When the church is seen in rubbing arms with the oppressors, in shoulder to shoulder with the powers that be and spend so much money in maintaining her institutional needs including the very proud high towering symbols while spending less in seeking justice for the hungry, the thirsty, the homeless, the naked and the unjustly imprisoned, the kingship of Jesus Christ is not there.
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The Wisdom and Authority of Jesus
In the current context, our comprehension of God’s love and our relationship with Him faces a profound challenge as we grapple with the decisions surrounding the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. While we fervently pray for peace and the cessation of hostilities, it is equally imperative that we search within ourselves to pray and actively strive for justice on behalf of the true victims in this conflict, aligning ourselves with their cause.
Making disciples, transforming lives
In Matthew 28:16-20, Jesus commands his disciples to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and teaching them to obey his commandments. This passage serves as a powerful reminder for those serving and supporting the needy in poor countries. Those who have answered this call and dedicated their lives to serving the less […]
JOURNEYING TOWARDS HIS PRESENCE
OM’s message to the Church, On the Feast of the Epiphany January 6, 2022 TO DEARLY BELOVED PEOPLE OF GOD in the Iglesia Filipina Independiente [1] Today we observe the Feast of the Epiphany and begin the celebration of a new liturgical season of the Church, the Epiphany Season, which covers eight [8] Sundays for […]
Joseph: Jesus’ Stepfather
12 Days of Christmas Reflection Series – Day 9 Matthew 1:18-21, 24-25 18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was […]
He Was Named Jesus
12 Days of Christmas Reflection Series – Day 8 Luke 2:21 21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived. Today is the first day of the year and that is why the greeting is “Happy […]
Bethlehem: House of Bread
12 Days of Christmas Reflection Series – Day 7 Luke 2:4-7a 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be […]
The Shepherds, The Lowly
12 Days of Christmas Reflection Series – Day 6 Luke 2:8-9 “And in the same region, there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear.” In […]
Away In A Manger
12 Days of Christmas Reflection Series – Day 5 Luke 2:6-7 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger because there was no guest room available for them. […]
There was no room available
12 Days of Christmas Reflection Series – Day 4 Luke 2:6-7 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger because there was no guest room available for them. […]
The Theology of Struggle. 