https://www.spreaker.com/show/making-friends-with-the-lord-jesusenSpiritualityCopyright Fr. Edwinhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/525743fb1e8490a1a4624ebc65aef0b2.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/making-friends-with-the-lord-jesusTue, 14 Jul 2026 04:21:18 +0000Fr. EdwinFr. Edwinfeeds@spreaker.comWays of getting closer to Our Lord Jesus Christtrueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lord-of-the-sabbath-and-the-law-of-mercy-17-july-2026--72960239225fcc91-4099-4430-855c-5dfe9773a9abTue, 14 Jul 2026 02:38:42 +0000Fr. EdwinI offer a theological reflection on a passage from the Gospel of Matthew in which Jesus defends his disciples for picking grain on the Sabbath. A connection is made between this biblical scene and the modern challenges of practicing faith in Israel,...810falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-yoke-of-rest-humility-and-the-sacred-burden-16-july-2026--72959693db2c5301-034d-4e66-91ad-2f2ca5cfdbf6Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:49:18 +0000Fr. EdwinBehold a spiritual reflection centered on the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the comforting promises of the Gospel of Matthew! The homily explores the significance of the scapular and the Sabbatine privilege, which offers hope for a swift entry...866falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wisdom-of-the-childlike-heart-15-july-2026--729444539a94be89-9714-43e1-ac32-14ee47061ca7Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:48:22 +0000Fr. EdwinThis reflection is on a specific passage from the Gospel of Matthew in which Jesus praises His Father. I emphasize the importance of emotional prayer, suggesting that believers should use their natural feelings and exclamations to praise God...776falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-call-to-repentance-and-the-gift-of-now-14-july-2026--72943899e96bbb7c-bed4-408c-8e71-04dff95a521fMon, 13 Jul 2026 00:49:15 +0000Fr. EdwinIn this episode, we’re diving into a powerful moment in the Gospel of Matthew where Jesus calls out the people of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum. Even though they saw incredible miracles firsthand, they didn't really change their hearts—they got...601falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prioritizing-god-the-sword-and-the-sacred-structure-13-july-2026--7294363800ee6053-3a74-4adb-a27d-4d8704d0b9b4Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:18:32 +0000Fr. EdwinIn this commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, I explore the challenging demand of divine priority over familial and earthly ties. I explain that Christ’s metaphorical “sword” represents the necessary detachment from worldly ambitions and relationships...720falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cultivating-the-heart-the-parable-of-the-sower-explained-12-july-2026--7292461280fbf2c5-25e0-47ef-b281-f543d6316dc9Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:42:07 +0000Fr. EdwinThis commentary explores the Parable of the Sower in the Gospel of Matthew, emphasizing the vital importance of spiritual receptiveness. The reflection explains how the seed of God's word interacts with different types of "soil," representing the...627falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/embracing-faith-amidst-challenges-11-july-2026--72911999e700b8d4-741f-4d8d-91ec-c2c9f8171fc2Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:54:11 +0000Fr. EdwinThis reflection on today's gospel explores the Christian call to resilience amid personal and societal trials. The speaker emphasizes that believers should anticipate criticism or persecution, as a student is naturally treated much like their teacher,...925falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/divine-communication-and-our-mission-10-july-2026--72911998aaf45593-7760-41f8-8723-ac0494184c2cFri, 10 Jul 2026 08:52:33 +0000Fr. EdwinBased on a reflection on Matthew 10:16-23, this homily emphasizes that God desires a personal connection with humanity through the written word and the teachings of Jesus. I explain that followers are sent into a world full of hostility and danger,...838falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-light-of-faith-amidst-hidden-weakness-12-july-2026--7288265719654cfb-9c56-4276-8c28-bf385866c9b3Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:42:51 +0000Fr. EdwinThis reflection on today's gospel explores the Christian call to resilience amid personal and societal trials. The speaker emphasizes that believers should anticipate criticism or persecution, as a student is naturally treated much like their teacher,...925falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/divine-communication-shrewd-serpents-and-innocent-doves-10-july-2026--72882659ac529dc5-ba8a-44a7-9bb0-eee0e7dbbf2fThu, 09 Jul 2026 05:19:51 +0000Fr. EdwinBased on a reflection on Matthew 10:16-23, this homily emphasizes that God desires a personal connection with humanity through the written word and the teachings of Jesus. I explain that followers are sent into a world full of hostility and danger,...838falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kingdom-at-hand-a-mission-of-peace-and-detachment-09-july-2026--728732357a08fa9a-177e-4acf-bba5-2060a24cd564Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:14:03 +0000Fr. EdwinThis reflection focuses on evangelization and the spiritual readiness required for the Kingdom of Heaven. Drawing on the Gospel of Matthew, the homily emphasizes that God's judgment is approaching and urges believers to prepare with the same intensity...925falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-twelve-apostles-and-the-divine-art-of-instruments-08-july-2026--728550336dead05f-0578-47a3-a557-868ed9ef7747Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:33:49 +0000Fr. EdwinThis is a spiritual reflection on the commissioning of the twelve apostles as described in the Gospel of Matthew. The author explains that Jesus bestowed his own authority upon these chosen men, tasking them with healing the sick and continuing his...663falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-the-silence-laborers-for-the-harvest-07-july-2026--7285450724c371de-c21a-4142-93fb-6b1b4df119bbTue, 07 Jul 2026 13:10:09 +0000Fr. EdwinThis is a reflection on a Gospel passage from Matthew in which Jesus heals a mute man and calls for more laborers for the harvest. The homily interprets spiritual muteness as a barrier to confession and personal growth, emphasizing that the devil...788falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-resolute-faith-and-divine-will-06-july-2026--72829047dad994ec-0a30-4bbc-8f2f-b84a0b48be28Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:17:11 +0000Fr. EdwinI center on the transformative power of faith, as illustrated by the biblical miracles of healing a hemorrhaging woman and raising a young girl from the dead. The homily encourages listeners to surrender their desperate situations to God, emphasizing...643falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-a-meek-and-humble-heart-05-july-2026--728162630b13c332-05e0-46ad-abe7-b69426b081b3Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:02:02 +0000Fr. EdwinWe explore the biblical concept of humility through a reflection on Jesus Christ’s declaration of being meek and humble of heart. The homily contrasts the quiet, defenseless nature of God—specifically in the Eucharist and the Crucifixion—with the...937falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-wine-and-the-interior-heart-of-penance-04-july-2026--7279846846a4d396-c008-48d4-aa7b-ecc58bfae7d3Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:35:08 +0000Fr. EdwinToday’s reflection provides a spiritual reflection on a Gospel in which the disciples of John the Baptist question why the followers of Jesus do not fast. I emphasize that approaching God with sincere questions is a sign of trust and intimacy, much...837falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-lord-and-my-god-processing-doubt-through-faith-03-july-2026--72785844714708cf-f3db-4e75-a491-6e464f6bdecbThu, 02 Jul 2026 06:02:40 +0000Fr. EdwinBehold a reflection centered on the biblical account of “Doubting Thomas” and his eventual confession of faith. The homily explores the human nature of doubt, suggesting that such uncertainty serves as an opportunity to draw closer to divine...762falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/faith-in-the-storm-a-meditation-on-divine-trust-30-june-2026--72759445b5cd01ea-310b-4285-b0ca-469d61f9e3aeTue, 30 Jun 2026 14:48:30 +0000Fr. EdwinThis meditation focuses on the spiritual themes of divine trust and detachment by reflecting on the biblical account of Jesus calming the storm. The speaker suggests that just as the apostles faced sudden danger while Christ slept, individuals often...1976falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-authority-to-forgive-and-the-healing-of-souls-02-july-2026--72759446f2f62cb7-6952-49fc-8eac-f33f6a8e3482Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:23:03 +0000Fr. EdwinThis centers on the miraculous healing of a paralytic in the Gospel of Matthew, with the main point that Christ’s greater act was forgiving his sins. While Jesus restored the man’s physical mobility, the deeper miracle was His authority to address...569falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gospel-reflections-on-divine-power-01-july-2026--72753113821bf3b8-3b9c-4ab3-a858-077abf9c2a4bTue, 30 Jun 2026 04:25:02 +0000Fr. EdwinToday’s homily reflects on the Gospel passages of Jesus calming the storm and encountering the demoniacs in Gadara, using these scenes to teach about Jesus’ authority, God’s providence, and the mystery of divine power.God continually sustains creation...880falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/faith-in-the-depths-lord-save-us-we-are-perishing-01-july-2026--727379623c8f65b3-da08-4178-839c-dafa20590c93Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:30:49 +0000Fr. EdwinIn this reflection on July 1, 2026, on the gospel in the mass, I begin by requesting prayers for a retreat he is leading for priests in the Philippines, noting the challenges of coordinating with an older, less tech-savvy group. Our reflection on the...749falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-divine-light-faith-and-the-confession-of-peter-29-june-2026--727280887d53d1b9-077d-4e9e-a91e-c9df67908f36Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:41:53 +0000Fr. EdwinThis text offers a reflection on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, focusing on a pivotal Gospel dialogue in which Jesus asks His disciples to identify His true nature. The author emphasizes that Peter’s recognition of Christ’s divinity was a...861falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-preeminence-of-god-and-the-merit-of-his-instruments-28-june-2026--727280879b3b5819-3f9c-4173-83a9-3c497eebb05bSun, 28 Jun 2026 10:21:02 +0000Fr. EdwinThis recording provides a spiritual reflection on the Gospel of Matthew, emphasizing the necessity of placing God at the absolute center of one’s life. I explore the radical demands of discipleship, noting that love for Christ must surpass even the...673falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-centurion-s-faith-and-the-root-of-ultimate-concern-27-june-2026--727047403aae9158-f8a5-44e0-bf32-704e1c345a91Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:46:09 +0000Fr. EdwinIn this reflection, I recount a recent visit to a parish dedicated to St. Josemaria Escriva, highlighting the warm reception and the sanctuary's beauty. Transitioning to a Gospel passage from Matthew, the narrative explores the story of the Roman...778falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feast-of-st-josemaria-do-not-be-afraid-26-june-2026--72686876ba96cc58-b022-4e04-9dd4-7e50f56d5dedThu, 25 Jun 2026 10:14:44 +0000Fr. EdwinThis is a homily delivered on June 26, 2026, celebrating the feast day of St. Josemaria Escriva, the founder of Opus Dei. I reflect on the Gospel of Luke, specifically the narrative in which Jesus calls Simon Peter after a miraculous catch of fish. It...931falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-on-rock-doing-the-will-of-god-25-june-2026--72667944a16ddb4c-f77c-447f-9c35-50b202198da3Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:17:14 +0000Fr. EdwinToday's reflection centers on the necessity of aligning one’s life with the will of God through consistent action rather than mere words. Before proceeding, I would like to let everyone know that we are commemorating today the anniversary of the first...844falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-is-his-name-the-precursor-s-nativity-and-humility-24-june-2026--7266794592719e69-2dc4-4c40-8cff-c8f71bb816aeWed, 24 Jun 2026 08:44:59 +0000Fr. EdwinWe have this reflection on the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, highlighting his unique role as the divine precursor to Jesus Christ. My homily recounts the miraculous circumstances surrounding his birth to elderly parents, including...732falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-infinite-value-of-human-dignity-and-sacred-truth-23-june-2026--726679470fd6a02c-81d7-436b-936a-1e3e5b02b9abWed, 24 Jun 2026 08:26:12 +0000Fr. EdwinMy homily explores the vital necessity of recognizing and protecting what is sacred, beginning with a reflection on Christ’s warning against throwing pearls to swine. I argue that original sin has clouded human judgment, making it difficult for...791falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mirror-of-judgment-removing-the-wooden-beam-22-june-2026--72620633377c325c-df24-4309-b0ca-29d6f4650bbfSun, 21 Jun 2026 14:30:13 +0000Fr. EdwinThis transcript features a religious commentary on Matthew 7:1-5, where Jesus instructs His followers to avoid hypocritical judgment. The homily explains that while the human intellect naturally categorizes and reasons, people must refrain from using...639falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-divine-remedy-for-fear-21-june-2026--72608824b98536ac-e461-436a-bcd3-3d51c715599eSat, 20 Jun 2026 05:58:05 +0000Fr. EdwinThis homily explores the biblical command to overcome fear through a deeper relationship with God. The reflection interprets St. Matthew’s Gospel, arguing that true security is found in divine fatherhood rather than worldly status or secrecy. What is...916falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-faith-of-a-child-trusting-god-beyond-tomorrow-20-june-2026--72592829
]]>2fabe67a-131f-4805-8107-77ffcfa81421Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:15:15 +0000Fr. EdwinThis reflection on the Gospel of Matthew emphasizes the importance of prioritizing divine trust over earthly anxieties. I explain that while humans naturally fear the unknown, true faith requires serving a single Master rather than splitting...
]]>612falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/treasures-of-the-heart-storing-light-in-heaven-19-june-2026--725924241bc23a5c-ff62-4c18-a0c8-d1206b113e71Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:36:07 +0000Fr. EdwinThis homily explores a religious reflection on the Sermon on the Mount, specifically focusing on the biblical instruction to prioritize spiritual wealth over material possessions. Using some personal anecdotes, such as discovering a collection of...669falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pure-intentions-simplicity-and-forgiveness-in-prayer-18-june-2026--72558618d8c8da4b-2815-4766-8d14-2c1c1e29d90fWed, 17 Jun 2026 02:45:42 +0000Fr. EdwinThis homily examines the spiritual dangers of vanity and the importance of sincerity in prayer based on teachings from the Sermon on the Mount. The reflection warns against selfish motivations, such as seeking personal glory or using flowery language...780falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rewards-of-secret-virtue-rectifying-our-intentions-17-june-2026--72558617b17ff3d6-0083-40f4-8270-61eddcb15d1bWed, 17 Jun 2026 02:20:27 +0000Fr. EdwinThis reflection centers on a religious discourse regarding the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing Christ’s warning against performing righteous acts for public recognition. The homily argues that modern social media culture exacerbates the human...716falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-perfection-of-love-beyond-the-circle-of-kinship-16-june-2026--72527894611d2114-c721-4547-a390-4310b1d5f6bfMon, 15 Jun 2026 00:03:03 +0000Fr. EdwinIn this commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, I explore Jesus' revolutionary command to love one’s enemies and to pray for one's persecutors. I explain that while ancient traditions limited neighborly love to one's own community, Christ introduced a...611falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-retribution-embracing-the-supernatural-path-to-peace-15-june-2026--7252212505ca108c-5080-42fb-96e3-7b1da3389a60Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:32:07 +0000Fr. EdwinThis audio transcript features a reflection on a passage from St. Matthew’s Gospel regarding the transformation of human justice into divine charity. The homily contrasts the ancient legal principle of "an eye for an eye," intended to limit cycles of...848falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-two-faces-of-faith-answering-the-apostolic-call-14-june-2026--72514815f688080e-a2e2-47b6-9691-77789d9566e6Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:26:01 +0000Fr. EdwinThis homily provides a spiritual reflection on the Gospel of Matthew, focusing on the dual identity of being a Christian and an apostle. The speaker emphasizes that true faith requires adopting Jesus’ perspective of pity toward a world that often...810falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-immaculate-order-of-a-heart-seeking-jesus-13-june-2026--72507502909f7adb-5ac5-4226-87fb-9f94a67605c1Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:12:29 +0000Fr. EdwinThe homily reflects on the Immaculate Heart of Mary and its role as a perfect model of spiritual order and devotion. The biblical account of finding the child Jesus in the temple illustrates how the Holy Family prioritized divine duties over earthly...765falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meekness-and-rest-in-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-12-june-2026--724848283677e778-b6a2-4b92-8d74-91929c629a46Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:49:38 +0000Fr. EdwinIn this recording, I reflect on my recent travels through the Philippines, during which I endured a long car journey and experienced a disorienting earthquake while celebrating Mass. I transition from these personal anecdotes to discuss the Solemnity...755falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lessons-in-rectitude-and-the-widow-s-mite-06-june-2026--72361136c075d788-2e72-43b0-896f-58000994b20cFri, 05 Jun 2026 03:39:01 +0000Fr. EdwinIn this reflection on the Gospel of Mark, I address the importance of moral discernment and sincerity of heart. I use the biblical warning against the scribes to urge figures of authority to actively protect others by identifying harmful influences in...811falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lord-of-david-divine-authority-and-humble-hiddenness-05-june-2026--72336797bfda76e8-a7aa-4dad-94a6-fcccc6154608Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:24:27 +0000Fr. EdwinThe homily reflects on a passage from the Gospel of Mark in which Jesus asks how the Messiah can be both a descendant of David and David’s Lord. It emphasizes that Jesus taught with unique authority because His life perfectly matched His message,...798falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-supremacy-of-love-living-the-great-commandments-04-june-2026--72314827d7e35fe5-5768-4150-ab97-879db9bae88eWed, 03 Jun 2026 06:13:45 +0000Fr. EdwinThis homily focuses on a reflection on St. Mark 12:28-34, in which Jesus identifies the greatest commandments as loving God completely and loving one’s neighbor as oneself. It emphasizes that while humans possess a natural moral code to do good and...722falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-of-the-living-reason-and-the-resurrection-03-june-2026--722887357afe9b0b-fb79-48b2-b4b3-d7dc4ca405d8Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:46:43 +0000Fr. EdwinIn this recorded reflection on St. Mark’s Gospel, I encourage listeners to use their intellectual reasoning to deepen their understanding of religious faith. The homily analyzes a scriptural debate between Jesus and the Sadducees, who used a...634falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sacred-obligations-reconciling-the-world-with-god-02-june-2026--72269518b9adf653-4907-4586-bf0d-dafe66836da1Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:28:25 +0000Fr. EdwinToday’s homily provides a spiritual reflection on the Gospel of Mark, focusing on the moment Jesus was questioned about paying taxes to Caesar. I explain that while the Pharisees and Herodians attempted to trap Jesus with a political dilemma, He...735falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-vineyard-of-the-soul-stewardship-and-divine-reckoning-01-june-2026--7226891259f3fc25-d2be-4ec6-9e5a-2e12f52e0b3dMon, 01 Jun 2026 00:43:50 +0000Fr. EdwinThis spiritual reflection interprets the Parable of the Tenants from the Gospel of Mark as a metaphor for the human soul and our individual accountability before God. I suggest that our lives and resources are like a leased vineyard, with the owner...617falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-god-in-three-persons-the-mystery-of-the-trinity-31-may-2026--72246898f0e86a94-d6e2-491b-8957-f0e1c67d2c85Sat, 30 May 2026 12:26:18 +0000Fr. EdwinToday’s homily examines the Christian doctrine of the Blessed Trinity, emphasizing that there is one God existing in three distinct divine persons. While the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit share a single divine nature and act together in all external...721falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-origin-and-integrity-of-divine-authority-30-may-2026--722188295a7835ef-10a4-4bb3-8baa-5ceae2be1ceaFri, 29 May 2026 01:57:04 +0000Fr. EdwinThe homily explores a reflection on divine authority, based on a passage from the Gospel of Mark in which religious leaders challenge Jesus’s right to teach. I emphasize that true authority originates from God rather than personal status, wealth, or...770falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-divine-inspection-surrendering-the-soul-to-god-29-may-2026--7220478167719167-04c5-43fa-9742-790f31c09bb3Thu, 28 May 2026 09:03:21 +0000Fr. EdwinThis spiritual reflection centers on a biblical commentary of Jesus entering the temple, urging listeners to view their own souls as sacred dwellings for the divine. It explores the metaphorical significance of Christ’s hunger, suggesting that God...606falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-priesthood-of-jesus-and-the-meaning-of-suffering-28-may-26--72178343326f650d-1c7b-4297-96ff-c9ba854f5680Wed, 27 May 2026 01:02:37 +0000Fr. EdwinToday’s homily explores the priesthood of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that His humanity and ultimate sacrifice serve as a model for Christian living. I explain that while humans are born to die, this inevitable end is merely a stage toward eternal life...594falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-servant-leader-following-jesus-to-jerusalem-27-may-2026--72163229ccd4a31d-ad30-422e-9006-fa3af309076bTue, 26 May 2026 04:03:06 +0000Fr. EdwinBehold a reflection on a Gospel passage from Mark where Jesus leads his disciples toward Jerusalem and eventual sacrifice. I emphasize that following Jesus requires embracing personal crosses and trials rather than seeking worldly comfort or prestige....756falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-will-receive-a-hundred-times-as-much-now-and-eternal-life-in-the-age-to-come-26-may-2026--72149667ad0b8247-71b2-4c86-81c9-8b9810e95a99Mon, 25 May 2026 04:05:21 +0000Fr. EdwinIn this reflection, I commemorate the thirty-fifth anniversary of my ordination by discussing the spiritual necessity of detachment. It emphasizes that every person is created by God with a specific divine purpose, which requires individuals to...576falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mary-mother-of-the-church-behold-your-mother-25-may-2026--721362595396bbe0-c3ba-4f9d-8290-cf0dda7cce71Sun, 24 May 2026 01:04:47 +0000Fr. EdwinMy homily explores the Catholic feast of Mary, Mother of the Church, celebrated on the Monday after Pentecost, marking the transition into Ordinary Time. This title, officially promulgated by Pope Paul VI, finds its theological roots in the belief...616falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-breath-of-peace-a-pentecost-reflection-24-may-2026--721313467e7f8759-2a4b-425f-aa33-1be1b039f4f8Sat, 23 May 2026 13:23:19 +0000Fr. EdwinThis homily explores the theological significance of Pentecost Sunday, emphasizing the Holy Spirit as the primary source of divine peace and spiritual transformation. I highlight how the Spirit’s arrival empowered the fearful apostles to become...667falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-singular-focus-following-christ-without-comparison-23-may-2026--721071254f23ce90-478a-44d5-ac87-2c60d00fca22Fri, 22 May 2026 01:03:04 +0000Fr. EdwinBehold a spiritual reflection on a recent visit to an archbishop of Cagayan de Oro, reminding listeners of the transition from the Easter season to Pentecost. Centering on the Gospel of John, the narrative explores an intimate dialogue in which Jesus...616falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-call-to-love-peter-s-reconciliation-and-the-good-shepherd-22-may-2026--72097951f8b77093-3f5b-4a3d-a71f-021d5903accfThu, 21 May 2026 12:00:25 +0000Fr. EdwinMy homily today provides a spiritual reflection on the biblical reconciliation between Jesus and St. Peter following the resurrection. The fact that Jesus asked Peter three times if he loved Him is highlighted, effectively healing the pain of Peter’s...630falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sacred-call-to-unity-and-forgiveness-21-may-2026--720790937bed90aa-8722-4dc6-bcb8-2de88ec4a9acWed, 20 May 2026 03:43:24 +0000Fr. EdwinMy reflection emphasizes the vital importance of unity within the Christian faith and personal relationships. Inspired by the Gospel of John, I warn against the destructive nature of gossip, grudges, and ecclesiastical disobedience, which undermine...636falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-they-be-one-just-as-we-are-one--72064301219cfa4e-3895-4581-90dc-bd1a9731e22fTue, 19 May 2026 02:40:37 +0000Fr. EdwinMy homily emphasizes the spiritual necessity of unity among believers. Drawing on the Gospel passage in John 17, I explain that God’s nature is indivisible and perfect, serving as the ultimate model for how Christians should relate to one another. I...711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/father-glorify-your-son-19-may-2026--72050305841e0873-66d5-4c47-81c8-842ab4a71039Mon, 18 May 2026 02:57:36 +0000Fr. EdwinI reflect on the theological significance of Christ’s glorification through the lens of the Gospel of John. The speaker emphasizes that while God’s perfect nature requires no validation from humanity, glorifying the Creator sanctifies and benefits the...717falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/take-courage-i-have-conquered-the-world--720407091c211805-0597-4823-b5ab-23e6e0497258Sun, 17 May 2026 10:31:55 +0000Fr. EdwinThis homily presents a reflection on faith and perseverance during the ten-day period of preparation for Pentecost. The speaker uses the story of Venerable Fulton Sheen to illustrate how true belief often requires sacrificing worldly opportunities to...806falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-power-in-heaven-and-on-earth-has-been-given-to-me--72030088

The Significance of Ascension

• Jesus departs but remains in the Holy Eucharist.
• Doubts are natural, as seen with the apostles.
• Emphasize the need for faith and understanding.

