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Dear Brothers and Sisters, At this Holy Mass our thoughts go back to that moment when, through prayer and the laying on of hands, the bishop made us sharers in the priesthood of Jesus Christ, so that we might be “consecrated in truth” (Jn 17:19), as Jesus besought the Father for us in his high-priestly prayer. He himself is the truth. He has consecrated us, that is to say, handed us over to God for ever, so that we can offer men and women a service that comes from God and leads to him. But does our consecration extend to the daily reality of our lives – do we operate as men of God in fellowship with Jesus Christ? This question places the Lord before us and us before him. “Are you resolved to be more united with the Lord Jesus and more closely conformed to him, denying yourselves and confirming those promises about sacred duties towards Christ’s Church which, prompted by love of him, you willingly and joyfully pledged on the day of your priestly ordination?” After this homily, I sha...

Prex is an acronym for Parish Renewal Experience. A movement in the parish hoping to enliven the faith of the faithful for a more fruitful relationship with the Lord and the more active participation to the parish church activities. The movement had suffered some setbacks and one of them was the discontinuation of the said program for a period of four (5) years. When I arrives they sought my audience and presented that they want to revive the movement. I told them it is very hard to revive it that to start a new organization. Since they believe on the fruits of the prex class beforehand. they insisted that it will be beneficial for the parish. This is their second class since it was been revived. I usually give the first talk which is "The road to Emmaus", the 10th talk which is the "Evangelization" and Confession. Blogs commenting Fr. Jessie's post Technorati icon">

This morning I received a letter from a certain Andrew Long From The Maximus group. I believe a media office of The St. Maximilian Kolbe Congregation. Asking me to post here the review of the book entitled " Reclaiming Our Priestly Character ". Personally, I have not read the book, but, one of the reviewer is Avery Cadinal Dulles of which some of his books passed through my hands. Here is the letter along with the contact person; Dear Father Jessie : We are preparing to enter into the most solemn of weeks— Holy Week ! We have hope that we will emerge on Easter Sunday with renewed love and devotion to Christ and His Church. During this busy preparation time of Lent , have you had time to renew your love and devotion to Christ’s church? Every day, Catholic parish priests juggle an endless series of demands on their time and attention. Do you find yourself getting caught up in the ‘busy-ness’ of your priestly vocation? Help is at hand ! Learn practical ways to fully live yo...