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“In a world of expanding barns, we are invited to become rich toward God.” Today is Monday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time. The Church also offers the optional memorial of Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, priests, and their companions, the North American Martyrs, or of Saint Paul of the Cross, priest and founder of the Passionists. The readings remain those of the weekday, yet the lives of these saints illuminate the Gospel’s call to radical detachment. The First Reading from Ephesians 2:1-10 proclaims the sheer gift of grace. Once we were dead in our transgressions, following the ruler of the power of the air and the desires of the flesh. But God, rich in mercy, made us alive together with Christ, raised us up, and seated us with him in the heavenly places. Salvation is by grace through faith, not by works, lest anyone boast. We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for good works prepared beforehand. The Responsorial Psalm answers with joyful recognitio...

Armine Isles Borja just visited me to ask prayer for his travel tomorrow going to Saudi Arabia tomorrow. He is leaving his work here as well as his wife and two children to look for a greener pasture. Since he could find more money there abroad more than what he is earning here in the Philippines. The Church believes that is more beneficial for the family to stay together here in the Philippines but financial opportunities could not be found. The Church provides prayer and support group for those leaving the country. the parish in particular will be affected by Amine's leaving the country as he holds the leadership of the music ministry. We pray that his time for leaving his family for work will be more profitable and may strengthen the faith of his family. Prayer'for'Migrants,'Refugees'and'Asylum'Seekers God,!no!one!is!stranger!to!you And!no!one!is!ever!far!from!your!loving!care. In!your!kindness!watch!over!migrants,!refug...

Much was been said in different venues by all walks of people concerning the 10 billions scam that has scandalized the Filipino people here in the Philippines and abroad. A Facebook post that invites everyone to protest the said indignation against the Philippine Development Assistance Package (PDAP) commonly known as Pork Barrel. An allocation given to Congressman and Senators to disposed to their constituents to help alleviate poverty. This March has only three Agenda: 1. To stop not to suspend the distribution of the said Pork Barrel. 2. To investigate all those who are responsible 3. To persecute those who are guilty according to the fullest extent of the law.  How will this invitation translate to the real situation. Be ready on August 26, 2013. This is the day that will mark another history to the Filipino nation or simply a wishful thinking that will remain a dream. Let us pray that the Lord Almighty may guide us a nation towards maturity.