Jesus' Command to Disciples

• All authority is given to Jesus; he instructs us to make disciples of all nations.
• Importance of teaching and baptizing in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
• Disciple-making is a communal responsibility; everyone can and must contribute in different ways.

• Living Out the Faith
  • Every individual has the opportunity to influence others.
  • Teaching and sharing faith are essential, done in various ways.
  • Jesus promises his presence until the end of the age, providing assurance.

• Encouragement to reflect on personal roles in disciple-making.
• A reminder of God's constant presence and support in our faith journey.

]]>c9e5179f-fd15-42c5-8830-aecb2f8af652Sat, 16 May 2026 08:09:42 +0000Fr. EdwinHere is a summary of the homily's reflections on Ascension SundayKey Themes of the Message - The Significance of Ascension - Jesus departs but remains in the Holy Eucharist. - Doubts are natural, as seen with the apostles. - Emphasize the...

The Significance of Ascension

• Jesus departs but remains in the Holy Eucharist.
• Doubts are natural, as seen with the apostles.
• Emphasize the need for faith and understanding.

Jesus' Command to Disciples

• All authority is given to Jesus; he instructs us to make disciples of all nations.
• Importance of teaching and baptizing in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
• Disciple-making is a communal responsibility; everyone can and must contribute in different ways.

• Living Out the Faith
  • Every individual has the opportunity to influence others.
  • Teaching and sharing faith are essential, done in various ways.
  • Jesus promises his presence until the end of the age, providing assurance.

• Encouragement to reflect on personal roles in disciple-making.
• A reminder of God's constant presence and support in our faith journey.

]]>916falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-father-loves-you-because-you-have-loved-me-and-believed-in-me-16-may-2026--720136582c6c648e-459c-47e9-8054-8ea0c5fd4895Fri, 15 May 2026 00:17:45 +0000Fr. EdwinI feature a religious reflection centered on a passage from the Gospel of John, specifically preparing listeners for the Feast of the Ascension. I explore the significance of praying in the name of Jesus, suggesting that such humble requests lead to a...501falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-one-will-take-away-your-joy-15-may-2026--720042468a6a4d06-460f-436b-8385-2ac57d47aeb2Thu, 14 May 2026 09:37:03 +0000Fr. EdwinI share a personal reflection as I prepare for a spiritual seminar and visit my family. Centered on a passage from the Gospel of John, the narrative explores the profound Christian promise that fleeting worldly sorrow will eventually be transformed...714falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lot-fell-upon-matthias-and-he-was-counted-with-the-apostles--7198727193967aac-716f-49d4-b779-ee45c595b149Wed, 13 May 2026 07:12:13 +0000Fr. EdwinLike St. Matthias, we are chosen not by chance but by God’s love. Our vocation is rooted in His call to remain in His love and to live it out through sacrificial love. True joy comes when we embrace this calling: to love one another as Christ has...653falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-divine-pedagogy-navigating-the-spirit-of-truth--71976807d6804ac4-9e74-403a-9397-ca47677c9737Tue, 12 May 2026 13:19:26 +0000Fr. EdwinI reflect on the Gospel of John and the significance of the Holy Spirit as the "Spirit of Truth," guiding believers toward a deeper understanding of faith. I connect the divine pedagogy of revealing truth in manageable doses to the life of St....631falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unless-i-go-the-advocate-will-not-come-to-you-12-may-2026--71966587818abf39-155b-41df-ae3a-fae07d21763dTue, 12 May 2026 00:54:28 +0000Fr. EdwinI reflect on the spiritual significance of the upcoming Pentecost, emphasizing the need for believers to prepare their souls for the Holy Spirit. He recounts his own journey to the priesthood and ordination under Blessed Alvaro del Portillo, while...667falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peace-be-with-you--719463065cf703fe-09dc-45a9-96e4-c227dc43c122Sun, 10 May 2026 11:02:56 +0000Fr. EdwinI discuss the transformative power of Easter, emphasizing that its spirit of joy and confidence should extend far beyond the liturgical season. I highlight how the Holy Spirit serves as a source of profound inner peace, affirming the essential truth...631falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joy-and-community-with-the-holy-spirit--7194436082609d9e-7d42-4806-a89b-486016ae5cacSun, 10 May 2026 03:43:10 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, I return from a medical recovery and share a homily focused on the Sixth Sunday of Easter and the upcoming Pentecost. I use the metaphor of pregnancy to describe the growing anticipation for the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that the Church prepares...707falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-am-the-way-and-the-truth-and-the-life-03-may-2026--71826443ae038a20-e8ee-4e53-bfa0-fc9b1710ce17Sat, 02 May 2026 06:49:20 +0000Fr. EdwinToday’s reflection focuses on the Gospel of St. John, highlighting Christ’s identity as the way, the truth, and the life. I encourage listeners to avoid unnecessary worry by maintaining the spiritual simplicity of a child who trusts in God’s...709falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whoever-has-seen-me-has-seen-the-father--71810076a1452e96-9bbd-4918-9f5e-b71eb8270c41Fri, 01 May 2026 07:25:44 +0000Fr. EdwinIn this homily, I explore the theological relationship between Jesus and God the Father as presented in the Gospel of John. I explain the concept of the Logos, or the Word, as God’s perfect and singular self-understanding that exists as the second...719falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/st-joseph-the-worker-01-may-2026--71772248db50cc88-abbe-4ae7-867d-75993c766dedThu, 30 Apr 2026 06:51:35 +0000Fr. EdwinMy homily today reflects on the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, emphasizing how manual labor and human ingenuity fulfill a divine vocation. I highlight St. Joseph's example as a craftsman to demonstrate that work is an essential part of human nature,...662falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whoever-receives-the-one-i-send-receives-me-30-april-2026--717298507fe797ad-39c0-4141-9af0-a436a1234333Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:38:19 +0000Fr. EdwinThis homily features a reflection on St. John’s Gospel during a spiritual retreat, focusing specifically on the events of the Last Supper. The narrative emphasizes Christ's humility and the sobering reality that even those close to God, such as Judas...578falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-have-hidden-this-from-the-wise-and-the-learned-and-revealed-them-to-little-children--71696319c267a926-c68e-48e4-a909-00ceb9c22805Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:21:24 +0000Fr. EdwinI reflect on the spiritual necessity of divine guidance as I prepare for a personal religious retreat. Drawing from the Gospel of Matthew, the message emphasizes adopting a childlike disposition to truly understand God’s will and avoid the pitfalls of...580falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-father-and-i-are-one--7166482960add859-1165-4b84-9656-9fcb4cdf26e4Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:19:48 +0000Fr. EdwinI explore a passage from the Gospel of John in which Jesus identifies himself as the Good Shepherd while walking in the temple during winter. The author explains that God often remains hidden to respect human freedom and dignity, rather than forcing...832falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-good-shepherd-lays-down-his-life-for-his-sheep--716503617a0250ce-8982-4ae8-8596-d38bd2e48bcaSun, 26 Apr 2026 06:10:52 +0000Fr. EdwinThis reflection centers on the theological imagery of the Good Shepherd as presented in the Gospel of St. John. The author emphasizes that genuine leadership is defined by a selfless commitment to others' well-being, contrasting Christ’s sacrifice...866falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-am-the-gate-for-my-sheep--71630836c51e3153-b81e-4dab-89fe-cb92b1d62519Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:20:29 +0000Fr. EdwinI explore the religious significance of Good Shepherd Sunday, using the imagery of sheep to illustrate the ideal relationship between believers and Christ. The message emphasizes that Christians should remain docile and obedient, learning to...815falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/proclaim-the-gospel-to-all-creatures--716029654ecf055f-c1db-4414-9f9b-f33c79ca8f5dFri, 24 Apr 2026 01:29:26 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Great Commission: Proclaiming the Gospel to Every Creature: I bring here a religious reflection centered on the Great Commission and the feast of St. Mark the Evangelist. The liturgical dismissal “go forth” is a mandate for believers to share the...926falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-flesh-is-real-food-and-my-blood-is-real-drink--71582084ddd6e0ef-d280-49a9-b6d6-602e09e7cb7cThu, 23 Apr 2026 03:48:00 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we have a religious reflection on the Gospel of John, focusing on the passage in which Jesus identifies himself as the Bread of Life. I explain that while the people initially reacted with confusion and disgust to the idea of consuming flesh,...572falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-am-the-living-bread-that-has-come-down-from-heaven--7155450855c77395-20c4-40e4-8de9-df8127aa5d93Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:38:26 +0000Fr. EdwinThis is a theological discourse on the Holy Eucharist, emphasizing that Jesus Christ is the living bread descended from heaven to provide eternal life. Drawing parallels to the Old Testament, I compare Christ’s sacrifice to the manna provided by Moses...738falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-is-the-will-of-my-father-that-whoever-sees-the-son-will-have-eternal-life--71513589c0f4e98c-f6e6-4ff4-b029-11c41d3e2c65Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:06:26 +0000Fr. EdwinWe explore today a spiritual reflection on the Gospel of John, specifically focusing on Jesus as the Bread of Life. I emphasize that, while Christ performed many miracles, many of his followers remained blind to his divinity because they failed to...583falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-is-my-father-who-gives-the-bread-from-heaven--71478773063f9b1e-577a-4e1c-abe8-9feeb67f9ea5Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:52:14 +0000Fr. EdwinToday’s homily features a religious commentary reflecting on John’s Gospel Chapter 6 and the nature of divine signs. I highlight the irony of the crowd asking Jesus for miracles immediately after witnessing the multiplication of loaves, using this to...721falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-not-work-for-the-food-that-cannot-last--71454461188ca6c5-e91a-48af-b0d6-be215ca83eadSun, 19 Apr 2026 07:24:21 +0000Fr. Edwin"Bread for the Long Game: Seeking the Eternal Ends" is how I titled this reflection on the Gospel of St. John, focusing on the transition from physical needs to spiritual fulfillment. It highlights how Jesus used the multiplication of the loaves to...830falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-recognized-him-in-the-breaking-of-the-bread--71436942fe8f728b-9bc4-49ba-83fb-d657f374eba5Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:51:35 +0000Fr. EdwinThis homily reflects on the third Sunday of Easter by connecting sports culture to the Resurrection of Christ. Our reflection draws on personal memories of the NBA rivalry between the Lakers and Celtics to illustrate the difference between temporary...974falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-saw-jesus-walking-on-the-lake--71396111f616db2e-436a-4df1-abab-bad63e0c2d00Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:39:45 +0000Fr. EdwinIt is very interesting to find this gospel text reminding us about how to recognize the Lord. It is by the sign Jesus left us. Part of this sign is the breaking of the bread. It was that action Jesus followed when he instituted the holy Eucharist...674falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-fed-five-thousand--71367015301336a7-b4b8-4c9b-a729-37d6c958cc5bThu, 16 Apr 2026 10:58:05 +0000Fr. EdwinToday the gospel from St. John Chapter Six introduces us to the Eucharistic Discourse of Jesus. Let us follow in a special way the gospels these weekdays in the mass. Jesus introduces the mystery of his Body and Blood via this miracle in Galilee,...976falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-father-loves-the-son-and-has-entrusted-everything-to-him-16-april-2026--713338223f75a2c0-e9f3-41f2-816f-d627ff263debWed, 15 Apr 2026 01:46:44 +0000Fr. EdwinThis teaching explores the theological distinction between the material world and the supernatural reality as presented in the Gospel of John. I emphasize that Jesus Christ serves as the divine bridge between these realms, possessing total authority...796falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-sent-his-son-into-the-world-so-that-through-him-the-world-might-be-saved-15-april-2026--713323034fe3140b-d2fb-4376-9369-d4eb24c56b6aWed, 15 Apr 2026 00:20:52 +0000Fr. EdwinWe explore the profound nature of divine love as demonstrated through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that his mission was to save the world rather than condemn it. Our reflection on the dialogue between Jesus and Nicodemus explains that...901falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-one-has-gone-up-to-heaven-except-the-son-of-man-who-has-come-down-from-heaven--71285537Drawing upon the example of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, we are reminded that while we are born with original sin, the sacrificial love of Christ purifies our souls and infuses us with the divine DNA of the Holy Spirit. This powerful imagery illustrates the profound depth of God's mercy and the transformative power of His grace in our lives.
The discussion culminates in a powerful comparison between eternal life and the crucifixion, drawing parallels between Jesus being lifted on the cross and Moses raising the serpent in the desert for healing. This poignant connection highlights the redemptive nature of Christ's sacrifice and the promise of salvation for all who believe in Him.
In reflecting on the Trinity's invitation to humanity to join in the divine family through the life-giving waters of the Spirit, we are reminded of the profound love and grace that God extends to each of us. This homily serves as a powerful theological reflection on the transformative power of God's grace and the invitation to experience true spiritual freedom through the gift of rebirth in Christ.]]>1ed9d55c-0084-4975-b37c-d11d0a462692Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:43:32 +0000Fr. EdwinThis homily delves into the profound dialogue between Jesus and Nicodemus on the importance of a spiritual rebirth through the sacrament of baptism. The speaker passionately emphasizes that this transformative “new birth” is a gift of heavenly grace,...Drawing upon the example of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, we are reminded that while we are born with original sin, the sacrificial love of Christ purifies our souls and infuses us with the divine DNA of the Holy Spirit. This powerful imagery illustrates the profound depth of God's mercy and the transformative power of His grace in our lives.
The discussion culminates in a powerful comparison between eternal life and the crucifixion, drawing parallels between Jesus being lifted on the cross and Moses raising the serpent in the desert for healing. This poignant connection highlights the redemptive nature of Christ's sacrifice and the promise of salvation for all who believe in Him.
In reflecting on the Trinity's invitation to humanity to join in the divine family through the life-giving waters of the Spirit, we are reminded of the profound love and grace that God extends to each of us. This homily serves as a powerful theological reflection on the transformative power of God's grace and the invitation to experience true spiritual freedom through the gift of rebirth in Christ.]]>731falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-one-can-enter-the-kingdom-of-god-without-being-born-of-water-and-spirit--71282994a64cdce1-9cbe-4778-b743-a517e17a716bMon, 13 Apr 2026 03:41:31 +0000Fr. EdwinThis reflection explores the spiritual implications of Christ’s resurrection, framing it as the source of an infinite treasury of merit, empowering believers to live with confidence and victory. Centered on the dialogue between Jesus and Nicodemus in...1061falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/divine-mercy-sunday--71258509718a1ded-f4fc-4aa8-8d27-6961cf448e64Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:00:21 +0000Fr. EdwinWe reflect on Divine Mercy Sunday, emphasizing the infinite nature of God's forgiveness through the lens of Catholic tradition and scripture. I illustrate this mercy through the story of a soldier who found reconciliation just before death,...856falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/go-out-to-the-whole-world-and-proclaim-the-good-news--7122476989a2fe00-066e-45c6-a590-eb0e88e0be4bFri, 10 Apr 2026 03:35:23 +0000Fr. EdwinHere you have a spiritual reflection on the significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ according to the Gospel of Mark. I emphasize that the accounts of Christ’s return are based on physical evidence and eyewitness testimony rather than myths or...724falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-took-the-bread-and-gave-it-to-them-and-in-like-manner-the-fish--712114182ac21106-a4b9-4978-a7e2-0ef65e674d06Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:08:24 +0000Fr. EdwinWe reflect on the resurrection of Jesus, specifically focusing on his appearance to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias. I recount the biblical story of the miraculous catch of fish, where the apostles only recognized Christ after following his...798falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-is-written-that-the-christ-would-suffer-die-and-rise-from-the-dead--7117656258ed7e07-d26a-4878-b8bd-25f1db7cc60aWed, 08 Apr 2026 07:05:43 +0000Fr. EdwinHere is a reflective religious commentary centered on the biblical account of Easter Thursday and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The emphasis is on the physical reality of the risen Christ, who appeared to his frightened disciples to offer peace...953falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-recognized-him-in-the-breaking-of-the-bread--71176561773ab5a2-a954-4450-9c67-6fe7c157cb06Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:33:00 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, our Easter Wednesday homily celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ through a reflection on the biblical account of the journey to Emmaus. I begin by sharing personal details regarding my 64th birthday, emphasizing a spiritual formula of...937falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tell-my-brothers-to-go-to-galilee-so-we-can-see-each-other-there--7112836093c8348a-6dd2-48ef-a573-48495de04437Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:51:04 +0000Fr. EdwinI feature today a reflection on Easter Monday, emphasizing the triumphant resurrection of Jesus over death and sin. I highlight the transformative joy of the women at the tomb, contrasting their faithful witness with the guards' sinful deception, who...664falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-is-in-the-tomb--71085226a5952252-3c4a-46ca-8c6c-e095676408d9Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:29:13 +0000Fr. EdwinThe homily reflects on the significance of Holy Saturday, emphasizing the silent transition between Christ's death and resurrection. The speaker explores the necessity of enduring a personal Calvary or suffering before one can experience spiritual...853falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-passion-of-our-lord-jesus-christ--71063545bf745e9c-aa81-48a9-833e-ee2bf56b528fThu, 02 Apr 2026 13:04:07 +0000Fr. EdwinPeople talk about attending a concert of their idol singer. People report to movie theaters to watch their idol action start perform in his or her latest movie. We share our wonderful experience in enjoying a show, program, podcast, video and the like...719falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-showed-how-perfect-his-love-was--71038727609fda1c-1f4c-43e5-b7d6-ad7fa6ceab28Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:32:24 +0000Fr. EdwinWe focus on the biblical narrative of Jesus washing his disciples' feet. The gospel emphasizes that this act serves as the ultimate model of perfect love, demonstrating that true leadership is rooted in humble service and the willingness to take on...839falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-son-of-man-gives-himself-to-his-fate--7102161335f32d78-a614-47bc-9a04-73892ef4d4f8Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:59:39 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we have a reflection on the significance of Holy Week, focusing specifically on the events of Holy Wednesday and the transition into the Paschal Triduum. We highlight the betrayal of Judas as a fulfillment of ancient prophecies and an essential...777falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-quickly-what-you-are-about-to-do--70997210182be23a-00e2-4963-a3b7-5bb385aded2bMon, 30 Mar 2026 11:37:08 +0000Fr. EdwinIn this Holy Tuesday homily, the focus is on the gospel account of Judas’s betrayal, highlighting Christ’s divine foreknowledge of his suffering and emphasizing his immense sacrifice. The sermon explores how Jesus experienced a range of human...891falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-had-to-keep-this-scent-for-the-day-of-my-burial-30-march-2026--709733015fd56017-07e9-4187-9a84-bdbe822dbf6eSun, 29 Mar 2026 10:27:59 +0000Fr. EdwinThe speaker welcomes listeners back for Holy Week while reflecting on the current conflict in the Middle East and the spiritual significance of sacrifice. He discusses the theological concept of memory, explaining that Catholic liturgy makes...772falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-jesus-came-to-be-born-19-march-2026--70712088e3f6ce19-abcf-4c40-bb9f-14f86b2b6ee7Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:52:46 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of St. Joseph, highlighting his essential role as the universal patron of the Church and the earthly father of Jesus. We emphasize how Joseph, an artisan and craftsman, teaches us the spiritual value of...561falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-will-hear-the-voice-of-the-son-of-god-and-all-who-hear-it-will-live-18-march-2026--70682519c19ff5cf-3ab9-445b-9e51-3214f8d5016eTue, 17 Mar 2026 07:33:56 +0000Fr. EdwinIn this reflection on the Gospel of John, we explore the profound divine unity between Jesus and God the Father. While the Jewish authorities of the time viewed Jesus’ claim of sonship as blasphemous polytheism, we clarify the Catholic doctrine of the...693falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-healing-at-the-pool-of-bethesda-17-march-2026--70659446131adc24-69e6-4d87-8f05-9e3d6febe7ecMon, 16 Mar 2026 14:12:32 +0000Fr. EdwinThe reflections today are on the Gospel of John, specifically the narrative of Jesus healing a paralyzed man at the Pool of Bethesda. A historical and geographical context regarding Jerusalem’s landmarks, such as the Sheep Gate and the Church of St....811falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/go-home-for-your-son-will-live-16-march-2026--70644800478ae459-2ddf-4de4-a962-f0aadb62ddd2Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:49:44 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Gospel of John recounts the healing of a court official’s son as a testament to the power of steadfast faith. Although Jesus was miles away in Cana, the father’s belief in Christ's word alone resulted in a miraculous recovery for his child in...706falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-blind-man-whose-sight-was-restored-15-march-2026--70631478Join us as we uncover how God's power is spectacularly displayed, not through grand gestures, but often through the most ordinary, even lowly, elements – teaching us to look beyond the surface and recognize His miraculous work in our lives and in the world around us. This reflection will invite us to nurture hope and embrace our own call to holiness, despite our imperfections, knowing that God can use each of us for His greater glory.]]>c17fcef0-a2aa-4609-b4d8-3c3585e64210Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:33:56 +0000Fr. EdwinGood morning and Happy Laetare Sunday! This joyous Fourth Sunday of Lent reminds us that even amidst penance and reflection, our salvation draws near. In today's homily, we'll explore this profound theme through the captivating Gospel account of Jesus...Join us as we uncover how God's power is spectacularly displayed, not through grand gestures, but often through the most ordinary, even lowly, elements – teaching us to look beyond the surface and recognize His miraculous work in our lives and in the world around us. This reflection will invite us to nurture hope and embrace our own call to holiness, despite our imperfections, knowing that God can use each of us for His greater glory.]]>856falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/return-home-justified-before-god-14-march-26--70616823684af050-e70f-447b-ba81-e8e55d1309b2Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:54:05 +0000Fr. EdwinWe have this reflection on a gospel parable from the Book of Luke, focusing on the contrasting spiritual attitudes of a Pharisee and a tax collector. It argues that true virtue is not found in public displays of religious adherence or looking down on...682falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-are-not-far-from-the-kingdom-of-god--7060681190025d2c-4f3e-4edc-a406-bab87530bafdThu, 12 Mar 2026 09:13:30 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we reflect on a passage from St. Luke regarding Jesus' authority over demonic forces and the arrival of God’s kingdom. He rejects the accusations of the skeptics who claimed Christ used evil powers, arguing instead that such miracles prove a...733falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/know-that-the-kingdom-of-god-has-overtaken-you-12-march-2026--70586694d4de9d8d-a512-4ccb-a1a5-af51e7433700Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:48:27 +0000Fr. EdwinIn this reflection, I broadcast from a quiet retreat center to discuss a scriptural passage regarding 'Jesus' authority over evil'. He addresses the historical accusations that Christ used demonic powers to perform miracles, countering that such...642falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-have-not-come-to-abolish-the-law-and-the-prophets-but-to-complete-it-11-march-2026--70561882

• The Completion of the Law: Discover why Jesus did not come to abolish the old rules, but to ensure that "not one dot, not one little stroke" disappears until its true purpose of sanctity is achieved.

• The Gift of Consciousness: Learn why the human mind is infinitely superior to the most complex "heat-seeking" missiles or computers; unlike a machine, you have the unique capacity to retrace your steps, seek virtue, and be aware of your own soul.

• Beyond "Thou Shalt Not": Explore how to move from mere prohibitions to positive action. It is not enough to simply not kill; we are called to actively promote joy, cheerfulness, and hope within our families and workplaces.

• Rooting Out the "Genesis" of Sin: Understand how the Lord looks at the "details" of our hearts—addressing the anger, resentment, and envy that serve as the seeds for much larger failings.

