Weekly Missionary Reflection5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 06 February 2022Isa. 6:1-2a,3-8; Ps. 138:1-2a,2bc-3,4-5,7c-8; 1Cor. 15:1-11 (long) or 1Cor. 15:3-8,11 (short); Luke 5:1-11 After the “failure” in His first performance, Yesus succeeded in His next preaching. He moved to Capernaum and preached the Gospel, cured the sick and cast away the devils in  Galilee. Many people … Lanjutkan membaca Following The Lord Against All Odds!

Weekly Missionary Reflection4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 30 January 2022Jer. 1:4-5.17-19; Ps. 71:1-2.3-4a.5-6ab.15ab.17; 1Cor. 12:31 - 13:13 (long) or 1Cor. 13:4-13 (short); Luke 4:21-30 The theme of last Sunday’s Gospel continues today: Jesus as the Minister of the Gospel. After Jesus announced His vision and mission, now we see the public reaction in His hometown. … Lanjutkan membaca The Trap for the Preacher: Popularity!

Weekly Missionary ReflectionOrdinary Sunday, 16 January 2022Isa. 62:1-5; Ps. 96:1-2a,2b-3,7-8a,9-10ac; 1Cor. 12:4-11; John 2:1-11 This could be one of the favorite stories for brides; a kind of “must-read” reading in the Wedding Mass. This story might be loved by wine lovers and connoisseurs. Their hobby and favorite are “justified” by the Scripture. Of course, this … Lanjutkan membaca Jesus: The Fullest Joy of Humankind

Weekly Missionary ReflectionSunday, 09 January 2022FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORDIsa. 40:1-5,9-11; Ps. 104:1b-2,3-4,24-25,27-28,29-30; Tit. 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Luk. 3:15-16,21-22 The baptism of Jesus by John is an uncomfortable text. Why?  Because John’s baptism is the sign of the forgiveness of sins. Whereas Jesus is like a human in every respect except for sin! However, … Lanjutkan membaca Jesus’ Prayer Opens The Heaven and The Holy Spirit Descends

Weekly Missionary ReflectionSunday, 26 December 2021Feast of the Holy Family: Jesus, Mary, and Joseph1Sam. 1:20-22,24-28; Ps. 84:2-3,5-6,9-10; 1John 3:1-2,21-24; Luke 2:41-52 All looks beautiful: pious mother, totally obedient father, despite his silence. However, when the Son entered adolescence, confusion and different priority emerged. The Holy family also experienced the struggles like the common families. In … Lanjutkan membaca Seek and Find Jesus In The Family

Weekly Missionary ReflectionSunday, 19 December 2021Fourth Sunday of AdventMic. 5:1-4a; Ps. 80:2ac,3b,15-16,18-19; Heb. 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45 During Advent, Luke presents John the Baptist preaching repentance. The Predecessor of the Lord gives us guidance and a path to repent. Last week he emphasized the fruits of repentance, both the general and specific ones. Perhaps Luke feels … Lanjutkan membaca Believe and Have The Heart of A Servant!

Weekly Missionary ReflectionSunday, 12 December 2021Third Sunday of AdventZeph. 3:14-18a; MT Isa. 12:2-3,4bcd,5-6; Phil. 4:4-7; Luke 3:10-18 Last week Luke summarized the work of John the Baptist as: preaching the baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins! In Luke 3:8 John asked his audiences to “bear fruit worthy of repentance”. He stressed productive repentance: … Lanjutkan membaca Intention and Ritual are not Enough

Weekly Missionary ReflectionSunday, 05 December 2021Second Sunday of AdventBar. 5:1-9; Ps. 126:1-2ab,2cd-3,4-5.6; Phil. 1:4-6,8-11; Luke 3:1-6 The evangelist Luke is a historian as well. He placed the appearance of John the Baptist in the global and local frame, in the context of profane and religious history. He even posted 7 (a perfect number) leaders: from … Lanjutkan membaca The Lord’s Path Is The Exit Of Bondage To Sin!

Weekly Missionary ReflectionSunday, 28 November 2021First Sunday of AdventJer. 33:14-16; Ps. 25:4bc-5ab,8-9,10,14; 1Thes. 3:12 - 4:2; Luke 21:25-28,34-36 The coming of the Lord is normally described with a distinctive language-style: great phenomenon in the sky, related with the sun, moon and stars. As a result, worry, fear and uproar occur on earth. Unfortunately, we often … Lanjutkan membaca Are We Worthy And Prepared?