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Lucas 16:1-8 - The Parable of the Shrewd Steward One of the most difficult parables of Jesus "For the children of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than are the children of light." - Lk 16:8 1. Introduction - A Scandalous Parable My dear brothers and sisters, if you were confused by today's Gospel, you are not alone. Even the saints were confused. We hear a story of a manager, a steward, who is wasteful, who is about to be fired, and who then cheats his master even more by forgiving debts - and then the master praises him! Is Jesus praising dishonesty? Is He telling us to be corrupt? Absolutely not. To understand this, we must see what Jesus is praising and what He is not praising. 2. What Jesus is NOT Praising Misconception to Correct: Misconception: "Jesus says it's okay to be dishonest if you are clever, the end justifies the means." Catholic Correction: Never. The 7th and 8th Commandments forbid theft and deceit. CC...

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...

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 ...