• Developing a "Sensitive" Heart: Learn the vital difference between being scrupulous and being sensitive to God's presence, ensuring your daily relationship with Him never "dries up" but remains fueled by concrete acts of gratitude and prayer.

Listen in to learn how to search for the "little applications" of God's love in your ordinary affairs, turning every day into a sacred encounter with the One who calls you His friend.]]>947b1a8c-b00c-42bb-a19e-46a0aeab72f7Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:30:06 +0000Fr. EdwinAre you ready to discover the hidden depth behind the rules we live by? In this insightful homily, we are invited to look beyond the "visible" ordinances of our cities and delve into the Eternal Law—the very mind of God that governs the entire...

• The Completion of the Law: Discover why Jesus did not come to abolish the old rules, but to ensure that "not one dot, not one little stroke" disappears until its true purpose of sanctity is achieved.

• The Gift of Consciousness: Learn why the human mind is infinitely superior to the most complex "heat-seeking" missiles or computers; unlike a machine, you have the unique capacity to retrace your steps, seek virtue, and be aware of your own soul.

• Beyond "Thou Shalt Not": Explore how to move from mere prohibitions to positive action. It is not enough to simply not kill; we are called to actively promote joy, cheerfulness, and hope within our families and workplaces.

• Rooting Out the "Genesis" of Sin: Understand how the Lord looks at the "details" of our hearts—addressing the anger, resentment, and envy that serve as the seeds for much larger failings.

• Developing a "Sensitive" Heart: Learn the vital difference between being scrupulous and being sensitive to God's presence, ensuring your daily relationship with Him never "dries up" but remains fueled by concrete acts of gratitude and prayer.

