miracles, the healings, the free bread. And Jesus turns around and says something that sounds terrible: You must hate your father and mother. You must renounce everything. Why? Because Jesus does not want fans. He wants disciples. A fan follows when it is convenient. A disciple follows to the Cross. 2. What Does "Hate" Mean? A Common Misconception to Correct In our Hebrew way of speaking, "to hate" does not mean to despise. It is a Semitic expression of prefe...
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May Kwarto Sila sa Langit

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Juan 14:1-6 — All Souls Day Juan 14:1-6 — "May Kwarto Sila sa Langit" Gospel na ito, hindi pang-libing lang. Pang-huling gabi ni Jesus ito. Last Supper. Alam Niya papatayin Siya kinabukasan. At ang mga alagad — gulong-gulo, takot, lito. Kaya ang unang linya, para sa kanila, pero para rin sa atin ngayon na nakatayo sa harap ng puntod:   "Huwag kayong mabalisa. Manalig kayo sa Diyos, manalig din kayo sa Akin." Sa Greek, Me tarassestho hymon he kardia — "Huwag hayaang maalog ang puso ninyo." Ang tarasso — parang tubig na hinahalo, parang lindol. Ganun ang puso natin tuwing All Souls — maalog. Lalo na pag sariwa pa. Isang taon pa lang. 40 days pa lang. At anong sagot ni Jesus? Hindi explanation. Hindi theology ng kamatayan. Kundi invitation: 1. MAY BAHAY — "Sa bahay ng Aking Ama ay maraming silid." Sa panahon ni Jesus, kapag ikakasal ang lalaki, babalik siya sa bahay ng ama niya at  agtatayo ng addition — ng kwarto para sa bagong pamilya. Kaya...
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