Listen in to learn how to search for the "little applications" of God's love in your ordinary affairs, turning every day into a sacred encounter with the One who calls you His friend.]]>740falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unless-we-forgive-the-others-the-father-will-not-forgive-you-10-march-2026--705478606225e432-6444-4367-a9a9-b40ed499a0a6Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:22:25 +0000Fr. EdwinThe homily provides a spiritual meditation centered on the duty of forgiveness and the importance of divine filiation. Drawing from the traditions of Opus Dei, the speaker reflects on Psalm 2 to emphasize that believers are children of a God who own...758falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-was-sent-not-only-to-the-jews-09-march-2026--70541738a0c84c04-a02e-4f83-a436-88bbb47cf210Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:36:32 +0000Fr. EdwinThis is a reflection on a Lenten gospel reading from St. Luke, focusing on the rejection of Jesus by his own community in Nazareth. The speaker contrasts the defensive anger of the townspeople, who felt entitled to miracles, with the humble obedience...767falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-you-knew-the-gift-of-god-08-march-2026--705180969ade21f3-2b52-4fce-8e2d-2403fb785f39Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:03:28 +0000Fr. Edwin"If you knew the gift of God..." This powerful phrase from the Gospel of John opens our latest podcast and homily, inviting you to reflect on the extraordinary encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well. Much like the "holy...726falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-son-who-returned-and-the-son-who-did-not-run-away-07-march-2026--704955528aadbc1d-13ca-4085-ade8-66ee4b1d34baThu, 05 Mar 2026 23:54:38 +0000Fr. EdwinHave you ever felt like you’re doing everything right—following every rule and "slaving away" at your duties—only to feel bitter when someone else gets a free pass? While we usually focus on the rebel who ran away, this moving reflection dives into...741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-us-kill-the-heir-of-our-landlord-06-march-2026--704651476d652210-51ea-4a7c-afbb-dc5aa6eb9742Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:12:14 +0000Fr. EdwinThis podcast episode, recorded on a Friday in the first week of March, offers a profound reflection on St. Matthew’s Gospel, Chapter 21, specifically the Parable of the Tenants. The speaker uses the imagery of a landowner’s vineyard to illustrate our...817falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-us-kill-the-heir-06-march-2026--704345198e21d739-9be7-4b09-96c4-65c3305f23c5Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:20:25 +0000Fr. EdwinThis audio transcript provides a spiritual reflection on the Parable of the Tenants from the Gospel of Matthew, emphasizing that humans are stewards rather than owners of their lives and talents. The speaker compares the moral life to a business...816falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dives-and-lazarus-exchange-places--70432087ddcd4a89-60f8-4b85-9c61-3d270eff6041Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:02:15 +0000Fr. EdwinThese spoken reflections examine two gospel narratives that highlight the spiritual contradictions between worldly status and divine judgment. The first analysis explores the story of the rich man and Lazarus, emphasizing how death acts as a great...669falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-will-condemn-the-son-of-man-to-death--704031210277727e-4867-483b-b489-12f14f7ad53bTue, 03 Mar 2026 04:27:24 +0000Fr. EdwinWelcome to today’s reflection, where we begin by lifting up the people of Iran in prayer following recent bombings and petitioning for the Holy Father and the unity of the Church. Our scriptural focus is Matthew 20:17-28, in which Jesus prophesies not...601falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-problem-with-humblebragging-03-february-2026--70381130f322184d-4b96-4d29-954b-d01de9d4d39bSun, 01 Mar 2026 23:48:54 +0000Fr. EdwinDive into a thought-provoking homily that unmasks the subtle, yet pervasive, trap of "humble bragging" and hypocrisy, a phenomenon as relevant today as it was in ancient times. Drawing insights from the Gospel of Matthew, this reflection powerfully...633falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forgive-and-you-will-be-forgiven--70369846]]>f5a25fd5-8b0b-4119-b78a-1562f8536772Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:50:41 +0000Fr. Edwin"Have you ever considered that the way you treat others is precisely how you'll be treated, both in this life and the next? Today, we explore a deeply personal and often overlooked message from Jesus in Luke chapter 6. Our host illuminates the...]]>454falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/his-face-shown-like-the-sun-01-march-2026--70357245a922c95c-3656-45a8-ba92-c878b7dc23faSat, 28 Feb 2026 05:26:57 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Transfiguration of Jesus urges the listeners to use their limited time for spiritual growth and virtue. By recounting the biblical ascent of Peter, James, and John up a high mountain, we emphasize the importance of seeking solitude and prayer to...841falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pray-for-those-who-persecute-you--7032200275440833-0cd1-4811-8a1e-a6b83c25741aFri, 27 Feb 2026 05:28:37 +0000Fr. Edwin"Welcome. In today’s homily, titled 'Pray for Those Who Persecute You,' we dive into one of Jesus' most challenging and transformative teachings from the Sermon on the Mount. Often, our natural human inclination is to love those who love us and resent...621falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-will-have-to-answer-for-the-anger-at-our-brethren-we-give-in-to--70301346877f9154-541d-494b-8cde-06ee18098864Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:52:33 +0000Fr. Edwin"Good morning, good morning! Kicking off with a warm 'Howdy,' this podcast invites you to an insightful journey into the Gospel of St. Matthew. Join us as we explore the profound lessons from Chapter 5, the Sermon on the Mount, delving into what it...567falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ask-and-it-shall-be-given-to-you--7026108117e93c2b-0e2b-46f7-91c1-43a4470cd452Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:35:58 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus encourages us today in the gospel to ask, search, and knock on the door so that we receive, find and get the door opened. These are actions proper of a creature. A creature is a being that is finite. Man is a creature that seeks fulfillment and...631falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-signs-we-are-looking-for--70244339dccf419b-d53e-46f1-b5ca-cff9d204dc0bTue, 24 Feb 2026 02:30:41 +0000Fr. EdwinWe are creatures who read signs. We seek their meanings and we strive to decipher them. We have this innate aspiration to look for happiness and complete fulfillment. So, we naturally seek the signs that will show us the way there. We need to...628falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-are-we-to-pray-homily-for-24-february-2026--702188111cb8ffcd-bd9b-453f-b423-dd3a0669c155Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:10:56 +0000Fr. EdwinAt times, we know how to conduct ourselves to pray. We memorized those set prayers in our childhood, taught by our mothers and in grade school, in preparation for First Holy Communion. However, as we grow and are exposed to more complex systems and...952falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-was-naked-and-you-clothed-me-homily-for-23-february-2026--7020873388ae2562-e2c2-4779-bdd7-aa63de6c9392Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:42:16 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Mother the Church makes us read the story Our dear Lord gave us about the Last Judgment. The king will gather everyone and group them like sheep and goats. He positioned the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. Then, he asked them what...660falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-temptationas-in-the-wilderness--70185978e76226ad-82e3-49b9-b646-1a32da48884cSat, 21 Feb 2026 03:25:03 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, let us learn what temptations are in relation to our relationship with Jesus and how to deal with them through our dear Lord's example.871falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-comes-not-to-call-the-virtuous-but-sinners-to-repentance-21-february-2026--70171083c36ebb3e-c911-4ca8-b9d4-d152f5354db9Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:13:52 +0000Fr. EdwinToday is a great day to give thanks to God in a special way. He reveals that God is looking for sinners, and not the virtuous. That is tremendous consolation. Instinctively, we assume that we are not worthy of God because of our sins. On the contrary,...669falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-bridegroom-is-taken-from-them-then-they-will-fast-20-february-2026--7014176512e7b630-1a8b-4993-95cd-e4d4602cbd28Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:23:16 +0000Fr. EdwinFasting is a splendid form of penance. It is about voluntarily depriving ourselves of something that we naturally enjoy, like food, drink, sex, or the like. This form of sacrifice cures the attachments, disorder, and dissipation in our souls....600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whoever-loses-his-life-for-my-sake-will-save-it-19-february-2026--70127341dcba3c5d-7d6b-4ed7-a418-cc4257ecb4eeWed, 18 Feb 2026 02:21:56 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel today encourages us to deeply consider our choices. The Lord puts himself as an example to us. He prophesies his own demise at the hands of his enemies but on the third day, he would return to life. He first gives his life so that we also...769falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-father-who-sees-in-secret-will-repay-you--70091390The root of sin is pride and vanity, a desire to replace God as the center of life—echoing the temptation of Adam and Eve to “be like gods.” Lent calls believers to repair three relationships: with others (through almsgiving), with God (through prayer), and within themselves (through fasting). The ashes placed on the forehead remind Christians of mortality and humility: earthly praise fades, but God’s reward is eternal.]]>49e5491e-d46d-442b-badb-d93d3df603e0Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:48:21 +0000Fr. EdwinOn Ash Wednesday, the Church begins the season of Lent, a 40-day period of preparation for Easter. Lent invites Christians to reflect on Christ’s suffering, death, and resurrection, recognizing that sin led to His crucifixion and that His sacrifice...The root of sin is pride and vanity, a desire to replace God as the center of life—echoing the temptation of Adam and Eve to “be like gods.” Lent calls believers to repair three relationships: with others (through almsgiving), with God (through prayer), and within themselves (through fasting). The ashes placed on the forehead remind Christians of mortality and humility: earthly praise fades, but God’s reward is eternal.]]>856falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-on-your-guard-against-the-yeast-of-the-pharisees-and-the-yeast-of-herod-17-february-2026--70074960ea7696fa-a5c0-4339-9e6a-51486b78cdcbMon, 16 Feb 2026 01:03:41 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord calls us to pay attention. We should be on guard. There are threats out there. This disposition is essential to a Christian. We cannot live unmindful of the world, the flesh, and the devil, not taking a vacation to snag our souls to commit...861falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-sign-shall-be-given-to-this-generation--70065373961d28e0-2027-428c-9d92-9f30fa651e22Sun, 15 Feb 2026 07:10:02 +0000Fr. EdwinThe people persist in demanding Jesus to give them a sign. There have been so many signs in his miracles and still they ask for a sign. There is nothing like blindness that is due to the unwillingness to see. In any case, we should learn how to...599falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-have-learned-how-it-was-said-to-our-ancestors-but-i-say-to-you--700571925a3ba4e9-c7fd-4c31-b79d-ad600e5b5ec0Sat, 14 Feb 2026 09:15:33 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus explains to His listeners in a way so different from that of the usual religious leaders of Israel. He speaks from personal authority, i.e., in the first person singular. This should have shocked the people, and especially their traditional...706falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-ate-and-were-satisfied--70037507714d4518-feae-48d6-8f62-94825b644d65Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:51:35 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel today tells us about another miraculous multiplication of loaves and fish. Just like the time he multiplied bread and fish for the five thousand, he does it again for the four thousand before him. He did so because he had compassion with...756falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-makes-the-deaf-hear-and-the-mute-speak-homily-for-13-february-2026--7000386494beb0c7-5555-4d48-8ad9-19083dd77bd5Thu, 12 Feb 2026 02:35:51 +0000Fr. EdwinWe witness the miracle of Jesus making a deaf and mute man hear and speak clearly. He does so in a very curious way. He did that and we need to observe him very closely. How he proceeds will help us understand the largely sacramental way we should...850falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-astuteness-of-the-syro-phoenician-woman--69965880fcd4b88b-a74f-4eb9-9cf8-cae253191df7Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:44:15 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel provides us the example of a pagan woman of Syro-Phoenician descent in how she engages with Jesus in a repartee so she could get him to grant her a favor. She was worried about her daughter who was possessed by an unclean spirit. Her...838falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-is-what-comes-out-of-a-man-that-makes-him-unclean--69930473fab92226-76c1-4ade-bfde-c9e076354281Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:22:35 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord Jesus calls out his contemporaries regarding their superficiality in labeling as unclean certain things. They were worried about being contaminated by lepers, dead bodies, blood, etc, that they lost sight of what the real evil was supposed to...891falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-disregard-the-commandment-of-god-but-cling-to-human-tradition--69881897]]>82be398e-168c-4261-b9c2-315968a5c5dfMon, 09 Feb 2026 03:10:33 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord reclaims the position of God and His Will over human traditions. The problem of human traditions happens when they are prioritized over the following and fulfillment of the Commandments of God and His Will. What Christianity always does with...]]>686falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/as-many-as-touched-it-were-healed--69872218]]>33c592f7-9230-40b0-9198-c2edab9c1b30Sun, 08 Feb 2026 08:34:20 +0000Fr. EdwinIt is impressive how the Lord Jesus lets the people are cured of their ailments through touch. All they needed to do was have that faith in that by merely touching any part of his person or clothing, they would receive their miracle. These external...]]>730falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-are-the-light-of-the-world--698608199901609e-23cf-46a1-8e27-dde2d6624b09Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:41:26 +0000Fr. EdwinYou are the Light of the World! Our Lord stressed that we should be a light to others. This is a great responsibility.618falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-were-like-sheep-without-a-shepherd--69836540cd80d68e-d7d3-4a5f-8f61-6a86a5803274Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:58:33 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord wants us to know that we are in a war. We are at war. We are engaged in many battles. Some we lose. Every so often, we win. But we are in a state of war as long as we are still here on earth, battling for our eternal destiny. The Devil does...851falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-drunk-herod-got-him-killed--69811103e87510ae-2ad9-493a-9623-d710b2b743baThu, 05 Feb 2026 11:26:10 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel today shows us the unwise practice of getting intoxicated. Herod decided to do something he was going to regret forever.928falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-drunk-herod-god-him-killed--6980986684df93aa-17c3-40af-9a4d-45339be7d07dThu, 05 Feb 2026 09:29:04 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel today shows us the unwise practice of getting intoxicated. Herod decided to do something he was going to regret forever.928falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-sent-them-out--6977969228176dc3-3ae1-4a0c-8a46-9bea18996b60Wed, 04 Feb 2026 03:59:57 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus sent them out! That is what he continues to do to each of us. At the end of every Mass, the priest sends us off too. Go forth, the mass is ended! We have received so much in mass that we need to share it with others.841falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brother-and-sisters-and-their-unbelief--69755163f8803255-31d1-4d8b-bf40-f1c60c148c73Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:28:14 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus continues to impress his listeners. They tried to grasp who and what he was. Today's gospel, however, tells us about his visit to Nazareth, where he met with some opposition. They did not give him any credence. They took offense at him....601falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-resurrects-a-young-girl-and-cures-a-woman-with-hemorrhages-4wot-03feb26--697297047c4a6a07-b6ee-46e6-a51f-9be58f399b3eMon, 02 Feb 2026 03:14:56 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord went about teaching. He backed the authority he possessed by performing prodigious deeds like miracles. The people listened to him and believed him because Jesus provided them with motives of credibility. One of these motives of credibility...896falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-eyes-have-seen-your-salvation--697216449216f423-a85e-4479-9333-5f48314ac2acSun, 01 Feb 2026 10:25:10 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel to celebrate the Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple reminds us of certain actions we need to monitor in our lives. Basically, it is the movement of presenting ourselves before the Lord. The devil hates this because what he wants...600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blessed-are-the-poor-in-spirit--69692169cb34a0f7-2142-4b9e-ac19-623483f3a8fbFri, 30 Jan 2026 18:25:18 +0000Fr. EdwinIf we would like to get a good idea of what God's Kingdom would look like, we have this opportunity in today's gospel about the Beatitudes. Jesus offers himself as a good model embodying the characteristics of how our lives should strive to look like....887falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-then-is-this-whom-even-wind-and-sea-obey--6967732115f72582-91a0-4538-a750-08cb8d47e87eFri, 30 Jan 2026 01:46:54 +0000Fr. EdwinOur dear Lord Jesus Christ performed one of the more amazing miracles during his lifetime. He calmed a storm when urgently awakened by his disciples on a boat. He chastised them for their lack of faith.631falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sower-knows-not-how-the-planted-seeds-sprout-and-grow--696616272b1fa82a-99a4-41fe-9759-063863f642ccThu, 29 Jan 2026 07:51:46 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we listen to God's Word telling us about seeds again. They are sown, and they sprout and grow. However, the Lord directs our attention to the reality of those seeds springing into action in the fact of their growth. They become seedlings. Then,...639falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-measure-with-which-you-measure-will-be-measured-out-to-you--696423103b10717e-2128-48d6-91c2-a9481ffb5279Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:04:38 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus' teaching today includes a veiled warning about how we judge others. How we measure others--and this assumes we have a certain standard by which we assess the others--will be used with us as well. I have begun a long time ago to be merciful to...602falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-sower-went-out-to-sow--69615580
]]>c2832c14-2562-4516-9345-7f095e8bd5feTue, 27 Jan 2026 06:08:10 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord reminds us of the crucial role openness and willingness play relative to the Word of God. He employs the seed, the sower of the seed, and the different kinds of surfaces that receive that seed. Depending on that receptivity, that seed would...
]]>600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-end-of-satan--69586229e29bcda4-4235-4a04-aab7-052217caf508Mon, 26 Jan 2026 01:28:01 +0000Fr. EdwinThe end of Satan! That would be the day. We read in the gospel that Jesus was again under the microscope. His enemies claimed that he raised the dead by the power of Satan. He was in the payroll of hell. It sounds absolutely absurd. Jesus squarely and...627falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-went-to-capernaum-so-that-what-had-been-said-through-isaiah-might-be-fulfilled--69570102cc854208-4b4d-41f4-9d16-86e2fecc0e45Sat, 24 Jan 2026 08:24:18 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus is the much-awaited Messiah foretold by the scriptures. He fulfilled all the prophecy markers found in the Old Testament. That meant he was destined to die to fulfill his mandate from his Father.884falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-said-he-was-out-of-his-mind--695588058df102ce-d45d-440e-ae10-6b79f139825bFri, 23 Jan 2026 11:56:29 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we hear of a criticism about Jesus. They commented that he was crazy because he was working so hard that he was not concerned about eating. He let himself be occupied so much he did not consider taking care of himself. Questions about how much...716falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-summoned-those-whom-he-wanted-and-they-came-to-him--69546445cbcd909d-4f31-49bc-9ee9-ce72112c05ceThu, 22 Jan 2026 12:45:18 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, the Lord proceeds to choose his twelve apostles. Among his choices, we find men who were not perfect. Judas Iscariot is there—his personal choice, who turned out to be his betrayer. Peter was included, and he denied Our Lord three times. The...801falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-unclean-spirits-shout-that-jesus-is-the-son-of-god-but-he-jesus-warns-them-sternly-not-to-make-him-known--69532062a52b08ca-3dab-46a8-8e62-da4a083b8d1dWed, 21 Jan 2026 13:17:29 +0000Fr. EdwinWe read about the unclean spirits leaving the bodies of those they tormented. They scream the identity of Jesus. But the Lord stopped them. Of course, the devil is the enemy, and Jesus did not want His fame to be based on their declarations. Moreover,...793falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-it-lawful-on-the-sabbath-to-save-a-life-rather-than-to-destroy-it--69514597cd53ead3-3c51-4413-8770-b9ec7ef7c27fTue, 20 Jan 2026 03:15:19 +0000Fr. EdwinHere comes another thorny question about what can be done on the Sabbath. The Pharisees tend to be finicky about the requirements of living the day properly. They see problems with whether it is fine to do good for others or not. There is this man...694falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sabbath-was-made-for-man-not-man-for-the-sabbath--6950224316a0a9c8-acaf-42ea-8cbe-f519fc5cbbfeMon, 19 Jan 2026 03:47:29 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, the Lord teaches us the obligation we all have to form our consciences properly. This arose when some of the Jews called him out when they observed his disciples picking ears of corn. They pointed out the anomalous nature of such action from...854falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-don-t-your-disciples-fast--69493808a57bb69e-2680-443c-88b8-ff66c9b2be88Sun, 18 Jan 2026 06:16:01 +0000Fr. EdwinIt is an amazing thing that Jesus makes use of the question of the Pharisees--that was actually a protestation against Jesus--to make a revelation about God and Man. They asked Him about why his disciples did not follow what the others were doing,...681falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/viva-pit-senyor-santo-nino--694818844fce85ca-5514-4953-a3bf-f918b578f3a7Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:10:12 +0000Fr. EdwinWe celebrate today the annual feast of the Santo Nino based in Cebu Cit. We unite ourselves to the Cebuanos in approaching the Divine Trinity through the Second Person who became flesh. Today, we contemplate again the child Jesus in Nazareth. We are...916falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-came-looking-for-sinners-and-not-the-righteous--69463203af9a0e07-7d15-4994-9548-9ec3521f4e54Fri, 16 Jan 2026 02:53:24 +0000Fr. EdwinWe cannot get it better than how Jesus looks for us, sinners. That is what we are, children of God but sinners. He came to this world to look for each of us to cure and save us, to forgive our sins. He does not behave like Steven Spielberg who is...936falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lord-cures-a-paralytic-to-show-he-could-forgive-sins--69449167a4e80e58-7129-44d3-9cd2-53c49088d144Thu, 15 Jan 2026 02:39:51 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, Jesus accepts the challenge posed to him about his ability to forgive sins. He cured a paralytic to show that he can manage things that cannot be seen but happening in the soul.931falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leprosy-left-the-man-at-once-and-he-was-cured--694340599f398e65-a4d2-4fc1-bead-807d4e0b7a6fWed, 14 Jan 2026 08:02:19 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel today teaches us how to ask God for a favor. This way stresses the good will of the Lord to want to cure a leper. Thus, this sick man gains the favor he asks the Lord. We can imitate this manner of begging from the Lord.801falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-you-will-you-can-make-me-clean--694151298a95c497-4ff5-42c4-b848-029b9e977779Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:01:47 +0000Fr. EdwinWe witness today how a poor leper asks Jesus to cure him of his leprosy. Let us learn this sick man how to approach the Lord and get what we need.801falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-cures-simon-s-mother-in-law--69414713afe82be9-8a9e-40a9-97f4-c5b0bf7689ffTue, 13 Jan 2026 02:19:16 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord today shows us His example in entering the house of Simon and cured his mother-in-law. Let us study what he does there!826falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-attended-synagogue-and-he-taught--69396659ea54cfb0-7dbb-4054-96be-fbd18bcc720fMon, 12 Jan 2026 01:37:00 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus went to the synagogue and taught. This gives us a couple of standards we need to examine ourselves in. First, Jesus attended synagogue. Today, we have our churches. Let us visit Our Lord in our churches. There we find the portal to eternal iffe,...780falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/repent-and-believe-in-the-gospel--69391833e85c2b6b-415f-4ffb-b906-d968339090d5Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:38:33 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus calls Peter, James and John in today's gospel. Prior to that move, however, he calls everyone who would listen that since the Kingdom of God was at hand, then they needed to repent of their sins. God wants to forgive our sins so that he could...799falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-is-baptized-by-his-cousin--693918326eeb0795-2b7f-4c67-9cf0-2a8d060b96d9Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:31:46 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord sought baptism from his cousin John the Baptist. That was an interesting move. Why did he seek that? He was not a sinner, since he was God. John was convinced after initially hesitating to accede to Jesus' request to be baptized. Listen to...854falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/after-jesus-was-baptized-he-saw-the-spirit-of-god-coming-upon-him--693794729f45e888-9e71-460e-aa74-0936ab8ec292Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:51:47 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus Christ. Learn more about it by listening to the homily.854falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-friend-of-the-bridegroom-rejoices-at-the-bridegroom-s-voice--693790894cdd76a3-4679-483c-9779-e80c91ecb546Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:09:31 +0000Fr. EdwinToday's gospel reminds us to find our place and role under the sun. God creates each of us for a clear and definite purpose. Our task is to discover it and pursue it. It this way, can we be happy here and later in eternity. We need to accomplish that...931falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/today-this-scripture-passage-is-fulfilled--69337878812ee791-7e86-4354-982a-dce7156e36e2Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:45:37 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus as the Messiah long awaited by Israel fulfilled all the messianic prophecies about him in the Scriptures. Today, he declares it openly. Man, then, reacts to him. Admiration and thanksgiving were spontaneous. But he also begins to have enemies...686falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-saw-jesus-walking-on-the-sea--69324194c6c52d07-d843-4588-adf4-c1fded8dc511Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:52:02 +0000Fr. EdwinLet us learn more about what happened to Jesus after He multiplied the loaves of bread and fish to feed a crowd of at least five thousand men621falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-shows-himself-is-the-prophet--69305347bdc2945a-e39c-4a4b-972a-4e9f0d231f50Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:53:05 +0000Fr. EdwinNow that Jesus has grown up more, the Church presents our Savior as the Prophet. Little by little Jesus takes up his role that was and is the reason He came to become flesh and be with us and be identified with us sinners. It is not that He only was...619falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kingdom-of-heaven-is-at-hand--692933949dd72ad8-638f-4aad-99cb-8d2a0d3e519fSun, 04 Jan 2026 03:16:53 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Church begins a shift in her gospels to a mature Jesus. Christmas season is about to end. Jesus is now presented as a mature adult. Today's gospel tells us about Jesus moving out of his home in Nazareth to Capernaum, which is by the sea of...692falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-epiphany-of-the-lord-jesus--69286756b390a9c4-bbbc-418e-bc7c-c6bd6e3f21a9Sat, 03 Jan 2026 08:09:30 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Church celebrates today Jesus' manifestation to the Gentiles through the appearance of the Wise Men from the East in the stable to see Jesus. While the shepherds represented the Israelites that God wanted to show Himself to to save them, He let...951falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-most-holy-name-of-jesus--69286755]]>881d8b13-e244-443a-8e25-85af41b336a5Sat, 03 Jan 2026 08:06:25 +0000Fr. EdwinWe have this Name that is above all other names in the universe. This name is "Yahweh saves" or Jesus. When a husband dreams and speaks aloud during the dream and utters the name of a woman not his wife, he is in for a quarrel with his wife since he...]]>741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mary-the-mother-of-god--69264410bcd5327d-d7d2-44dd-8b83-fc22e43681b5Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:37:06 +0000Fr. EdwinThe first day of the year 2026, just like in any first day of the year of any, our holy Mother the Church ends the Christmas Octave. It began with Jesus and it ends with the one who carried Him for 9 months and now we look to the arms carrying and...649falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-word-became-flesh--6924682839408335-ad6b-4166-b353-70607ecbb3f1Tue, 30 Dec 2025 02:46:35 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Christmas Octave is about to end. Today we look at the Baby laid in the manger in Bethlehem. The gospel is taken from the first chapter of St. John, from what is called the Prologue of his gospel. We read there about the Word or Logos in Greek....806falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-spoke-about-the-child-to-all-who-were-awaiting-the-redemption-of-jerusalem--69239907d0fb4955-187f-4acc-9bbb-557aaadd73d5Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:47:10 +0000Fr. EdwinLook at how Anna, the prophetess behaves with respect to the Lord and the Temple and the challenge this poses to each of us.556falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-is-the-light-of-revelation-of-the-gentiles--6922690335e0a4f4-5b88-4fb2-b197-c35df10ec265Sun, 28 Dec 2025 08:10:13 +0000Fr. EdwinLet us contemplate today's gospel on the fourth joyful mystery of the holy rosary.626false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/take-the-child-and-his-mother-and-flee-to-egypt--69215804b78f0ca6-fe8a-4f28-ba20-dfb4038b6f25Sat, 27 Dec 2025 02:07:05 +0000Fr. EdwinWe celebrate today the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph! Let us rejoice for the fact that God deigned to have His only-begotten Son be born in the midst of a family, with father and mother. Then, let us rejoice that we also were born...755falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-other-disciple-ran-faster-than-peter-and-arrived-at-the-tomb-first--692081572be16b8f-eb5f-4f34-8dd0-5f3474ffcd8aFri, 26 Dec 2025 05:37:16 +0000Fr. EdwinWe celebrate today the feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist. His symbol is the Eagle because he wrote a gospel where he soared to unprecedented heights in theological considerations. But perhaps one of the most important things we need to learn...596falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/st-stephen-s-being-the-protomartyr-of-christianity--69207920c680e69f-8f4b-4391-9e3d-e05cdd1aa46bFri, 26 Dec 2025 05:19:57 +0000Fr. EdwinToday is the second day of the Christmas Octave. We celebrate the feast of the first Christian Martyr, St. Stephen. Learn more about contrasts in the liturgy and in the Providence of God.595falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-daybreak-from-on-high-has-visited-us--691769168d2de199-56d4-4ca9-98ff-bd14d35d0408Tue, 23 Dec 2025 01:14:29 +0000Fr. EdwinWe approach the climax of our Advent preparation for the Lord's coming. The Lord is nigh! Today, the entire Church joins Zachary in his song of praise and thanksgiving commonly referred to as the Benedictus.871falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-birth-of-john-the-baptist--69165852937f5b34-826d-4eba-bab9-47baa8f53d7fMon, 22 Dec 2025 10:12:03 +0000Fr. EdwinWe normally celebrate birthdays. The family rejoices at the news from the doctor who comes out of delivery room to announce the successful delivery of a baby. People are normally jubilant on occasions such as these. Similarly, there is joy in the...826falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mighty-one-has-done-great-things-for-me--691559842bca573b-d92f-4323-a550-128a326eb3f1Sun, 21 Dec 2025 11:01:56 +0000Fr. EdwinLet us praise God for the gifts we have received.867falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-will-be-born-of-mary-the-betrothed-of-joseph-a-son-of-david--691414142c66e9fb-84a4-46e2-a370-925ebbf29d90Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:29:00 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, the Holy Catholic Church presents to us again the annunciation of Joseph during his sleep. Let us appreciate sleep all the more by listening to the homily.928falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-wil-conceive-in-your-womb-and-bear-a-son--691314176a5da39c-1564-458e-a692-97f03b7ead39Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:33:48 +0000Fr. EdwinGod's Providence is in full display in the gospel of today. Explore the nuances of the familiar scene of the Annunciation.989falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-birt-of-john-the-baptist-is-announced-by-gabriel--69116574489660f4-5ab1-4ca1-9f3b-dc964ed2381fThu, 18 Dec 2025 10:38:56 +0000Fr. EdwinToday's gospel tells us about the version of the annunciation in the case of the parents of John the Baptist. These details are brought up to the fore for us so that we appreciate that God intervened in our history to get his Son to arrive here. A...920falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-was-born-of-mary-the-betrothed-of-joseph-a-son-of-david--69095644fe8953c0-3b38-49ea-b150-6940a8ca8501Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:23:36 +0000Fr. EdwinToday's gospel tells us about the involvement of St. Joseph in the coming of Jesus Christ in our world. Jesus' conception was virginal, i.e., He was conceived by the Holy Spirit. St. Joseph, then, was supposed to do what?751falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-genealogy-of-jesus-christ-the-son-of-david--6907401021948cab-c6c9-4ea7-b567-a58cae1e7235Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:44:41 +0000Fr. EdwinWe read today from chapter of one of St. Matthew his famous genealogy of Jesus Christ to prove to his compatriots that Jesus is the promised messiah. He is the son of David, the rightful heir to David's throne. So, he comes out with this genealogy...714falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-came-and-sinners-believed-in-him--690568766af6f9f7-5ad5-4fa3-a4ff-4a806443edb7Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:59:49 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, the gospel tells us about the unfortunate difference between those who eventually trust and follow the plan of God and those who although they initially follow Him later on renege on their loyalty.805falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-origin-of-the-baptism-administered-by-st-john-the-baptist--6904105188817aea-be15-485c-9938-cb3464b0f712Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:59:49 +0000Fr. EdwinWitness how Our dear Lord Jesus Christ unmasks the dispositions of the religious authorities in the Temple of Jerusalem. Because they had other things in mind, they failed miserably in getting from Our Lord the information they wanted. They were not...626falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-the-one-who-is-to-come-or-should-we-look-for-another--690177875ec81bcc-5df1-4923-a261-2d6dd1be6247Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:19:23 +0000Fr. EdwinLet us continue preparing for the coming of the Lord! The gospel today tells us about the doubts of St. John the Baptist. How well he handles it!777falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elijah-has-already-come-and-they-did-not-recognize-him--69000586be2de1fa-98f3-4150-abf1-fe54f6f02404Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:01:55 +0000Fr. EdwinThe good Lord tells us today about the commonplace defect of fallen human nature, i.e., blindness of the mind and heart. What is worse is that man does not want to recognize or acknowledge it. Man requires a big dose of humility. Anyhow, Jesus tells...622falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-listened-to-neither-john-nor-to-the-son-of-man--68990180591b3dc8-3c69-4f44-9d09-d254e76f8e07Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:48:57 +0000Fr. EdwinOne of the main reasons man does not hear God, is that man writes Him off to easily. For example, in contemplating evil, man is confused that if God exists and is good, why didn't He prevent this from happening? True. But it is also true that God did...795falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/none-greater-than-john-the-baptist-has-been-born--68989718d0d30dae-e17b-4f9d-8353-0266cc09249bThu, 11 Dec 2025 10:18:52 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus tells us today about the kind of world we have. He created the world with a lot of variety and gradation of perfections. There is never just one flower of a certain color. Flowers are of different kinds and colors and hues and shades. No one is...814falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hail-full-of-grace--689279723a801b57-1620-4707-bcab-88cb4ee7431bSun, 07 Dec 2025 10:11:28 +0000Fr. EdwinBehold, the masterpiece of masterpieces of the Creator! As some saints have declared, the Blessed Virgin Mary was the greatest of God's creatures. He could not have created something better or more perfect. Her sanctity goes beyond all the saints and...649falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2nd-sunday-of-advent--689094843e0aad63-fcf5-43c1-b47e-df5617716570Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:55:22 +0000Fr. EdwinLet us prepare for the coming of the Lord!566falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-will-not-be-left-a-stone-upon-another-stone--687203273efa013a-0532-44db-a2fd-61dd5e7d5189Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:22:35 +0000Fr. EdwinToday is another opportunity to hope in Heaven. God makes it plain to us that this world is destined to end, while the one to come is the everlasting one.877falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-noticed-a-poor-widow-putting-in-two-small-coins--6870508974b7c3cb-953e-4966-9545-969234ddd717Sun, 23 Nov 2025 11:39:58 +0000Fr. EdwinToday's gospel carries one of the secrets in having and growing one's relationship with Jesus. And that is about how God is attracted to what is sincere, humble and total. Thus, we should not be daunted by our insignificance in any area. What is...791falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-remember-me-when-you-come-into-your-kingdom--6869140925c855fa-3397-4dca-8d84-aed9b3ebe3e4Sat, 22 Nov 2025 07:16:06 +0000Fr. EdwinChrist is King of the Universe! We all know that and, at least in theory, we acknowledge and accept His Kingship over us. But that is where it gets tricky, because in practice, we can reject wholly or partially His Kingship over us. There is a rival...867falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-is-a-god-of-the-livint--68679788872c93fe-d310-4c58-919b-6432c47f258fFri, 21 Nov 2025 15:11:40 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus proves to the Sadducees today in the gospel that God is a God of the living. Let us follow how he tries to convince them that there will be a resurrection.731falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-have-made-it-a-den-of-thieves--686525404cd1b1f8-dd54-44fc-bba7-bde63788a6baThu, 20 Nov 2025 09:03:42 +0000Fr. EdwinWe celebrate today the feast the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We recall that her parents presented her to the Temple's high priest when she was only 3 years old. She was offered to the Lord. Jesus in today's gospel is shown to us to be...721falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-you-only-knew-what-makes-for-peace--6863282659ddde65-9573-42ac-8d68-2a6a9f3043c4Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:07:54 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel tells us that Jesus wept when felt Israel's rejecting Him in an acute way as he crested the summit of the mount of Olives on His way to Jerusalem. He was going to spend His last Passover there, readying Himself for His Passion and Death on...774falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-did-you-not-put-my-money-in-a-bank--686300762713cd26-cf52-45e1-9ce4-92c8314681c8Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:02:51 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Church is preparing us for the most certain of events in any man's existence in this side of the veil. That is the moment we transition to the next life, the real life. But what that life would be depends on how we spend this life on earth. We...850falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-son-of-man-came-to-find-the-lost--68603984680950f6-5eaf-4914-b1e5-0134d224c5d1Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:40:56 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Church reinforces our conviction today regarding Our Lord's commitment to look for us sinners. In fact, the best way to forge our union with the Saviour is by that avenue. Since He is Saviour, then we want to be found by him since we are...847falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kingdom-of-god-is-among-you--68538292f4ef5167-b829-4764-83b8-7d849816844aWed, 12 Nov 2025 13:31:32 +0000Fr. EdwinThe question about the advent of the Kingdom of God pops up today in the Gospel. Jesus reveals that the Kingdom cannot be observed. Neither can it be announced. The reason is that such a kingdom has already come. It is Jesus Himself. Such a kingdom is...686falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/only-this-foreigner-returned-to-give-thanks-to-god--6852202182efaa98-1762-411d-991d-952f8d1bdc23Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:11:44 +0000Fr. EdwinWe learn several things from the gospel today. First, we need to recognize that we are limited and acknowledge it. Second, after realizing we need something —like the lepers in today's gospel —we go to the one who can help us. Hence, we pray to God...827falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-are-servants-of-god-we-have-done-what-we-were-obliged-to-do--685210305bc86f53-8146-4964-8324-bb40e5ef2d1fTue, 11 Nov 2025 11:01:43 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we read in the gospel about an aspect of the relationship between master and servant. Jesus points out that the servant is such and is asked to be of service to his master. His services are part of the agreement or contract. It is expected that...627falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-spoke-about-the-temple-of-his-body--684888378373165f-d016-4871-b096-b06e2b396798Sun, 09 Nov 2025 21:09:21 +0000Fr. EdwinWe celebrate today the Anniversary of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome. This temple is described as the Mother of all the churches in Rome and in the World because it is the Cathedral of the Bishop of Rome. Just like any...841falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-trustworthy--68460831981f2a74-194a-4443-91c2-d646e0577a73Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:31:29 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel today tells us about a corrupt steward who his master fired. He cheated him. So, he wondered what he would do without a job. He thought about it long and hard. He decided to ensure his safety by undoing the unfair business he conducted with...690falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/for-the-children-of-this-world-are-more-prudent-in-dealing-with-their-own-generation-than-are-the-children-of-the-light--684455610bc830d0-c7fe-405c-a0e0-58fec472a171Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:59:36 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord teaches us about the virtue of prudence today. We need to learn this well especially in those who are government officials or our politicians who have defrauded the people of their hard-earned money. They have not extended the services they...862falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-will-be-more-joy-in-heaven-over-one-sinner-who-repents--684410985fcd9f2a-d53d-49aa-8c70-7bbfbabf0d73Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:28:24 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus reveals to us today the joy in heaven over the repentance of a sinner. He employs the imagery of a shepherd who has a hundred sheep. One of them gets lost. He describes the shepherd leaving the 99, in search of the lost one. What joy he has when...797falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everyone-who-does-not-renounce-all-his-possessions-cannot-be-my-disciple--68415468a671b6ae-84ea-418d-8d43-4fce3b96e788Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:43:05 +0000Fr. Edwinself-surrender to God will happy to us in forms similar to martyrdoms of old. However, the Lord seeks us to prove our absolute allegiance to Him in small things like in our attitudes to living according to our prayer schedule, that we smile even when...535falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/go-out-quickly-into-highways-and-hedgerows-and-make-people-come-in-that-my-home-may-be-filled--684010805dcde670-98df-4751-95e0-5b7fe13402b7Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:36:37 +0000Fr. EdwinAs we approach the end of the current liturgical year, the Church prepares us with such messages to remind us about being prepared for the end, be it for the end of the world or the end of our lives. We do not know when, but what is most certain is...816falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-not-invite-your-friends-but-those-who-are-poor-and-crippled--68386557a0ff732c-3da0-4847-b6cc-01e39d17afc9Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:32:34 +0000Fr. EdwinThe lesson today is about rectitude of intention. The Lord points out the danger in doing good. Such a pitfall happens when we secretly or not so secretly do good expecting the other party to do good to us in return. This may be the minimum to expect...746falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-only-son-of-his-mother-who-was-a-widow--68378095ab7442c3-5279-468d-8e11-522b524525e3Sat, 01 Nov 2025 10:44:29 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Gospel today tells us about the compassion Jesus felt for a woman who was a widow and presently weeping, while bringing her only son to be buried. The poor widow grieved over losing her only means of supporting herself in that society. Women did...920falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rejoice-and-be-glad-for-your-reward-will-be-great-in-heaven--68365787a3124ee9-82af-401a-9d61-b0f6ccc90525Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:16:58 +0000Fr. EdwinToday we celebrate All Saints' Day. We recognize all of them in Heaven, acknowledging the great multitude of them who are unknown to us. We praise God's work in them. The gospel reminds us of the beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount. Lucky are those...725falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-sabbath--68365788c2df01c5-501d-4ab8-845a-5faafc8a635eFri, 31 Oct 2025 13:52:35 +0000Fr. EdwinWe need to learn how to think and exercise our intelligence and come to a correctly reasoned out conclusion and decide what to do and to do it. We gather all the premises regarding the issue and ask for help or advice from knowledgeable people to...704falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-prophet-should-not-die-outside-jerusalem--683355659bd112aa-e279-475a-ad7a-844a845cc4d7Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:55:44 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus proceeds to Jerusalem, where he will be condemned to death. He is forthright in doing his part to save us. Each of us needs to contribute our share to the process of salvation. Objectively, Jesus has already saved us, but we still need to go...733falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-only-a-few-people-be-saved--683355669664e28b-bce8-42c8-b8c5-887802b48dbaWed, 29 Oct 2025 13:48:45 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord replies to that question by posing a challenge. We need to strive to enter the narrow gate. That is how we can get into heaven. We need to exert effort. We need to struggle to enter that narrow opening.740falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-chose-twelve-apostles--683355698748d337-977d-45ab-8640-15834c9e780fWed, 29 Oct 2025 13:45:45 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus spent the entire night praying about what he would do the next day, i.e., choosing his closest collaborators to be called apostles. That was going to be a significant move for the continuity of what he was doing in the Church he was setting up.626falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-daughter-of-abraham-ought-she-not-have-been-set-free-on-the-sabbath--6833250395ae5a7e-89e0-424c-bbea-56b1b963ce2cWed, 29 Oct 2025 10:58:27 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord taught the Pharisee who insisted that people who are sick should not come to be cured on the Sabbath. He corrected that view by curing the woman on the Sabbath. He proved His teaching by performing the miracle. Thus, it is not bad to do good...621falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-tax-collector-not-the-pharisee-returned-home-justified--683324999f96c864-bb76-4bc9-aa18-c3a75b528f08Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:55:35 +0000Fr. EdwinThe publican prayed for God's mercy, with humility accepting his state as a sinner. The Pharisee prayed differently by comparing his accomplishments with those of the publican. He justified himself. But in God's eyes, he displeased God. He was pleased...620falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-you-do-not-repent-you-will-all-perish-as-they-did--6833250041022b69-4cdd-4580-bddf-f4be9ddc675dWed, 29 Oct 2025 10:52:29 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel clearly calls us to repent from our personal sins, and not to compare our better fortunes with the misfortunes of others. Before God we will need to account for our personal sins, and thus, we need to repent of them now.601falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-we-can-predict-the-weather-why-can-t-we-read-correctly-what-god-wants-from-us--683325026262a211-e5c2-4807-abf7-c8616faec90aWed, 29 Oct 2025 10:50:11 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord uses an analogy to illustrate our ability to predict the weather by paying attention to signs in nature. If we can do that, then why are we so complicated in reading the Lord and His holy Will? The problem is that we muddle the matter because...717falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/and-the-things-you-have-prepared-to-whom-will-they-belong--6833249716d33a55-0011-4939-8e2e-0a38b07688aeWed, 29 Oct 2025 10:46:22 +0000Fr. EdwinWe should not rest on our laurels. We are not called to become selfish just because we are secure for the future with material goods. We need to be prepared always for being summoned by God to His presence.813falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/transformation--682204634456150b-c353-46d1-b1c4-7d3b9caf3974Mon, 20 Oct 2025 22:57:21 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord invites us to a permanent state of conversion.1908falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-not-fear-those-who-kill-the-body--68215041969021e9-567a-447a-9999-452ab70efc6fMon, 20 Oct 2025 14:15:54 +0000Fr. EdwinToday is a great day of celebration especially for the Visayans, and also for the rest of the Filipinos here and abroad. We feast because of the canonization of St. Pedro Calungsod who was a missionary layman and catechist in the 17th century. He died...742falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/transformation--68208889186f4eca-53c0-4a1f-a320-14a31c387d3cMon, 20 Oct 2025 04:06:31 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord tells us in today's gospel to examine ourselves instead of running to him to resolve our quarrels with others regaring inheritance disputes. He points out to check ourselves regarding greed and about what we think is truly valuable in our...1908falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-we-quarrel-others-on-matters-of-inheritance--682027250daa7575-50a8-4641-9735-d2741c6098aeSun, 19 Oct 2025 10:08:17 +0000Fr. EdwinThis is the question Jesus poses to us today in the gospel. This query should spur us to examine ourselves, our consciences, and call a spade a spade. We need to face ourselves and check whether we are greedy and have fallen for the values of the...813falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-as-father-knows-and-gives-us-what-is-best-for-us--68195123ef67e23f-4a52-4a18-9d53-b382d13f9ed5Sat, 18 Oct 2025 14:25:49 +0000Fr. EdwinGod knows best!813falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-teach-us-to-pray--680439924cf0857a-a645-4c46-a421-bf28d73c15faTue, 07 Oct 2025 07:12:38 +0000Fr. EdwinWe need to nourish our petition to Our Lord about teaching us to pray. Praying to Him is a gift from Him. Rightfully, we need to ask to be taught. The devil hates this. All he wants is that we remain alone so that it is easier for him to deceive us.598falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-will-conceive-in-your-womb-and-bear-a-son--6804263463abe995-fba8-46af-b1fe-742935ced8c8Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:23:58 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, on the memorial of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, we read in the gospel the account of St. Luke about the Annunciation. Mary gave herself to the calling of God for her to be His Mother. Thus begins the mysteries of the Holy Rosary.631falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-greatest-tragedy-is-that-of-one-who-does-not-become-a-saint--68021234c6fdaa87-7017-4492-a678-d591d09c5256Sun, 05 Oct 2025 14:00:21 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we celebrate the 23rd canonization anniversary of St. Josemaria Escriva, the Founder of Opus Dei. We explore in the homily the idea of sanctity.585falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-you-have-faith--68019825e9d8f26b-974d-4616-8ba0-acd18cf73156Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:31:01 +0000Fr. EdwinIf you have faith.,.. That is the minimum requirement for us to accomplish God's will on earth. Let us ask God to increase our faith676falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rejoice-because-your-names-are-written-in-heaven--68001081f0213e9e-6fee-463e-b7cc-c13f38a7274eFri, 03 Oct 2025 13:15:31 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord cautions His apostles and encourages them to aim higher than rejoicing that the devils are under their power. Doing God's Will should be enough for them, since that is the sure way to reach intimacy with Him and get to the goal, i.e., Heaven.658falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-who-listens-to-you-listens-to-me--67988601b591a05d-4f9b-45e0-8da2-746b4b867bcfThu, 02 Oct 2025 14:09:11 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord explained to us his framework in carrying on His salvific work. His simple principle is the title of this homily. Thus, it is not pertinent that we emphasize listening only to Jesus, when He himself arranged that He would depend on His...681falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/angels-and-the-work-of-god--6796431201b8a6a8-9dc0-4a1c-9b7f-120c0326a62aWed, 01 Oct 2025 06:18:01 +0000Fr. EdwinToday we remember the Holy Guardian Angels and their essential role in our journey to Heaven. This is especially relevant when my listeners in Cebu have been affected by the recent 6.7 intensity earthquake that hit especially the north of the island....720falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-d-follow-you-wherever-you-d-go--67952090]]>51396d44-cfe2-4d2d-8a30-509fffe9eb81Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:35:01 +0000Fr. EdwinIt is easy to claim that we'd follow the Lord wherever He'd go. But many times we set a condition. Listen about it in the homily. ]]>714falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-was-resolute-in-heading-for-jerusalem--679375699e465dde-41ea-4b37-ae7a-b39d7d6417b3Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:26:27 +0000Fr. EdwinWe learn today about St. Jerome and his struggles with his predominant defect. The gospel tells us about the determination of Jesus in going to Jerusalem, although it will be where He will meet His death. He freely wanted to show us His love by dying...806falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-world-will-not-be-complete-if-we-forget-the-angels--67928745276946db-9e88-4dd6-a66e-d6a60c249dfeSun, 28 Sep 2025 07:48:53 +0000Fr. EdwinWe have witnessed all kinds of matches in our lives, from boxing to all types of sports where the goal is to beat the other athletes and teams to win the gold medal or trophy. Today, our Mother the Church reminds us to complete our appreciation of...799falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-received-what-was-good-and-lazarus-had-what-was-bad-now-he-is-comforted-whereas-you-are-tormented--67922731db3a91de-7611-4790-a728-bd907a9f5e7dSat, 27 Sep 2025 13:04:20 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, the gospel tells us of the fear of the apostles of Jesus in asking him a question to clarify their confusion. Since they feared asking, they did not learn anything. The offshoot of that fear was causing them more suffering than necessary. Find...691falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fear-and-suffering--67906917ab644af9-af32-40c6-b906-6d43f8d4ec9cFri, 26 Sep 2025 08:23:56 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, the gospel tells us of the fear of the apostles of Jesus in asking him a question to clarify their confusion. Since they feared asking, they did not learn anything. The offshoot of that fear was causing them more suffering than necessary. Find...747falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-do-you-say-i-am--678890774af6e986-3d2e-4f82-a636-8f58b90a78aeThu, 25 Sep 2025 05:27:37 +0000Fr. EdwinWE need to ask this question many times. Otherwise, we might unconsciously treat Him as simply one of us or part of creation, when in fact is the absolute Other, beyond our universe. He is transcendent. But at the same time He is found so much in the...746falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/have-a-conscience--67874699ff49614e-8fdc-4118-9cd2-fa7412f9e2d1Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:53:22 +0000Fr. EdwinWe learn today about the terrible case of Herod the Tetrarchof Galilee when he coldly addressed the public “problem” of Jesus Christ. He wantedvery much to see Jesus. So, when they discussed him, people surmised that Jesuswas a prophet of the past...866falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-sent-them-to-proclaim-the-kingdom-of-god-and-to-heal-the-sick--6786106671e7cc32-435d-4cbb-a53c-9f44e411b8a9Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:08:45 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we are reminded by our Mother the Church about each of us members of the Mystical Body of Christ that we have been sent. You read that correctly. As members of the Catholic Church, as Catholic Christians, we are essentially sent by Our Lord...851falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-want-to-be-close-to-jesus--67860292]]>d4769966-8e33-465f-ab97-73f52a5439e3Tue, 23 Sep 2025 02:22:38 +0000Fr. EdwinWhen I visited the Holy Land several years ago, one of the first sites we visited was the wall of Jerusalem. We saw the Golden Gate. Quite evident to us were the many graves lined up in front of that sealed gate, awaiting the second coming of the...]]>536falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lamps-are-properly-placed-on-lampstands--678600296dde0edb-9e0a-42fe-9a39-e49e446d717dTue, 23 Sep 2025 01:53:03 +0000Fr. EdwinLamps are supposed to give light. Light is needed to see well our way. Jesus is compared to light. He is the Logos, or the Word of God. Hence, He is properly understood as Light. He is God's Wisdom to guide us to our proper destination. Without Light,...666falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-cannot-serve-god-and-mammon--67860030d39722c6-11e6-4bf5-b210-826d82062340Tue, 23 Sep 2025 01:35:46 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, the Lord poses before us this choice between God and Mammon. He avers to us that we cannot serve them both. That is an either-or choice. But never both! The reason is that we actually do not get to give everything to God, who deserves and...619falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-seeds-need-good-soil-to-produce-frut--6785218296e63c98-ed94-424c-9857-a10f3628f10eMon, 22 Sep 2025 13:20:45 +0000Fr. EdwinThe seed is the word of God. In this particular moment of our salvation history, the word is the very only Son of God, the Logos, according to St. John's gospel Prologue. For Jesus to produce fruit, He needs us to be good soil.621falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/some-women-accompanied-them--678502423eb38bc4-6f55-492c-a39c-7c9d1b4085aeMon, 22 Sep 2025 10:54:30 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord normally asked men to follow Him. Today, the gospel tells us that those women mentioned followed and accompanied Jesus and His men to provide them with their resources. Those women had the bold spirit of initiative to attend to what they as...642falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-who-loved-much-shows-she-was-forgiven-much--67807369c1276e30-5722-469c-a1ba-214c7817f540Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:18:13 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, the Lord shows us a perspective we seldom appreciate. He reveals that those who have asked God to forgive their many sins and have been forgiven, will love Him most. The sinful woman in the gospel today poured on Our dear Lord so much affection...644falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hound-of-heaven--67806059b4d7b827-457c-4640-8629-a6b0fc0c9279Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:28:13 +0000Fr. EdwinGod is the Hound of Heaven. The analogy comes from a breed of dogs, legendary for their ability to look for items or persons because of their keen ability of smell. God keeps on searching for all of us till we heed Him and return to Him. He does so...596falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/young-man-arise--6776419301e0bc9a-bc58-48e5-8f28-3daee2e586f6Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:51:13 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus resurrects this man to return him alive and well to his widowed mother. It is because of compassion that He did so.803falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/and-you-yourself-a-sword-will-pierce--677529477bc269f9-e3d7-4443-8ebb-7fcf037f302bSun, 14 Sep 2025 10:19:12 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Church directs our attention today to the Mother of Jesus at the foot of the Cross. Because of what was happening to her Son she also suffered. The gospel brings us to reflect on the fourth Joyful Mystery of the Holy Rosary. There was this old man...620falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exaltation-of-the-cross-of-jesus--6774345535434871-e3b3-4bf7-8cc8-62d2613ce870Sat, 13 Sep 2025 06:24:27 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, the Church reminds us about the Cross of Jesus Christ. It was the instrument He employed to save mankind from sin and death. From His death, Resurrection, and Ascension, we receive all the graces needed to help us get to Heaven. Hence, we...609falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-do-you-call-me-lord-lord-but-do-not-do-what-i-command-23wot-13sept25--6773123430557d0d-cf58-4cc9-a923-9a4480224924Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:10:29 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord calls each of us to seriousness in following Him. During His life here on earth, He constantly called out the hypocrites among the Jews who were shallow in their religious practice. Calling on the Lord is not enough. Knowing the Lord in His...557falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/run-to-mary--67730891321ccbf2-0f7d-4d45-b908-74fe4c1460ddFri, 12 Sep 2025 03:49:01 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, the Holy Mother Church encourages us to call upon the Blessed Virgin Mary by using her name Mary much more. Let us call her, asking for help and her protection. Our problem is that we rely more on ourselves and our strengths. We imitate young...716falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beware-your-actions-will-return-to-you--676983844b99389b-7f83-43e9-9565-df673fe3fefdWed, 10 Sep 2025 05:42:11 +0000Fr. EdwinOur actions have great consequences. One of them is that they give us an indication of how we will be treated in return. This requires us to be more personally responsible for them.597falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-of-the-reward--676888348aa20baf-5bb1-491c-9a4f-fd84db0cdaa6Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:24:51 +0000Fr. EdwinPerhaps what we could learn from our Muslim brethren, who are so radical that some are willing to blow themselves up with so many others as suicide bombers. What motivates them to go to such extremes? The carnal reward that is promised to them! While...631falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-traitor--676748835ef54cb9-dcff-4bd9-b878-4e0f8d9b9948Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:38:50 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord in the gospel chooses His Apostles. All of them deserted Him when He most needed them. One of them betrayed Him and committed suicide. What do these details have to do with us, modern apostles of His?836falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/good-children-honor-and-love-their-mothers--676619594921ec5b-8644-48dc-bf24-97463c885b22Sun, 07 Sep 2025 08:05:17 +0000Fr. EdwinLet us celebrate the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary!621falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-you-are-looking-for-something-easy-jesus-christ-is-not-the-answer--676538778406ea69-c340-44f0-a7f6-2047364550b5Sat, 06 Sep 2025 09:27:34 +0000Fr. EdwinThere is no such thing as Christianity Lite or Catholicism Lite. Jesus makes it clear in the gospel of today's mass.702falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-son-of-man-is-lord--6764120750f55638-14dd-4093-b3dd-c0ff7fcf6165Fri, 05 Sep 2025 04:37:12 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we listen to a familiar story of the New Testament about a discussion between Jesus and the Pharisees. This latter group questioned the lawfulness of Jesus' disciples picking and eating grain on a Sabbath. They characterized the action as...776falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fasting--676333860f02ef3f-402c-4e8a-bd8e-20ea5711a41aThu, 04 Sep 2025 12:28:01 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we are given the opportunity to check how we practice fasting according to Catholic tradition. This ascetical means is not to be limited to matters of food and drink, but to all kinds of tendencies we easily indulge in, like worrying, being...831falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-left-everything-and-followed-him--676093695af86f4d-b2c7-4f02-8c6a-f60e875f8111Wed, 03 Sep 2025 03:09:05 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, the Lord calls us like He did in the gospel. He called Simon, whom He renamed Cephas, Andrew, Simon's brother, and James and his brother John, all of them fishermen. With the miraculous catch of fish, Simon sees himself unworthy because he was...868falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/looking-to-be-with-jesus--67590745936eecdc-4ea5-4914-8cc1-b18454ca3087Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:48:50 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, Jesus reaches out to people. However, when we try to find a place where He could rest, the people continue looking for Him. This behavior is what we need to emulate and foster throughout the day: in happy times and in sad times, when we feel we...785falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-we-misread-god--67577466eb25d6eb-3eba-4afc-a136-e85ceaa8b85eMon, 01 Sep 2025 04:50:54 +0000Fr. EdwinSince we are in the business of dealing with God, we need to read Him correctly. But we go about this in exactly the way we look at Him. If we look at Him like the demon does in the gospel today--that is, he is fearful that God would destroy him--we...866falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lord-god-is-present-even-when-there-is-a-lot-of-evil-around--67570711ff7a3ea3-b3a4-4f65-8c04-07afd10bc567Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:22:05 +0000Fr. EdwinMany times we are baffled by the presence of evil. If God exists, why does evil exist? It is obvious that there is another source to account for evil and that is created freedom. Anyhow, Jesus in the gospel today reads an ancient text of sacred...886falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-best-is-yet-to-come--67570237d37b06c2-a040-4b08-951b-3138958990c9Sun, 31 Aug 2025 09:55:01 +0000Fr. EdwinOne of the greatest temptations we may get in this life and one of the greatest successes of the demon is to have convinced some of us that we need to focus only on this life here on earth, i.e., we should live thinking only of the success of this...629falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hope-and-our-talents--675631445f566401-c9e9-42b3-8d74-4cf19253e1e5Sat, 30 Aug 2025 15:47:10 +0000Fr. EdwinWe read about the famous parable of the talents that Jesus speaks to us today in the gospel of the mass. Believe it or not, these talents provide us with certain hope to reach Heaven.2185falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/some-last-will-be-first-and-some-first-will-be-last--674872730519a635-843d-4ada-8317-3bcfa31e4b99Sat, 23 Aug 2025 07:27:11 +0000Fr. EdwinSome of the first will be last and some of the last will be first. This is how today's gospel ends. The Lord gives us a glimpse regarding what is going to happen when the end comes. We will face Jesus who will judge us. The reality is that some who...836falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/superficiality-dishonesty-and-injustice--67476650b482294a-a175-4501-91ab-173484565a3eFri, 22 Aug 2025 08:33:04 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord criticizes the hypocrisy of the scribes and pharisees because they were more concerned about demanding from the people great fidelity to God and His injunctions. They, however, let themselves off any responsibility to follow those same...741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wedding-feast--67453834c581ce82-f9b2-499f-baa9-96804c659810Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:04:49 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel today tells us about another parable of Jesus where He teaches us about the Last Things, namely, heaven, hell, death, judgment. Jesus portrays heaven as a wedding feast. Our being to go to heaven is shown as the invite the king extends to...571falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/for-god-nothing-is-impossible--67413097701cf0d1-c163-4d52-807d-c30cdc811df3Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:06:29 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, the Lord makes it plain to us that he demands from us everything and that we trust Him absolutely. We cannot serve God and Mammon at the same time. We cannot have our cake and eat it!711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gentleness-and-flexibility--674109678d480aac-aecb-46cc-883c-1c494864a467Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:37:11 +0000Fr. EdwinWe expound today a couple of Virtues needed for another living together with the others, namely, gentleness and Flexibility. We do so in the context of the young man's question to Jesus narrated in today's gospel.1891falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-have-come-not-to-establish-peace-but-rather-division--6738935270baf3a0-b0e1-4562-9756-d84b9ee4b5c9Sat, 16 Aug 2025 10:08:31 +0000Fr. EdwinThe title to today's homily points out the Lord's words declaring to us that we need to reach peace through struggle to do all the good that we are capable of doing. I emphasize that we are not here in this world simply to fight against temptations to...771falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-a-child-again--67376475836d7ca9-5edd-40ea-bea7-ca6bb248030fFri, 15 Aug 2025 07:23:25 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, the Church proposes for our consideration Jesus' teachings about becoming like a child in order to belong to the Kingdom of Heaven. This carries certain consequences in how we live our lives as adult Christians. Listen to the homily.587falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fraternal-correction--67356013c177be12-01b9-4323-873f-f29eeb9a86ffWed, 13 Aug 2025 12:00:34 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus points out to us today in the gospel of the mass the obligation to mind the lives of the others. A concrete manifestation of this is the duty to show concern for them by giving them fraternal corrections and suggestions.637falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forgive-not-just-seven-times-but-seventy-seven-times--673560145e634972-2528-4de7-bc45-d58eda48ee6eWed, 13 Aug 2025 11:57:01 +0000Fr. EdwinWe will hear Jesus emphasizing again the need to forgive the others, since God forgives us our sins and faults. That is the bottom reason for the Christian duty of charity to forgive and excuse the others. The Lord points out that there should be no...768falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/see-that-you-do-not-despise-one-of-these-little-ones--6733046274793852-551f-432c-b1bc-7d6727b92eeeMon, 11 Aug 2025 11:40:38 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus shows us today His idea of being humble. He connects it to becoming a child. Hence, He expresses His concern for the child, who shouldn't be despised or harmed. The other lesson is that He elucidates what to be the greatest in His Kingdom...656falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peter-is-the-vicar-of-christ--673206057aba8c29-316c-401a-a871-b82b8321d60dSun, 10 Aug 2025 12:25:35 +0000Fr. EdwinToday's gospel shows us an intimate picture of how Jesus treated St. Peter. Our divine Redeemer paid the required Temple tax for Himself and Peter.576falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-too-must-stand-ready--6731205094cd7ea3-4d01-418a-8916-a838d349104eSat, 09 Aug 2025 11:34:20 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord's message is simple and direct. We must be prepared for the transition to the next life. We need to be because this life on Earth is merely a preparation for the definitive life in eternity.730falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-get-bent-out-of-shape--67297295f5d2d2c9-7bee-4810-8937-af00a3938e0eFri, 08 Aug 2025 03:31:09 +0000Fr. EdwinThe apostles were not able to cure the lunatic so of a man who approached Jesus for help shutter His disciples were unable to be of help for lack of faith. We need to rush to Jesus for help when we also experience our own version of "lunacy", in that...931falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deny-yourselves-and-follow-me--6729508369748b1c-02ba-4006-93f0-124c30036926Thu, 07 Aug 2025 22:27:03 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus does not hide the need to follow Him in denying oneself and carrying our Cross daily. He makes it plain and clear. However, Peter is not in the same wavelength as Our Lord. Thus, He reprimands him by calling him Satan. Peter at that point had...721falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-is-transfigured-before-them--6725790769b5a9eb-28cf-4ada-976a-5cb2d641817bTue, 05 Aug 2025 12:03:50 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus is transfigured in today's gospel to celebrate the feast of His Transfiguration. What can we learn from this Luminous mystery of the Holy Rosary?542falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-save-us--672543993497cfa5-ff2a-4447-b366-fea84f94ecefTue, 05 Aug 2025 03:51:13 +0000Fr. EdwinWe celebrate today the memorial of the dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major. It is the largest church in the world dedicated to God in honor of His Mother. It was constructed in the early 4th century on the spot where our Heavenly Mother let...642falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-the-priest-among-us--6724636247baf939-1d99-4c99-ad9f-1d0b74c5d26eMon, 04 Aug 2025 13:26:47 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we celebrate the memorial of St John Vianney, patron saint of priests. We give thanks today for our priests in a special way. But why do we have priests? Take a listen to today's homily.755falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sts-joachim-and-anne-the-parents-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary--67125438977a2692-cfc3-4fe7-ab3f-8ab1470f4dd7Sat, 26 Jul 2025 06:05:53 +0000Fr. EdwinLittle did the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary know that their daughter would become the Mother of Jesus. They simply did their duty as good parents. If we fulfill our ordinary everyday activities to the best of our abilities for the love of God,...1950falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-can--670988389ab3e9dd-9038-41c9-b94c-921b718e9273Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:26:12 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we celebrate the feast of St. James, Apostle. The gospel brings to our attention the conversation between the mother of two apostles, James and John. She requested Jesus to install her sons in the highest positions of His kingdom. Listen to the...771falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-approached-jesus--67085684a8838c12-6749-4592-9481-36ceb10dbe7eWed, 23 Jul 2025 10:33:22 +0000Fr. EdwinToday's gospel enlightens us about our relationship with the Blessed Lord. Find out about it in the podcast.761falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sower-and-the-seeds--670740448af4467a-c58f-4a3b-8e04-f586c46f09b2Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:52:41 +0000Fr. EdwinWe are called by the gospel today to be good ground for the seeds God does in our souls.854falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-are-you-looking-for--67065289a339a1e3-380a-40c4-9ba7-90128a337133Tue, 22 Jul 2025 02:40:24 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we celebrate the feast of St. Mary Magdalene, Apostle. That's right! She is the first one asked by Our Lord to announce the Good News of Jesus' resurrection. He has triumphed over sin and death. This is totally unprecedented. She is a woman!856falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-evil-generation-asks-for-a-sign--6705058914c67768-39c3-4687-b3f7-aeed59f7e656Sun, 20 Jul 2025 23:01:02 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel today tells us about signs. There were people, the scribes and pharisees, who asked our Lord for a sign. Check out His reply.681falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/martha-welcomed-him-but-mary-chose-the-better-part--67035040988a3ac2-918e-4cd3-9370-25044b936c93Sat, 19 Jul 2025 03:54:35 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we meet Martha and Mary at their home with Jesus as their guest. The two present to us two different ways of living our lives here on earth. We know that our stay here on earth is a preparation to be with God for eternity. Martha felt harassed...884falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/and-in-his-name-the-gentiles-will-hope--67030747a2d5686c-40db-4aa2-8c8f-7ca7000464c4Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:39:11 +0000Fr. EdwinToday's gospel reveals the difference in the words we utter in response to different circumstances that happen to us. With bad things, we can curse. With good things, we react differently. The last line of the text tells us about reacting with hope....946falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-is-lord-even-of-the-sabbath--6700983126330266-2bb8-4323-a6c4-eb22eec2d5f1Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:06:04 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, Jesus clarifies who is the Lord! This term was employed by the reverent Jews with respect to God's name. They preferred not to pronounce His Name and use another term. They applied the word the Romans used to refer to their Emperor. Thus, what...781falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rest-in-the-lord-jesus--6699394235f6728d-72b7-4f76-8cc7-f1ff3fcab9c8Wed, 16 Jul 2025 06:38:43 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus invites us in today's gospel to rest, and to rest in Him. He described how this looks like. We should imitate Him, in being meek and humble of heart.951falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-to-be-childlike-to-know-and-love-god-more-intimately--669832756ba6de66-d693-488c-8c35-fce239dfec17Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:01:40 +0000Fr. EdwinToday's gospel message is too significant to overlook or to miss. It is so because we all want to become friends of Jesus Christ. For that to happen, we need what our Lord reveals today. We need to be childlike. Listen to the homily.601falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/capharnaum-will-be-thrust-into-hell--66971592f77f8740-a9c3-4514-aa24-d803e62df8c2Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:34:58 +0000Fr. EdwinToday's gospel reveals to us a certain frustration of Jesus. Capharnaum became His second residence, after Nazareth. He adopted the city as His HQ for His public phase of His stay on Earth. He performed many miracles there, but still its population...671falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-is-absolutely-everything-he-wants--66962489ab0ce324-25d2-4221-bd8e-df911097a82dSun, 13 Jul 2025 09:49:52 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus explains clearly today what He wants from His followers. He does not mince words. He does not hide behind euphemisms. Nobody will be able to say that any of His demands or requirements were not clearly made plain. He employs strong words. His...731falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eternal-life-and-our-neighbor--66954194658df93c-baae-44a8-8fe1-b655acde6f91Sat, 12 Jul 2025 10:04:54 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel today addresses these two very important questions, namely, eternal life and the identity of our neighbor. Let us be open to the words of Jesus so we could adopt whatever measure or make necessary adjustments in our lives to incorporate...936falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-not-be-afraid--66943421d4623b42-785e-4b57-b1f0-b0c533b608faFri, 11 Jul 2025 11:04:35 +0000Fr. EdwinBe not afraid! We address those bad fears in today's gospel!938falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beware-many-other-shepherds-vie-to-guide-our-souls--66925202a27fa1e7-3e6d-4489-8fa3-13048b31ccdeThu, 10 Jul 2025 09:45:51 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lords sees us all as sheep without a shepherd. We tend to be defenseless when facing the enemies of our soul, especially the devil and his two allies, namely, worldliness and our fallen nature. Hence, He reveals to us today that He is the shepherd...906falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-generous-in-giving-to-the-others-for-god-does-not-charge-us-anything-for-any-of-his-gifts-to-us--6691385852b49bfa-57ed-4a51-880d-ae323984d878Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:20:55 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord asks us to be generous since He has been generous with us. His gifts are totally gratuitous. He was never obliged to give us anything, least of all to award us the gift of existing and is that of being destined to be with Him for eternity....1006falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-continues-today-in-summoning-us-for-something--6689451067cc9ce1-85a9-44f1-a457-642f076215c4Tue, 08 Jul 2025 06:28:46 +0000Fr. EdwinBeing summoned by God is something we need to get used to. Today's gospel particularly illustrates this. Jesus called some of his disciples and sent them as His apostles. He calls us all the time because He is always in touch with us. Our problem is...916falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mute-and-dumb-demonn--66879253f9a24010-8de5-406d-b0c2-23bedee1468bMon, 07 Jul 2025 01:41:15 +0000Fr. EdwinHaven't you experienced those moments when you felt that you needed help, or you had questions, or felt that you needed to accept or acknowledge responsibility for something, etc? We all have gone through them. We actually continue to experience those...900falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trust-jesus--66874251d931bb64-361b-4bc7-b4aa-09b94e8a8ed0Sun, 06 Jul 2025 08:54:37 +0000Fr. EdwinOur relationship with God boils down to trusting Him. The gospel today provides us two miracles-both happening to women-where trust in Jesus is highlighted. Explore this in the homily.878falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-christians-are-the-first-thing-others-experience-of-jesus-christ--668679080c7a7227-b970-4cf4-83f8-4259668463adSat, 05 Jul 2025 10:57:58 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, the Lord tells us about our role in the Church. We are like ambassadors of Christ. We are the face of Christ to the others. They will be attracted or repelled by Christ depending on each of us showing the face of Christ to them.912falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-the-wedding-guests-fast-when-the-bridegroom-is-still-with-them--6686215676bca128-df6b-44e2-88d4-f0602c20ef3cFri, 04 Jul 2025 15:29:34 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel today sends us to contemplate Jesus explaining to the Jews the reason why His disciples did not fast just like them. They were proud about themselves being able to fast so much, such that they were critical of Jesus' followers who did not...857falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/those-who-are-well-do-not-need-the-doctor--668561911aeb4605-a020-4353-8c70-d5e9747b5ea2Fri, 04 Jul 2025 02:00:09 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus is Saviour. Hence, He came looking for sinners, like you and I. We should approach Him with confidence and simplicity. We should accept that we are sinners. We are not past sinners. We are sinners now. Hence, we need the doctor to help us heal.739falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-lord-and-my-god--668315028192eabe-ab97-4679-83b5-beefbc10e198Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:58:54 +0000Fr. EdwinWe need to live our Faith, not only saying it or reciting some formula. We need to struggle to live according to its demands.1011falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/demons-and-swine--66824960ffaec4fb-a2c4-4c09-afda-268ea85b84f7Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:39:32 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord in today's gospel shows us how much He values man and his salvation relative to the swine that were in the area. The thing is the demons asked Him that they move to the swine. After He gave them leave, they entered the pigs and rushed them...711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-save-us--6680387210cc0214-7e5a-437c-9df1-d2ce55f33da1Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:49:28 +0000Fr. EdwinLord, save us! That was how the disciples woke Jesus up in the midst of that raging storm. What could you expect them to do? The waves were swamping the boat that they feared for their lives. Jesus got up without any care in the world. This is...881falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/follow-me--667945845887766a-b92c-4e7d-ba83-209f23ec5434Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:32:37 +0000Fr. EdwinLet us observe the Sacred Humanity of Our Lord. Since He is perfect man, His most attractive. People wanted to follow Him. But do you have what it requires to follow Him?815falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-you-know-all-things-you-know-that-i-love-you--66785185024a7bbd-a1c5-42a3-b388-d1e6ad21b4e4Sat, 28 Jun 2025 10:58:42 +0000Fr. EdwinWe celebrate today two of the greatest apostles of Jesus Christ. Their witness and example should spur us on also in loving Jesus with deeds, even when we are beset by personal weaknesses and sins. The Lord did not choose them because they were...766falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/his-mother-kept-all-these-things-in-her-hearyt--667698505572aaf7-da43-471c-a978-8f708872f93fFri, 27 Jun 2025 08:38:24 +0000Fr. EdwinAfter the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we now look into the Immaculate Heart of Mary. I recall from my teenage years what the adults called dirty, like dirty jokes, dirty pictures, dirty movies, etc. I wondered what was dirty. Was it sex? Was it something...1069falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rejoice-with-me-because-i-have-found-my-lost-sheep--66769849a9841f64-f715-41f2-95f9-ac0604d48570Fri, 27 Jun 2025 08:04:42 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, the Church wants us to know the Heart of Jesus! It is Valentine's Day between God and Man, Man collectively, but especially man in particular, i.e., each one of us. Indeed, God wants to have a personal relationship with each one of us. Explore...1062falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/by-their-fruits-you-will-know-them--66723509853f40f9-3d38-4efd-b1a0-49d1999839dbTue, 24 Jun 2025 09:47:27 +0000Fr. EdwinLet us not kid ourselves. Today's gospel only reinforces our conviction about the fact that we can be led astray by deceitful people. Adam and Eve's experience with the serpent continues nowadays. Satan is always on the prowl looking for fresh...981falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-is-john-the-baptizer--66705748c52f4d85-f117-40ca-b976-9ceeb545c3c5Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:19:09 +0000Fr. EdwinWe celebrate the birthday of St. John the Baptist. Discover the reasons we do this in the Catholic Church. Aside from his birthday, we also celebrate those of the Blessed Virgin Mary and of Our Blessed Lord Jesus Christ. What makes this cousin of...686falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/remove-the-beam-in-your-eye-first--66705750374ae557-3701-4a9a-81c9-45d292743710Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:13:51 +0000Fr. EdwinIt is good policy to check ourselves in the mirror during the day. We do have a good image of physical selves but we need to verify and check whether that is actually the case. If we do this with respect to our physical selves, we also need to do this...909falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-christ-is-truly-really-and-substantially-present-in-the-holy-eucharist--66668429b80afd0b-4eac-402a-a981-6f3ab1aaf2bfSat, 21 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000Fr. EdwinWe celebrate today the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ. We give witness to the world of the Real Presence in the Holy Eucharist. Hidden under the appearance of bread and wine is the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of the...851falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trust-in-god-is-the-best-measure-of-our-following-him--66653718749150b4-9163-4309-b7ca-51339418adf2Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:43:40 +0000Fr. EdwinWe cannot serve two masters. Jesus n tells us so much. But He does not only mean that we follow and obey Him. He also means that we trust HIM. Our trust in Him is tested all the time. The devil only wants us to distrust Him. That's how he got our...847falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-your-heart-most-attached-to--66627012426540a5-0aaa-4bb2-a21f-c0cf5eb2a946Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:25:10 +0000Fr. EdwinWhere does your heart go during the day? What consumes your heart as you go about your day? Jesus wants us to examine ourselves to answer these questions derived from the gospel today. In theory, that center where our heart should revolve around is...768falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-is-how-you-are-to-pray--66619390b717890f-ea65-4ad4-94da-e41daa5ea783Thu, 19 Jun 2025 02:44:13 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord teaches us today how we are to pray. We need to underscore that Jesus teaches us HOW we are to connect with God. Perhaps we do not need to say this prayer all the time, but we have here the model and pattern of HOW we need to pay. Hence, we...711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-father-who-sees-in-secret-what-you-do-will-reward-you--66602837a9db9ea8-4d95-4c46-8d2f-4d3c5266ff6eWed, 18 Jun 2025 13:01:01 +0000Fr. EdwinLet us take care of our personal formation, where we strive to go for real work on acquiring virtues, rather than being satisfied with a mere image or reputation. We might fall into the trap so rampant nowadays of being superficial in improving...771falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-your-enemies--665741391d530c03-ee0a-43ab-ae95-3c5eb2a03c91Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:56:39 +0000Fr. EdwinToday's gospel is simple. Love your Enemies!642falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seek-no-revenge--66568585d743fbe4-f860-44b2-9a6e-565e389b62c2Sun, 15 Jun 2025 20:57:51 +0000Fr. EdwinWe have heard the principle, "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth." Our Lord requires His followers not to seek revenge, but to be merciful. This is the most difficult challenge perhaps in Christianity. Anyhow, Jesus never said it would be easy...641falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-has-revealed-himself-to-us--66565014be8aaf2d-2bbe-4447-9875-b3014f17fefdSun, 15 Jun 2025 11:58:03 +0000Fr. EdwinToday we celebrate our faith's highest mystery. Let's learn how to live it in our lives.756falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yes-should-mean-yes-and-no-should-mean-no--665471837c06af4c-a3ff-41f8-b8c0-6b36870e3fcdFri, 13 Jun 2025 11:16:46 +0000Fr. EdwinHonesty and simplicity may not be in vogue nowadays. What is in is complicatedness, wordiness, falsehood, misinformation, etc. Jesus reminds us in today's gospel about the importance of truthfulness and the commitment we each make in declaring each truth.601falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-us-bring-to-our-prayer-whatever-happens-to-us-so-that-we-can-discern-god-s-will--66535541419468a5-8fdd-4639-8e36-085d962b35c1Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:06:49 +0000Fr. EdwinWe read today's gospel about Jesus teaching about the requirements of His Law. He discusses the nature of sin originating in man's higher powers. Hence, any sin begins in our thinking and willing. Then, He instructs us to flee from occasions of sin....701falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-a-priest-we-have--665143302dcb37e9-2159-4571-9944-0454db922f81Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:34:52 +0000Fr. EdwinWe celebrate today the best gift we have in Jesus Christ as the Priest. With His priesthood we have been saved. All His actions on earth were transformed by His priestly nature and mission that we can now enjoy filiation with God and destiny in...788falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-came-to-fulfill-the-law-and-not-to-abolish-it--66497758893609b1-0f46-41dc-b8dc-97eb1ba87959Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:06:23 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord Jesus Christ reveals in the gospel today His mind and intentions with regard to the Law that Was revealed before His coming. He had no intention of changing it, but to fulfill it. Just like what we saw yesterday when He introduced a...858falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-were-not-made-to-conform-to-the-world-but-to-give-christian-flavor-to-it--6647924652f97c21-10cb-4046-bbf6-08bc7dd87626Mon, 09 Jun 2025 19:44:58 +0000Fr. EdwinWhat would you say of a lighted bulb not giving off light? Or a live charcoal not giving off heat? A Christian is supposed to change his environment and to bring it closer to God.753falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-know-you-have-a-mother-in-heaven--66469125e5879b44-ca45-4580-b4a2-9803eeec859bMon, 09 Jun 2025 08:12:08 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus gave us His Mother to be our Mother too! Mater Dei, Mater nostra! Children look like their parents. How do we try better to imitate her?725falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-holy-spirit-ignites-the-nascent-church-into-action--6643674938ea7ce0-ba12-44cb-80a7-75fa94a57af8Sat, 07 Jun 2025 09:01:03 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, the Church opens so officially with the coming of the Holy Spirit in the fullest sense, enough to send each of the weak and fearful apostles to evangelize the Church, and even face martyrdom. We need Him more, nowadays.631falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/testimony-of-st-john--66421740469a3a62-b38c-4f45-b1e2-d019ce48e176Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:20:24 +0000Fr. EdwinWe end the reading of the gospel written by St. John, the Apostle. This ending comes with two details. The first one is about the preoccupation of St. Peter for the future of St. John. St. Peter just received his mandate to take care of Jesus' flock...636falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/follow-me--66407028b4438a9f-896e-4872-980f-0bb7d64be08dThu, 05 Jun 2025 11:13:56 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. John, the Evangelist's gospel ending is the focus of today's mass. He tells us two things. First, St. Peter, after having been told about how he would die, wondered what would happen to St. John. Jesus teaches us also about focusing ourselves in...636falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-love-me--664065590ef15e5c-3943-4ecb-9f8c-5354febd26b9Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:19:33 +0000Fr. EdwinToday's gospel reveals to us God's attitude and disposition with respect to any of us sinners. He only asks us one question. Our imagination and egoism worry us with meant questions to rob us of self- worth and peace. "Do you love me?"is all He is...856falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-we-foster-unity-among-ourselves-as-a-way-of-dealing-with-the-holy-spirit--66394192157b7e43-cc35-476a-842a-573b15108addWed, 04 Jun 2025 09:45:14 +0000Fr. EdwinLet us each contribute our share to seek unity in the Church.774falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-they-be-one-just-as-we-are-one--66378390a948c3ef-ac7f-4df9-9d75-3eea2936fe9aTue, 03 Jun 2025 04:35:44 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel today brings up the matter of Jesus' priestly prayer for unity. It is a divine attribute. Jesus prays that we be one with Him. Unity is a attribute of the divine nature. He is One, indivisible in Himself where everything in Him is...733falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/take-courage-i-have-conquered-the-world--66355466929940b8-d910-4335-b890-ebb0f85840f5Sun, 01 Jun 2025 09:57:22 +0000Fr. EdwinTake courage, I have conquered the world! We should listen to these words of Jesus all the time to remind ourselves that we belong to the Easter people and Alleluia is our song, borrowing the words of St. John Paul II. He conquered death. He won our...714falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-ascended-into-heaven-where-he-waits-for-us--6635408175f9e30f-0635-4259-96af-80c8533733d0Sun, 01 Jun 2025 04:10:49 +0000Fr. EdwinWe celebrate today the Lord's departure for Heaven in His Ascension to Heaven to sit at the right hand of His Father, from there He shall come to judge the living and the dead. This is what we contemplate in the second mystery of the Glorious...779falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/saturday-my-soul-magnifies-the-lord-6woe-31may25--6634648138604e35-d6b5-47fc-bf44-93b0f8ec67eaSat, 31 May 2025 01:04:01 +0000Fr. EdwinLet us rush to do good, like Mary making haste to help her cousin.612falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-one-will-take-your-joy-away-from-you--66325564cce39aa6-4c4a-4e45-a62a-c1be8777ee23Thu, 29 May 2025 09:52:55 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, the gospel continues to tell us about joy. That no one will remove our joy from us is what Jesus assures us. Very much part of our Christian vocation is being joyful. Are we happy? We should be happy--not in the sense of an animal that is...830falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-will-grieve-but-your-grief-will-become-joy--663218542ad40883-3ad5-4059-9913-13c753c0e646Thu, 29 May 2025 01:23:52 +0000Fr. EdwinOur dear Lord Jesus seems to like to play hide and seek. Life is full of this, just like He made Our Lady and St. Joseph look for Him for the 3-4 days He was missing and was found in the Temple. In today's gospel, He apparently meant something like...668falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-spirit-of-truth-will-guide-you--663212989dea5e19-8850-457b-9a8d-c080726e4c10Thu, 29 May 2025 00:54:54 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus reminds us that the Holy Spirit will come. He will guide them to the Truth. Normally, we depend on our thinking power to navigate through our lives. Jesus reveals to us that He will send the Spirit to guide us. That guidance will come in the...733falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/for-if-i-do-not-go-the-advocate-will-not-come-to-you--662907655df72575-dbf1-41b3-ab95-6a07d6a80837Tue, 27 May 2025 06:44:26 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord Jesus prepares His followers for His departure. He explains to them the reason He needed to leave them, even though this would bring them grief. He emphasized to them, and to all of us and those who will follow Him till the end of time, that...920falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-spirit-of-truth-will-testify-to-me--6626928627b258a9-2175-4b7a-906f-5738825aec7dSun, 25 May 2025 10:35:09 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Church in today's liturgy of the word is more explicit in mentioning the Holy Spirit, Who will be sent from the Father. Jesus says that He is another Advocate for us in front of God. He is also the witness of Jesus before us. The reason is that He...709falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-are-called-to-the-oneness-of-god-and-the-blessed-trinity--66246844e7164e7b-3cd4-495b-9554-eab1066084bfSat, 24 May 2025 08:49:48 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, the Church proceeds in Her plan to introduce to us the Third Person of The Blessed Trinity, namely, the Holy Spirit. For that, she continues to preach about love. A result of love is unity. The bond of the Blessed Trinity is the Love of God. In...990falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-do-not-belong-to-the-world-and-i-have-chosen-you-out-of-the-world--662205979f78dfb3-51a2-4e4d-9d63-51f1a1cf976bFri, 23 May 2025 05:59:56 +0000Fr. EdwinThus, we have the explanation of many of our problems in this world. There is sin and its allies in the world, the flesh and the devil. Jesus speaks about this opposite force against His desire to save and redeem man and the universe. Let us be aware...1086falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-is-my-commandment-love-one-another--66198370d2bdf691-e148-4726-a091-865c4b5a9a3fThu, 22 May 2025 06:43:20 +0000Fr. EdwinWe hear Jesus loud and clear. In another homily, Jesus spoke of this commandment also, but He referred to this commandment as the new commandment. That is evident, since we need to be reminded of this all the time. It is so easy to disobey this,...705falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/remain-in-my-love-that-your-joy-might-be-complete--66179973d61b66d1-6881-49cc-a2d2-d24a4a4e4e46Wed, 21 May 2025 04:45:56 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, our Mother the Church feeds us with this episode of Our Lord's life where He connects love, with keeping His Commandments, and joy. He continues to invite us to follow His commandments because that is how we prove our love for Him. No other or...884falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whoever-remains-in-me-and-i-in-him-will-bear-much-fruit--66167908605f073a-6768-4818-bf64-15fc4cb11c0bTue, 20 May 2025 08:38:11 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord reveals to us a physical image about a supernatural reality. The allegory is the vine and its branches. He is the vine and we are the branches. It is clear that being connected to the vine will keep us the branches alive and fruitful. Not...886falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-will-follow-you-wherever-you-go--661537926b605ab0-06d8-425f-9ff6-619ca435ac4dMon, 19 May 2025 15:59:13 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus illustrates to us the meaning of the claim that we follow Him. Today, Jesus proposes certain comparisons and analogies about what it means to follow Him. The idea He wants us to grasp is that following Him is absolutely more demanding than any...791falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-advocate-whom-the-father-will-send-will-teach-you-everything--6613802195e9a61f-cc5a-4e52-85fc-8fdefb582554Sun, 18 May 2025 09:05:45 +0000Fr. EdwinToday's gospel reveals to us Jesus' revelation of the Advocate, the Holy Spirit. It is God revealing Himself to us. He revealed He has a Logos of Himself, the Word of God, begotten by the Father. Those are two divine Persons. Then the third Person is...709falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-give-you-a-new-commandment-love-one-another--661291841267f065-6cc3-4743-8dd0-4499c1b84685Sat, 17 May 2025 09:09:24 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus called this commandment a new commandment, namely, love one another. It is not new because it just came out from God instructing us on how to deal with one another. It is new because we can always begin again. We find it to be difficult to love...1054falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whoever-has-seen-me-has-seen-the-father--661230719cad83e8-d3f7-4b27-980b-b5a49e035ed5Fri, 16 May 2025 16:50:54 +0000Fr. EdwinToday's gospel is most interesting! It consists of Jesus' revelation of His relationship with His Father. Philip, one of His Apostles, asks Him about showing the Father to them. Jesus replies that the Father and Him are one such that when you see the...1088falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-am-the-way-and-the-truth-and-the-life--66098708d5edc7d3-aa22-49e9-a5db-f032bc680209Thu, 15 May 2025 08:13:26 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus speaks to us about our troubles in today's gospel. We all get troubled, one way or another. It is very proper of creatures because of our limitations that troubles assail us. We fuss about things too. Many times we get ourselves uselessly...864falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-are-the-light-of-the-world--6608055981d8e64f-de05-427d-a864-30089f14c022Wed, 14 May 2025 03:32:59 +0000Fr. EdwinWe are situated by today's gospel in the sermon on the mount of Jesus. After He taught the Beatitudes, one of the things He was saying referred to two images that He identified Christians or followers of His should be like. Those items are salt and...988falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lot-fell-on-matthias--660758752f682558-a37e-4bc1-9e0f-ee6f0b9d8607Tue, 13 May 2025 17:14:40 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we celebrate the feast of an Apostle. Matthias is his name. He was chosen to replace the slot of the twelve--clearly taken from the number of tribes of Israel, i.e., twelve--vacated by Judas Iscariot. They cast lots and the lot fell on...668falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-am-the-gate-for-the-sheep--660378706c679fd1-8945-4156-9f79-a77c95b39c6eSun, 11 May 2025 10:26:37 +0000Fr. EdwinToday's gospel continues the Good Shepherd theme of yesterday's liturgy. Our dear Lord cautions us so we learn to discern good from bad, i.e., the good helps us to reach our true and final destiny, namely, heaven; but there are other actors in this...941falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-us-listen-to-the-good-shepherd--660301314ea13a33-787a-4310-b54f-d9b0d2c29eafSat, 10 May 2025 14:37:05 +0000Fr. EdwinWho is the Good Shepherd? This is the 4th Sunday of Easter theme. The shepherd leads his sheep to clean waters and healthy grass. He protects them from dangers and predators. But the sheep need to learn to listen to him, and let itself be led by him....778falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nowhere-else-to-go-because-you-have-the-words-of-eternal-life--66012107793f9b75-2487-4621-8cb9-caacc7929f1cFri, 09 May 2025 07:03:43 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord's Eucharistic discourse winds up today in the gospel taken from St. John Chapter 6. It all comes to a head because Jesus proposes that we need to eat His Flesh and drink His Blood to have eternal life. Many of His followers found this...718falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-flesh-is-food-and-my-blood-is-drink--65997845ee22855a-0473-4147-8705-4e1ca92183c5Thu, 08 May 2025 10:38:22 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus now goes full mode in revealing His doctrine about His Body and Blood being real Food and Drink. We need this nourishment to enter eternal life. His words indicate that this need is absolutely. Without this Food and Drink we will not have Life...832falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bread-that-i-shall-give-is-my-flesh-for-the-life-of-the-world--65969792bb306ddb-1b82-486a-a626-abf9bee05306Wed, 07 May 2025 09:37:26 +0000Fr. EdwinWe continue with John Chapter 6 today in the gospel. We have our dear Lord reveal to us for the first time that the bread of life He was offering to the Jews was His very own Flesh. What that means remains to be seen in the next installments of this...709falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-will-of-god-for-us--65937196Today, Jesus reveals that Will of His Father and His role in getting that Will to be done. We pray quite often the Lord's Prayer, where we beseech our Heavenly Father to grant that His Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. That Will's contents will be revealed to us by the Lord. It will be through the taking in of the Bread of Life that that Will shall be done. Listen to the homily for today.]]>888a7cab-d99b-45ef-a58d-e297e171c9a8Tue, 06 May 2025 08:33:48 +0000Fr. Edwin Today, Jesus reveals that Will of His Father and His role in getting that Will to be done. We pray quite often the Lord's Prayer, where we beseech our Heavenly Father to grant that His Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. That Will's contents...Today, Jesus reveals that Will of His Father and His role in getting that Will to be done. We pray quite often the Lord's Prayer, where we beseech our Heavenly Father to grant that His Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. That Will's contents will be revealed to us by the Lord. It will be through the taking in of the Bread of Life that that Will shall be done. Listen to the homily for today.]]>814falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/work-for-the-food-from-heaven--659196034a86860e-32ff-4e51-899a-c4fcaee1e8ddMon, 05 May 2025 08:43:53 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel today prods us to want this food from Heaven. Jesus invites us to this. If we want to enjoy Heaven, we need this kind of food He is offering. Jesus identifies Himself to be this Food from Heaven. If we eat this food, then Heaven will ours....644falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-food-that-brings-us-places--659030055b82a01d-d6fe-450b-bd4f-b21bf34ae830Sun, 04 May 2025 09:10:47 +0000Fr. EdwinWe continue reading today about Jesus and His Eucharistic Discourse. He had performed the miracle of multiplying the bread and fish. Now, He changed the setting to help us realize that He wanted to set the stage for the next step in His plan. In the...757falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-lord-is-always-there--659012945143e0a2-9fc4-4766-aa0a-eaf9cd8bbc9dSun, 04 May 2025 07:07:14 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Church presents to us the third appearance of the risen Lord to some of His disciples when they went fishing. He is only the fellow who happens to be standing by the sea shore near where they are fishing. He asks them about their catch. To their...772falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/go-into-the-whole-world-and-proclaim-the-gospel-to-every-creature--65717100d8e85bac-1641-4b41-941f-ea679cca926bFri, 25 Apr 2025 01:38:31 +0000Fr. EdwinWhen the Lord resurrected from the dead, He instructed His apostles to spread out and reach all places in the known world to preach the Good News. The Greek term employed in this instruction is evangelion. The Romans used this word to refer to the...884falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-had-breakfast-with-the-risen-lord--65695418a2a410bc-8689-4738-99bc-4c27604edd28Thu, 24 Apr 2025 03:33:47 +0000Fr. EdwinWhat would you do if you're invited to have breakfast with the newly resurrected Jesus Christ, who was crucified and confirmed dead a couple of days before? The risen Lord appears to His disciples while they were fishing. They did not recognize Him....817falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thus-it-was-written-that-the-christ-would-suffer-and-rise-from-the-dead-on-the-third-day-24apr25--65675906bbaef987-3a1e-4bf1-ab80-87ffe6d01be4Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:49:16 +0000Fr. EdwinWe today about the recipe of our Lord for our lives. He lived this recipe first, since He is our Leader in Life. He went ahead of us to suffer, die and resurrect from the dead. This is the paschal process we need to undergo also. Without the...618falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wedneday-of-holy-week-the-insincerity-of-judas-iscariot-16apr25--65591609ecb468ce-71d5-4068-a063-c0ccec6b5eabWed, 16 Apr 2025 08:16:26 +0000Fr. EdwinWe read again about Judas Iscariot. But this time from the gospel of St. Matthew Chapter 26. We find him approaching the chief priests of the Jews asking how much they'd pay him if he handed Jesus to them. Wow! This shocks me. Imagine an intimate...822falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tuesday-of-holy-week-our-lord-s-way-of-the-cross-15apr25--6557853745f3dd1d-82fb-4b85-a895-5bf9abf3efb3Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:07:22 +0000Fr. EdwinOur dear Lord's Way of the Cross is very like our own journey in this Life.1948false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-her-keep-this-for-the-day-of-my-burial--65556360ce07a0b4-0415-4435-ab27-0cfbf9e547d8Sun, 13 Apr 2025 09:58:57 +0000Fr. EdwinWe read in the gospel today about that Mary who "wasted" an expensive perfume used also for anointing corpses in Jewish culture, on the feet of Jesus. This gesture was evidently one of love and affection. Mary was the sister of Martha and Lazarus....765falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/palm-sunday--65548399b5321c48-c104-44db-91e9-1c3e40b81814Sat, 12 Apr 2025 08:12:59 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we join the entire Church with Jesus Christ to begin Holy Week. Today is referred to at the day of the triumphal entry into the ancient city of Jerusalem, where Jesus would triumph over sin and death. For Him to triumph over death, He needed to...878falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-gather-together-in-unity-the-scattered-children-of-god--6553376029a5bd4e-ca79-4fae-ab51-624343c9ccaeFri, 11 Apr 2025 01:17:42 +0000Fr. EdwinOur dear Lord is at the doorstep of Holy Week, i.e., the commencement of His Passion and death on the Cross. His sentiments and thoughts center on His mission to accomplish, and that is to save mankind, all men and women, from the beginning of time to...723falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-wanted-to-arrest-jesus-but-he-eluded-them--65522677c2517af7-705b-4621-858b-ae5580990139Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:27:44 +0000Fr. EdwinWe continue to follow Jesus in His growing tense confrontations with the Jews. They challenged His claims. They continue to be irrational in not seeing any connection between the evidence of His power to do what only God can do, and His open...749falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-father-abraham-rejoiced-because-he-saw-my-day--65461238643a87c6-1401-44d1-b063-e1390a47427fWed, 09 Apr 2025 09:39:09 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus continues in the gospel today to equate Himself with God. The Jews continue to resist Him and are adamant with their short-sighted views of Him.966falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-will-make-you-really-free--6545620385ef7075-ecae-46f6-9850-f50e7e1b6dd5Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:04:12 +0000Fr. EdwinThe truth will set you free. If Jesus identifies Himself with the Truth--since He declared that He is the Way, the Truth and the Life--then, He is inviting us to be united to Him.1013falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-you-have-lifted-up-the-son-of-man-then-you-will-know-that-i-am-he--65405140fae952d2-1f83-46bf-aae5-feede250f1caMon, 07 Apr 2025 12:52:13 +0000Fr. EdwinToday's gospel teaches us the parallel drawn by the Lord between what happened to the chosen people on their long journey to the promised land and what Jesus would do for them also centuries later. To save those bitten by the poisonous serpents during...814falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-am-the-light-of-the-world--654002397662dacf-aa7a-470d-b01e-86a71e10ccb8Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:13:00 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus is the Light of the World. That assumes that there is darkness first. We need God to shed light on the world, events, natural mysteries, etc. Otherwise, it is so easy to get lost nowadays. There are other creatures peddling their own stuff on...893falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-the-one-among-you-who-is-without-sin-be-the-first-to-throw-a-stone-at-her--65367955dd3f09a1-161c-4b2a-9220-5e01646aef80Sat, 05 Apr 2025 08:33:56 +0000Fr. EdwinTruly, this gospel of today is one of the most moving in the life of Jesus. Are we to condemn the adulteress caught in the act of adultery? Off the cuff, we might say we would. It is so easy to condemn the others, to write them off, to focus on their...978falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-christ-will-not-come-from-galilee-will-he--65344107bc23c157-8695-4935-a6a0-a0a424b913a4Fri, 04 Apr 2025 03:58:31 +0000Fr. EdwinA division was forming among the crowd surrounding Jesus. On one hand, were those who opined that Jesus was the long-awaited Messiah for the usual obvious reasons like His miracles and His teachings. On the other hand, we those who opined otherwise,...806falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-tried-to-arrest-him-but-his-hour-had-not-yet-come--65334169e29a2b4c-83a3-4707-add8-4e058d6fe486Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:51:54 +0000Fr. EdwinIt is clear in the gospel of today's mass that His enemies were on the lookout for Him to arrest Him and bring Him to "justice." At least, that was what they had in mind. The text narrates His attending a big feast among the Israelites--the feast of...1087falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moses-himself-will-accuse-you--6529556042ce0073-6034-4098-acf1-c90a9c00e8dfWed, 02 Apr 2025 00:58:28 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus speaks to us in the gospel about His credibility. In the end, we need to believe Him and His teachings because He provides us with motives of credibility. He does not demand from us belief or faith, with no incentives or reinforcements to...903falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oneness-in-god--652677480d98dec6-e905-4a38-a550-c2ec85804cfaTue, 01 Apr 2025 03:17:00 +0000Fr. EdwinGod is the Supreme Being, and therefore, He is One. Inside God, there are three divine Persons, who are One God. Only one divine nature, but three divine Persons, possessing this one divine nature. In the gospel today, Jesus impresses on us His...871falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/immediately-the-man-became-well--652466936c60c301-5e8c-4d5f-926a-9cee72284a4aMon, 31 Mar 2025 05:42:50 +0000Fr. EdwinWe read in the gospel of today, Tuesday 01 April 2025, about one of the miracles of Jesus performed in the pool of Bethesda, near the Temple and the Sheep Gate. He pitied a man who has been ill for 38 years already and was there together with many...900falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/go-your-son-shall-live--65233954ff377869-6915-438d-8df4-043f3983b388Sun, 30 Mar 2025 08:17:48 +0000Fr. EdwinThere are many lessons in the gospel today. We read from St. John's Gospel about a court official who son needed to be healed so he would not die. He had gone to where Jesus was. Jesus was in Cana in Galilee, while the child was in Capernaum. Jesus...1009falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-brother-was-dead-and-has-come-to-life-again--6522165131ccefa2-a716-4868-904d-e23f552797eaSat, 29 Mar 2025 22:33:43 +0000Fr. EdwinThis is what is important. It is a pity how some people want and insist to want to live in the past. They do not want to think of the future and of what they could do. And in this matter, we need to because Jesus wants it. He lived it. He went through...748falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/humility-wins-the-day--651810952d41e94d-9620-4b0d-9d6d-a63898b73bd2Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:23:20 +0000Fr. EdwinTo cure us of our most basic problem, Jesus came to teach us about by example. He always teaches in this manner. He does demand so much from us. He demands from Himself the same thing and He carries the brunt of it all. He treats our deepest wounds...986falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lord-our-god-is-one-lord--6517532514fe22c5-0cb3-46b6-8074-1835aa4e8ae1Fri, 28 Mar 2025 03:45:25 +0000Fr. EdwinThe principle delineated by the gospel today is the most assaulted teaching in the Church and the world today. It has been attacked since the dawn of history. Hence, the Lord underscores it. We should repeat it often in our hearts and minds. It is the...938falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lord-our-god-is-one-lord-and-you-shall-love-the-lord-your-god--651588394d3db9b5-5cd0-4a63-9828-d6cd5ac5b7b7Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:26:00 +0000Fr. EdwinThis principle we read in the Gospel today is one we need to read and meditate one regularly, especially because we are exposed in the middle of the world to different points of view and examples and lifestyles and doctrines. So, if we are not careful...887falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pick-a-side-and-stick-to-it--65156334211e3a97-02dd-4180-8e0c-2d971a8ab521Thu, 27 Mar 2025 07:49:48 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel today encourages us to pick the side of the truth so that we can find ourselves able to reach Heaven. That is the goal, i.e., to be with the Light. Light is symbolic of Jesus Christ. The gospel tells us of the people accusing Jesus of...852falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whoever-keeps-and-teaches-the-law-will-be-called-great--6513217382cca77b-2fcc-498f-889f-281873ccf49eWed, 26 Mar 2025 09:46:32 +0000Fr. EdwinToday's gospel underlines the fundamental importance of studying the teachings of the Catholic Church in faith and morals.631falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/and-the-word-was-made-flesh-and-dwelt-among-us--65092246a63e1d70-2353-4b3e-91c6-b5d22753bd16Tue, 25 Mar 2025 01:35:32 +0000Fr. EdwinWe celebrate today the first Joyful Mystery of the Holy Rosary, namely, the Annunciation. We celebrate God's work of Redemption that went on to high gear because God became flesh today. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit in the most pure womb of the...523falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tuesday-the-annunciation-3wol-25mar25--65091518ed0c0990-4fa3-4fd9-be80-2b0af5e3ffd9Tue, 25 Mar 2025 01:04:51 +0000Fr. EdwinThe entire creation was waiting for Mary's reply to God's proposal. What happened?1883falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-opens-his-salvific-mission-to-the-gentiles--6504625003bf2432-75b4-4124-9bdf-42f4b0c7558aSun, 23 Mar 2025 10:18:40 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel today tells us of what God is going to do when the initial destination of His Salvific mission, who were the Israelites, would reject Jesus. Our blessed Lord would then go to the Gentiles! God respects our freedom. And we should respect...820falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-will-all-perish-if-you-do-not-repent--650100556cfb7e35-b29b-4bcf-b7ca-3d3254243638Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:09:03 +0000Fr. EdwinWe know very well the experience of comparing ourselves with the others, especially in qualities and achievements. Sometimes we are comforted by the fact that others are worse than us morally speaking. Hence, we like gossip and immerse ourselves in...933falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-the-celebration--65006709aad74d72-9b9c-4864-87ff-22ec6402edb1Fri, 21 Mar 2025 01:27:31 +0000Fr. EdwinWe focus today in this homily on the older son who did not run away, who did not make off with his inheritance only to waste it on himself badly, who what not loyal to his dad, etc. Those were done by his younger brother, who is usually the focus of...919falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-is-the-heir-let-us-kill-him--6498688480a5705b-d007-4548-bca4-810136ac00adThu, 20 Mar 2025 01:54:36 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord Jesus Christ prophesizes His own demise in the gospel of today. He does this via parable. The story is about a vineyard entrusted to certain tenants. After that, he goes on a journey. At the proper time, he sends some servants to collect the...782falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-final-reckoning--64969331220e7efb-b8cb-4cc1-aff4-e1a77ec305adWed, 19 Mar 2025 07:07:31 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel assures us of the coming final reckoning. Recall perhaps those times when we saw evil sort of triumph in this life. There are those to be pitied because their just cause fell flat to the ground. Frustration and disappointment! Scandalous...855falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-is-st-joseph--64949397Oh, how must have been that man! We can only imagine it all, based somehow on the few texts about him in the New Testament. How does an ordinary artisan like him make it to be chosen by God, chosen by Mary as her boyfriend and eventually her true husband, chosen by Jesus to be His putative but true earthly father for all intents and purposes? Amazing! It can only be understood somehow by looking it all as a series of gifts from the infinite generosity and love of God. Oh, my gosh! I can imagine the great joy and gratitude of Joseph for all these privileges and honors. I join him with our Blessed Mother in thanking and praising God in aeternum for what we commemorate today!
]]>657522c7-c494-4517-b735-7e6a8c3ec95fTue, 18 Mar 2025 05:11:04 +0000Fr. EdwinTop of the morning! Howdi! Today we celebrate St. Joseph, the Husband of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary and the Foster Father of Jesus Christ. He is the Universal Patron of the Catholic Church. I address him as my Father and Lord because he directed the...Oh, how must have been that man! We can only imagine it all, based somehow on the few texts about him in the New Testament. How does an ordinary artisan like him make it to be chosen by God, chosen by Mary as her boyfriend and eventually her true husband, chosen by Jesus to be His putative but true earthly father for all intents and purposes? Amazing! It can only be understood somehow by looking it all as a series of gifts from the infinite generosity and love of God. Oh, my gosh! I can imagine the great joy and gratitude of Joseph for all these privileges and honors. I join him with our Blessed Mother in thanking and praising God in aeternum for what we commemorate today!
]]>846falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-practice-but-they-do-not-practice--64925862c21e5479-8d14-46ca-b2f6-3f124ad62085Sun, 16 Mar 2025 23:36:15 +0000Fr. EdwinOne of the funniest things in the Sacred Scriptures is Jesus calling out those who preach, but they do not practice what they preach. They impose on the others the burden of obeying the law that they themselves do not obey. That is funny, right? We...849falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forgive-and-you-will-be-forgiven--649144763a1f2a9f-7c40-45c9-af23-c631c624af4aSun, 16 Mar 2025 09:10:50 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel emphasizes this demand of Jesus. He promises us that the way we treat others will be the way He will treat us. It is another formulation of the Golden Rule!809falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hope-in-heaven--649005011d745b40-6812-4f92-9703-0d14fa178a8dSat, 15 Mar 2025 13:53:29 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Second Sunday of Lent provides us the gospel of what happened at the summit of Mount Tabor. Our Lord is famously transfigured. This happens in the presence of His three favorite apostles: Peter, James and his brother John. Our dear Jesus sought to...830falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-perfect-as-your-heavenly-father-is-perfect--64874655a7941011-1da5-47ce-9cf3-0ca0c4c732ddFri, 14 Mar 2025 03:45:24 +0000Fr. EdwinThis is the ultimate challenge of Jesus to. How could we possible top God Himself? Jesus assured Peter in a previous gospel found in Matthew, that with God everything is possible. Jesus speaks to us about charity and love of neighbor in today's...790falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/go-first-and-be-reconciled-with-your-brother--648546487b51eba9-3603-4384-9825-48a21f10f36dThu, 13 Mar 2025 02:29:41 +0000Fr. EdwinOur blessed Lord Jesus Christ today nourishes our souls with other content of the monumental sermon on the mount. He cautions us about following the substandard requirements made by the scribes and Pharisees. He clearly demands that we surpass their...919falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-forget-to-ask--64828313seek, and you will find;
knock and the door will be opened to you.
For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds;
and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” It is the stance of a child in need of help or something. Little children are often simple and humble. This we can learn from them: being childlike, but not childish.]]>01d621c4-1586-434c-b5d3-5567293ffe18Wed, 12 Mar 2025 03:21:05 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel of the mass today tells us an important attitude we need to learn and adopt as a way of living our faith. “"Ask and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives;...seek, and you will find;
knock and the door will be opened to you.
For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds;
and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” It is the stance of a child in need of help or something. Little children are often simple and humble. This we can learn from them: being childlike, but not childish.]]>686falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-is-how-we-can-clip-god-s-omnipotence--64801755be8be747-ab5a-4a48-b95f-c0f9e4f8f3bdTue, 11 Mar 2025 01:14:46 +0000Fr. EdwinOur exercise of our freedom in the wrong way that we can stop God. If we resist Him, we will succeed to be selfish and egoistic. God made us free. He ran the risk of our abusing our freedom. He gave us our freedom to love Him freely. It would not be...833falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-is-how-you-are-to-pray--64786579b8502560-0600-4d23-b3c2-86b0c9c9ad63Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:23:31 +0000Fr. Edwin"Lord, teach us to Pray!" The followers of Christ had observed the Lord spending time and separating Himself from the others early in the morning to spend time to pray. He wants us to learn how to pray. Principally, it is the Holy Spirit who guides...1117falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whatever-you-have-done-to-the-very-least-of-my-brothers-you-have-done-to-me--64785958b2652806-e033-4996-b337-63fe8fae5df1Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:44:05 +0000Fr. EdwinWe receive a special revelation from God today in the gospel of the mass. Our creator identifies Himself with our neighbor, and not just any neighbor, but the least of our brothers or sisters. The “least” consist of those who do not measure up to our...814falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/saturday-after-ash-wednesday-8mar25--647603198e6ff0b0-6d24-44ab-86f8-59eddadf4a81Sat, 08 Mar 2025 05:30:55 +0000Fr. EdwinGood morning! Top of the morning! Howdi! Our gospel today is from Luke 5:27-32. It may surprise us but the message is that He calls us sinners to Himself. We need not write ourselves off because of our claim that we are sinners, or that we are...787falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/friday-after-ash-wednesday-7mar25--6472362848c74018-5eab-4a53-8e5a-8c11721177b0Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:42:54 +0000Fr. EdwinWe appreciate from the Gospel today the imagery of a wedding feast that Jesus employs to illustrate why there was a certain difference in behavior between the Pharisees and Jesus' disciples. The matter was about fasting. The Jews fasted periodically,...661falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/choose-to-lose-your-life-in-order-to-save-it--64710145
]]>c97d44e5-c641-4fcb-8405-8539332b1375Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:18:06 +0000Fr. EdwinTop of the morning everyone! Howis it going? We can give thanks to God for the stable condition of PopeFrancis. There have been no emergency procedures needed. But continue prayingfor the pope. This is a good habit to develop. A new season in the...
]]>793falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ash-wednesday--64690164b273fa21-20e9-4076-988a-b9031e3a08bdTue, 04 Mar 2025 09:14:37 +0000Fr. EdwinToday kicks off a new season in the Church called Lent. We spend about 5 weeks to prepare ourselves for Holy Week when we focus on the Passion, Death and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is not a day of obligation. In the Philippines, many...1106falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-do-we-get-for-following-jesus--64673283f5b8c9cb-5c61-476f-a3ff-9adb3e97741eMon, 03 Mar 2025 13:39:35 +0000Fr. EdwinTop of the morning everyone! Howdi! All the best!Today is Wednesday, 4 March 2025. I continue praying intensely for the Holy Father. He direly needs our prayers and sacrifices. In fact, if we are just a bit more loving for God in fulfilling our duties...805falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/better-to-go-to-heaven-with-just-one-hand-than-to-go-to-hell-with-two--645801610d5aa7a6-0570-43d1-8d66-aa917af4563cWed, 26 Feb 2025 06:54:17 +0000Fr. EdwinToday is Thursday the 27th of March. The gospel brings us to Jesus pronouncing some of the strongest words He uttered here on Earth. Those words were directed those who give bad example or do harm to innocent ones. He said that it would be better to...672falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-who-is-not-against-us-is-for-us--6456026531f58a45-9dda-4037-9d82-0b29f4fc6d89Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:30:06 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. John reported to Jesus that he found someone expelling demons like they did. they forbade him from doing so. Jesus corrects His apostle. He was not against us. He is actually for us. We are in the same team!408falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whoever-wishes-to-be-first-shall-be-last-of-all--64542554326994a9-8d02-4043-a90b-fd8f4146d0feMon, 24 Feb 2025 11:46:13 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Gospel today teaches us two things, at least. First, we should not fear asking Jesus about anything. Second, we need to struggle against vanity, pride and selfishness by becoming last seen in being of service to everyone.559falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-do-believe-but-help-my-unbelief--64526604d50a2b3b-9985-450b-befc-418039efa9a1Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:09:28 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel today teaches us how to foster our faith by removing the obstacles to the reception of the grace of faith. A father of his possessed son asks Our dear Lord's disciples to liberate his suffering son from the mute devil within him. They find...915falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-merciful-as-your-heavenly-father-is-merciful--645140225082f4e7-178e-469a-a843-e26a83b66e79Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:15:02 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we read about the exigent commandments of Jesus about loving our enemies, doing good to those who hate us, blessing those who curse us, etc. The bottom line for this obligation is that God is the first in living up to them. In fact, if we...849falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-chair-of-st-peter--64501316147e9ac8-83a2-4d25-8876-856f78c1d294Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:11:24 +0000Fr. EdwinWe read today the text of St. Matthew's 16th chapter where we find Jesus changing Simon's name to Peter. Jesus reveals that He establishes a church what will be founded on Peter, the rock. Such a foundation will be so strong that hell will be unable...763falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-ensure-that-we-gain-our-lives-in-the-end--6447483178d9dd09-24f9-473f-ab52-29631073bb4aThu, 20 Feb 2025 12:21:21 +0000Fr. EdwinAfter the clarity of knowing the identification of Jesus by St. Peter--He is the Christ--, Peter hits the dirt. He chided our dear Lord for His prophecy regarding His suffering and death and return to life. Peter thought that suffering and the cross...806falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-are-the-christ--64444696f8611800-98ed-480b-8202-370ce238e4ecWed, 19 Feb 2025 03:44:13 +0000Fr. EdwinThe last gospel texts and homilies had the common theme of blindness vs. clarity of sight. Today's gospel culminates this with the clarity of sight of Peter regarding who Jesus is. He declared, "You are the Christ." He was the Anointed One. He was...699falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/his-sight-was-restored-in-two-stages--64431717a05eee45-802a-4295-98fc-3dcac052c7e2Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:17:45 +0000Fr. EdwinWe read about one of the miracles of Jesus on a blind person that took quite some time to happen. It was unlike the rest that were instantaneous. Jesus led the blind person out of the village. He made spittle and applied it to his eyes. His sight...694falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/keep-watch--644148774fcb53a1-43b7-4c45-9c76-2c95eab30135Mon, 17 Feb 2025 07:15:08 +0000Fr. EdwinThis warning call is what we all need now. Our Lord sounds it off throughout the world. Why? Because the Enemy is more intent now in finding more victims to his traps and machinations. He is allied with the world and the flesh! This triple threat to...829falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-does-this-generation-seek-a-sign--64403312a7b1e2b3-df40-461f-bae0-8f17aef68f20Sun, 16 Feb 2025 09:48:11 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Chosen People of God were waiting for the Messiah to come. God promised a redeemer. They were on the lookout for the signs of His arrival. When Jesus took up the scroll to read in the synagogue of His hometown, He read that prophecy of Isaiah that...832falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-defiles-a-man--64317099345eb313-e329-4e31-bd6e-2335f07753b5Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:40:56 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus had a bit of a difficult time in teaching this matter. Perhaps it was because of the deep and well-entrenched disposition especially of the religious teachers of Israel to be concerned about mere fulfillment of requirements. Moreover, they...597falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-lady-of-lourdes--642964487112366f-19cb-406d-b147-d0c6d8c742c1Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:36:02 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we listen to the gospel of Mark, chapter 7. Our Lord Jesus addresses the issue of the Pharisees' exacting attitude regarding the most trivial matters like washing hands before eating. This was not about hygiene, but about a requirement they...784falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/as-many-as-touched-it-were-healed--64280901768daef3-8a84-4f6b-97d5-6a9b2fb81011Sun, 09 Feb 2025 08:39:28 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we read of the Lord's healing of so many sick people. They imitated the woman afflicted by a years old hemorrhage. They only needed to touch a part of His clothing to be cured. Their faith welled up in doing this, and they were cured. We are...768falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-left-everything-and-followed-him--64280900faa2411c-5940-47c5-adc3-230ebe6179b1Sun, 09 Feb 2025 08:32:45 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we read in the gospel the account of the call of Simon, who was later renamed Peter while he beheld the goodness of Jesus in granting a miraculous catch of fish. So copious was the catch that even two boats straining to take in the overloaded...793falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-and-the-fulfillment-of-the-scriptures--6390219437f262f3-9e86-4a66-a94b-d23b41f9c4f5Sat, 25 Jan 2025 23:21:21 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Blessed Lord stands up to read a text from Isaiah, that speaks of a prophecy. In the end, Jesus declares that those words were being fulfilled now with Him. The Holy Spirit is also spoken of as a protagonist in the era of the Messiah. Take a...789falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conversion-of-st-paul--638848902f91b94b-aa44-42ca-8db2-b78d07b5ee5cFri, 24 Jan 2025 21:51:22 +0000Fr. EdwinToday we celebrate his conversion and the end of the Christian Unity Octave. They are related to each other because unity with everyone is rooted in conversion. We need to change for the better so that we become more likable, more attractive, more...888falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-did-not-come-to-call-the-righteous-but-sinners--63726934275a5da1-7f13-45d3-8aa2-46f42fe8b52dFri, 17 Jan 2025 12:54:04 +0000Fr. EdwinThe blessed Lord looks for sinners and He showed this in calling the tax collector Matthew or Levi. He also liked to be in the company of sinners. This was another evident feature of His preaching and teaching. He did not stay away from what the...768falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-you-wish-to-be-perfect-go-sell-what-you-have--63713346652b82fa-3511-4a1e-ad33-49e3f5683a45Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:50:25 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus tells us in the gospel of today's mass the challenge we all face, namely, either to choose God or creatures, either to trust God at His Word or creatures with what they offer us. Jesus exemplifies this dynamic with His experience with the rich...869falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-was-made-clean-of-leprosy--636990973a72f8d8-99e5-4298-b0b1-921a00ae97afWed, 15 Jan 2025 10:20:04 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel today immerses us in the scene of Jesus and the leper, who begs Him to cure him. He does so by appealing to Our Lord's good Will. Jesus accedes to the request. We can live this gospel by imitating this leper.824falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-cured-many--63686108dab49d59-a155-49d0-b888-1793e89dc153Tue, 14 Jan 2025 10:44:41 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus continued to teach with that special authority, namely, He spoke on His own authority and He supported His teachings but curing people of diseases and He drove out demons. The gospel teaches that we enjoy these cures so that we be useful for the...670falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-taught-them-with-authority--636861090a1c9a15-4cd6-417b-a005-64c4eb003dbfTue, 14 Jan 2025 10:26:59 +0000Fr. EdwinThe people noticed the preaching and teaching style of Jesus to be different from the usual rabbi or teacher they had. Jesus spoke in first-person singular. He taught on personal authority, and did not allude or refer to another's authority to...701falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-is-no-other-way-to-heaven-but-to-repent-and-believe-in-him--6367022308b3cd1f-81b6-433e-9a5a-cff5b23874b6Sun, 12 Jan 2025 23:52:41 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel brings us to the opening salvo of Jesus as He transitions to His Public Life phase of His stay on earth. He goes public by preaching and reaches out to people everywhere in Palestine. The first line of His message is that we need to repent...608falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-baptism-of-the-lord-jesus--63651480f8ea5bb0-c62b-4fec-bad3-5f7e7303010fSat, 11 Jan 2025 07:00:42 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Christmas season in the Church officially ends today with the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Here He is seen already an adult, ready to begin His public life. His baptism in the hands of St. John the Baptist highlights the action of the Holy...734falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-must-increase-and-i-must-decrease--636514810962f6fb-76fc-438a-a316-0b605dc372bbSat, 11 Jan 2025 06:31:41 +0000Fr. EdwinToday's gospel shines on the humility of St. John the Baptist. He knew his place very well. Now, that the Lord was baptizing more people than him, did not faze or affect him. There was no envy or jealousy on his part. In fact, since he knew, and he...620falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leprosy-left-him-immediately--6365090145d88095-769a-4144-8122-cb09eb29809aSat, 11 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel narrates to us the cure of a leper. It would be just like the other cures He did, but in this case, the way it was requested proves to be interesting. The leper begged for his cure by introducing his petition with a conditional. That is,...678falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feast-of-jesus-the-nazarene--63608515cf74f7d5-3435-433c-8ae5-c95f308494c0Wed, 08 Jan 2025 03:56:21 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we celebrate the feast of Jesus the Nazarene in the Philippines. It is based on the devotion to the Lord crucified on the cross. On the cross was posted the crime of the criminal crucified. In Jesus' case, it was "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the...849falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-walks-on-the-sea--63599338c22fa49a-159d-4463-973b-dd164d47d4d2Tue, 07 Jan 2025 10:05:53 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel today reveals to us Jesus' attitude to His prayer life. No relationship with God will survive, and much less, prosper, if there is no prayer to nourish that relationship. Listen to the homily for other details regarding His walking on the sea.779falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-feeds-thousands--6358920626da1441-c69a-4022-b5f8-c408bdf85682Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:08:16 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. Mark tells us today about the famous story of Jesus multiplying the five loaves of bread and two fish to feed thousands of his listeners who have been with Him for some days. He had compassion for them that He wanted to provide them something to...883falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kingdom-of-heaven-is-at-hand--63580267b277534b-5863-4b67-9248-32253ae58e4dSun, 05 Jan 2025 10:36:00 +0000Fr. EdwinWe are inspired by today's gospel to accept the invitation of the Jesus. He began to reach the greater public when He moved from Nazareth to His new place in Capernaum. It is there that He started to ask people to repent, for the kingdom of Heaven is...780falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-epiphany-of-the-lord--635712492297aee9-ef90-46d5-ab06-339a87fcabb8Sat, 04 Jan 2025 04:11:00 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we appreciate a number of things from the gospel on the wise men from the east bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh for the Lord in Bethlehem, the city of David. Bringing gifts or giving gifts to someone is significant. The one given...695falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-have-found-the-messiah--63553597caea56aa-97b8-411c-88c7-969c6d472771Fri, 03 Jan 2025 03:33:31 +0000Fr. EdwinThis is one of the messages in the gospel in today's mass. We have found the Child Jesus! We have found the risen Lord! We have found the Lord in the Holy Eucharist in the Blessed Sacrament! If we have, then we need to act like it. It will please the...811falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/behold-the-lamb-of-god--6354381152b4d61a-4b95-4bcf-9d8f-884e4c664439Thu, 02 Jan 2025 09:03:05 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel today is from John chapter 1 vv29-34. We are reminded by it that John the Baptist pointed to Christ by calling Him the Lamb of God. The Jews were familiar with this because the center of their lives was the Temple sacrifices. The Passover...770falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-is-one-who-is-coming-after-me--6353979848ecac19-7cbb-4d06-ad5c-9548d16aa7c0Thu, 02 Jan 2025 01:16:35 +0000Fr. EdwinToday's gospel tells us about the role of St. John the Baptist. The Jews from Jerusalem sent to him priests and Levites to ask him who he was. This is the question we all need to ask ourselves. Who are we? Who am I? John identified himself to be only...780falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-divine-maternity-of-mary--63525095d9714706-cf45-482d-876b-7f2526c753fdTue, 31 Dec 2024 10:11:36 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Church celebrates the first day of the new year 2025 with the highest title of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She is the Mother of God. The simple syllogism goes: Mary is the mother of Jesus; Jesus is God; therefore, Mary is the mother of God! Because...755falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-word-became-flesh--6351502285e702b6-61b2-46a5-9cc2-4427f8eeae88Mon, 30 Dec 2024 10:58:10 +0000Fr. EdwinAt last, we have arrived at the last day of the year. We are to transition to the first day of the new year. Praise God! With this passage, we are awarded a new lease in time. Imagine the scenario of having no time. Gosh! We would stop! But with time,...890falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-spoke-about-the-child-to-all-awaiting-the-redemption-of-jerusalem--63507435e0eb15f1-61d3-4103-920f-09c08348f0efSun, 29 Dec 2024 14:05:38 +0000Fr. EdwinWe read today about Anna, the prophetess, in the gospel. Her figure and example would spur us on regarding how to spend these days of the Christmas season. We may learn from her sanctifying herself, staying in the temple most of the time helping out...760falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-feast-of-the-holy-family--63495984ba21643b-0ccd-409b-b146-bf17c05ec90aSat, 28 Dec 2024 11:18:38 +0000Fr. EdwinWe celebrate today the way God wanted His only-begotten Son to enter human reality. It was through the family that He wanted Him born and raised and prepared for His Mission on earth, i.e., to die on the Cross for our sins. The family, therefore, is...754falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-was-furious-for-having-been-deceived--6349247233625cd0-6c5c-4c01-8dff-05023a0d9b5cSat, 28 Dec 2024 00:41:58 +0000Fr. EdwinNo one would like to be deceived. Perhaps we are more prone to fool the others, but nobody wants to suffer that. This happened especially to Herod the Great. Thus, we celebrate today Holy Innocents' Day because Herod got so mad that he ordered, as the...634falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/st-john-the-apostle-and-evangelist--6347631157aeeca6-a68d-4b3c-8821-cb80e8c97882Thu, 26 Dec 2024 11:21:28 +0000Fr. EdwinWe celebrate today the feast of St. John, the Apostle, and Evangelist. He is the human author and instrument of the Holy Spirit in writing the fourth gospel. He was the youngest of the Lord's close followers. He was the only apostle at the foot of the...761falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/st-stephen-the-protomartyr--6347082687521e9e-d049-4c9d-a16e-c57812024f31Wed, 25 Dec 2024 15:39:02 +0000Fr. EdwinRight after Christmas, we recall the cruel martyrdom of St. Stephen. He was stoned to death after a confrontation with the Jews. He was one of the deacons who were chosen to help the apostles in taking care of those in need so that the apostles could...654falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/today-a-savior-has-been-born-for-you--63460384068343ba-7198-45fd-bb97-d1749d9cee56Tue, 24 Dec 2024 10:03:49 +0000Fr. EdwinAt last, Jesus, the Savior, the Messiah, has been born! Hidden and unannounced in some poor stable in Bethlehem. The center of the universe was focused on this point in space and time. The foremost figure of human history graces our history and...786falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-daybreak-from-on-high-has-visited-us--63460390fbd76b45-c6fc-4d86-9f55-c02bcd070341Tue, 24 Dec 2024 09:40:51 +0000Fr. EdwinWe are at last so close to Christmas! Jesus will be born in a few hours. Surely, He would like to be received in each of our hearts. Shall we repeat the rejection Mary and Joseph got when there was no room at the inn? Or, are we going to prepare as...579falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ancestry-of-jesus-christ-the-son-of-david--6333501782d030ce-d5f7-41d3-a545-f1a28c167b52Mon, 16 Dec 2024 05:34:00 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. Matthew's begins his gospel with the genealogy of Jesus Christ. Actually, it was of Joseph, His foster father. The evangelist had to connect Jesus to our original parents, Adam and Eve. Then, he had to establish His ancestry to King David. First,...566falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-will-not-tell-you-my-authority-for-acting-like-this--6332359639e88b87-39ff-42a7-ade1-feefc1ad2f17Sun, 15 Dec 2024 05:27:00 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel today tells us of the main difficulty against a good preparation for the coming of the Lord on Christmas Day and, therefore, against the best readiness to welcome the second coming of Jesus Christ. It is not insincerity and lack of love for...681falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/someone-is-coming-who-will-baptize-you-with-the-holy-spirit-and-fire--63312642ff29308e-3ffe-4007-b7eb-86de20da5cd9Sat, 14 Dec 2024 03:33:00 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Liturgy of the Word continues to keep us on our toes, looking forward to a certain coming of someone else. Some had thought that St. John the Baptist was the Christ already. However, St. John spares no effort to clarify that he was not the...738falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-listened-to-neither-john-nor-to-the-son-of-man--632840824dc84796-d8e6-404c-a821-d19e8b5962ebThu, 12 Dec 2024 11:27:30 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel today sums up quite accurately the response God gets from man to His overtures of love and salvation. Jesus laments about their deafness. Actually, He is disappointed by our deafness to the signs of His love and invitation to love Him in...758falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/am-i-not-here-i-who-am-your-mother--63265980a07e4cf2-1cdf-4cfb-bf25-e282cf76a25cWed, 11 Dec 2024 10:43:53 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Virgin Mary of Guadalupe addressed those words to Juan Diego to assure him his uncle would be safe. She took care of that matter so that Juan could proceed to follow her instructions to gather the proof to convince the local bishop to build a...716falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/come-to-me-all-you-who-labor--632524718b971b5e-8bf9-46fa-8849-7523ac583a44Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:43:44 +0000Fr. EdwinI recall in a neighborhood there was a big house with its obviously wealthier occupants. We all wanted to make friends with the children of that family. Imagine being able to enter and make use of the facilities in their large dwelling, namely,...662falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-solemnity-of-the-immaculate-conception--63249642e7e80f16-b77e-45f1-b36c-1efc16549708Tue, 10 Dec 2024 04:31:15 +0000Fr. EdwinGod promised a redeemer right after our first parents' fall. But He did not forget to indicate that the Redeemer would be born of a woman. As it turned out, the Redeemer was God, the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity, and thus, the woman who gave...1877falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-saves-the-little-ones--63236743f9d9d5a3-9548-4f3a-ba14-a29c46f78decMon, 09 Dec 2024 09:34:40 +0000Fr. EdwinWho are the little ones? They are those who step on their pride that tempts them to be hurt when corrected and to lose hope when they are not in control of things. We need to be little to attract the saving power of Jesus. Heaven belongs to the little...739falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hail-full-of-grace-the-lord-is-with-you--632213067e15a042-ed3e-438a-a10a-7101d5668ff8Sun, 08 Dec 2024 08:41:32 +0000Fr. EdwinWe celebrate today the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. We celebrate and praise and thank God for this singular miracle and grace. She was created and conceived without sin because of what she was destined to become, i.e., the mother of God. No...636falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-flesh-shall-see-the-salvation-of-god--63205032434539f4-9b9d-4a48-b223-176da60aa566Sat, 07 Dec 2024 10:32:15 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, the second Sunday of Advent, we are provided an essential aspect of our preparation for the birth of the Lord, and for His second coming. That is repentance. God sent John the Baptist to announce this as the proximate preparation for the coming...617falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-the-sight-of-the-crowds-jesus-heart-was-moved-with-pity-for-them--6318366239ec5278-14b7-4116-8371-43558ac3223dFri, 06 Dec 2024 05:49:45 +0000Fr. EdwinRemember we are preparing for Christmas and for the second coming of the Lord Jesus. The gospel tells us that the Lord cured every disease and illness of the crowds. Wouldn't that be what the Lord would be doing when He comes again to judge the living...674falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/believing-in-jesus-two-blind-men-are-cured--63179872591d66d8-999b-4af1-ae4c-53aacddf7639Thu, 05 Dec 2024 23:33:17 +0000Fr. EdwinWe gather at least a couple of things from today's gospel. First, the Lord shows us the need to actualize our faith in Him each time He makes us sort of wait before He acts on our petitions. Second, we have the basic format of each of the seven...659falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whoever-does-the-will-of-my-father-will-enter-the-kingdom-of-heaven--631447142b2f123d-0325-4eba-b192-beb0945a2368Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:23:08 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord reveals to us in the gospel of today's mass the key needed to enter Heaven. It is not enough to be sincere, kind, good-natured, helpful, etc. We need to have the key. That key is to act on the Will of God. Without having executing that will...648falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-heals-and-feeds-many--6312570210a37e07-b5a3-4602-8388-2a6e5dcf46adTue, 03 Dec 2024 09:27:20 +0000Fr. EdwinA sign of the coming of the Messiah or the Anointed One or Redeemer is that He heals infirmities and feeds the hungry. Hence, crowds followed Him. We should find ourselves among those crowds, even though we are separated from the facts of the gospel...565falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-rejoices-in-the-holy-spirit--63106894660dd89b-140c-4331-b260-7d3b84a4bd70Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:31:00 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord points out today the importance of the Holy Spirit in the gospel of the mass. Sensitivity and openness to Him and His inspirations are essential elements in preparing for the Lord's coming. Look at what happened during the first coming. No...576falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/those-not-expected-in-heaven-are-in-heaven--630926634e7c940b-0959-45e9-b3dd-1a4df87c8babSun, 01 Dec 2024 11:21:02 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord impresses on us today in the gospel that those who are not expected in heaven make it to heaven. It goes without saying that those who were expected there are not there. The message is the same. Let us not push our luck by leaving our...551falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-redemption-is-at-hand--630699110eba5fc2-cb4f-4bd5-b3ed-318198241512Sat, 30 Nov 2024 05:56:00 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Church helps us continue to be prepared for the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. But this time, the setting is our looking forward to Christmas, which is the remembrance and celebration of the first coming of the Lord. It is her wise design...752falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/immediately-they-left-their-nets-and-followed-him--6305977927280d70-238a-42b2-b5b6-745f8a464f3dFri, 29 Nov 2024 11:49:08 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord tells us in the gospel on this feast day of the Apostle Andrew that He called him and his brother Peter while they were working on their nets as they were fishermen. Then, He calls also another pair of brothers down the seashore from the boat...692falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/by-what-standards-will-we-be-judged--630449632db3a570-d73a-474d-b69f-c3005a19d897Thu, 28 Nov 2024 09:20:52 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, the Lord appeals to our reason to stay ready for the end when we would be judged. He reminds us about the standard we would be judged. That standard will not be something from this world or something that caught our fancy. Our Lord warns us...780falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jerusalem-will-be-destroyed-by-the-gentiles--63030003dfebb21d-8aa9-497b-a774-dda2ce753050Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:52:53 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord Jesus Christ made this prophecy in the gospel today. Still within the Church's lesson plan of teaching us about justice and mercy of God. Everything will be accounted for. Since the Jerusalem rejected her Redeemer in Jesus Christ and murdered...717falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-will-be-hated-because-of-my-name--63013072e61f672b-5098-4eea-8ce6-48b2d341bc1cTue, 26 Nov 2024 11:53:33 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord was very clear with His followers about the difficulties in following Him. However, He assures us of His Providence. All He asks is that we trust Him and persevere with Him.713falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-will-not-be-left-a-stone-upon-another-stone--630000274bc5ee18-dc71-4a7a-aa70-beee627c3b70Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:23:23 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus foretold the destruction of Jerusalem and her Temple. The gospel warns us of some cataclysmic destruction of the world as we know it at present. There will be signs before this would happen. While Jesus was prophesying the destruction of...775falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-noticed-a-poor-widow-putting-in-two-small-coins--62992754a55b8c09-6501-4bdb-b72d-d59d31f6a924Sun, 24 Nov 2024 23:39:30 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus reveals to us what pleases Him and what He appreciates from us. He observes the contrast between the contribution to the Temple Treasury of rich people and that of a poor widow. The former give a lot of money, relative to the tiny amount the...461falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-say-i-am-a-king--629766301ed99de5-1e2a-427f-bbb0-98c953b2f2c2Sat, 23 Nov 2024 09:49:24 +0000Fr. EdwinThis last Sunday and solemnity of our liturgical year reminds us about the reality of our hearts being an altar or a throne. Who occupies that throne? Who do we sacrifice ourselves, our time, our energies, and so forth, to? Our lives are simply this....822falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-are-peter-and-upon-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church--62970179eeff3d71-e49f-4f24-a7e4-028bf014ec0bFri, 22 Nov 2024 17:35:28 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, Our dear Lord invites us to imitate Peter, who He identified to be the Rock of the Church. That rock is so solid and strong that He had no qualms on building His Church on it. He describes its strength with the words "...and the gates of the...771falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/behold-the-bridegroom-come-out-to-meet-him--6295394512a415ab-67b5-45a4-bce7-0a0593f1275bThu, 21 Nov 2024 10:19:59 +0000Fr. EdwinWe read in the gospel of the mass today the first story contained in chapter 25 of St. Matthew's gospel. The story goes that there were 10 bridesmaids , 5 were foolish and 5 were wise. What contrasted them was the fact that the wise ones brought extra...655falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/here-are-my-mother-and-my-brothers--62869761fbec28c0-f741-4248-8827-14d0d92d4acdWed, 20 Nov 2024 11:42:39 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus' mother and brothers wanted to speak with Him that day. They were having difficulties in reaching Him because of the crowd. So, someone informed Him about this. But Jesus asked rhetorically about who was His mother and His brothers. He replied...799falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-did-you-not-put-my-money-in-the-bank--62816440d2c10591-33c7-494d-800b-4aa544f725bdTue, 19 Nov 2024 15:39:08 +0000Fr. EdwinGod, portrayed as the king in the gospel today, gives us each a set of resources to fulfill the design and purpose of our lives here on earth. His parable states that each of the ten servants is given a gold coin to do business with. All except one...834falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-came-to-seek-and-to-save-what-was-lost--62786896add0b856-d64a-4578-8388-4bb3983511b1Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:02:00 +0000Fr. EdwinIf you feel or think that you are lost from the Church or from the Lord, the gospel today is for you. He came to seek and to save YOU! Check out Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector who wanted to see Jesus. He was short. So, he climbed a tree to be able...798falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/command-me-to-come-to-you-on-the-water--627745406966c0fa-d53a-486d-81c9-f19ee1cd7f6fSun, 17 Nov 2024 11:07:41 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, the gospel tells us about how we can grow in faith. The situation was that Our Lord walked to the boat that was having difficulty in navigating against the strong wind and waves. They thought it was a ghost. Our Lord assured them that it was...787falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christ-will-return-and-vindicate-his-faithful-followers--62767008and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into Hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; 
He ascended into Heaven, and sits at the right hand of God, the Father almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.” The gospel today reveals to us the signs of the end of the world as we know it and the beginning of a new world, with the coming of the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity. We need to be always prepared for this coming and His coming!]]>4f12dd7a-e993-4274-8183-a29c55eee6ffSat, 16 Nov 2024 11:01:53 +0000Fr. EdwinWe profess faith in the second coming of Jesus Christ whenever we recite the Apostles' Creed. "I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth;  and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,...and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into Hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; 
He ascended into Heaven, and sits at the right hand of God, the Father almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.” The gospel today reveals to us the signs of the end of the world as we know it and the beginning of a new world, with the coming of the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity. We need to be always prepared for this coming and His coming!]]>620falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shall-not-god-come-quickly-to-our-aid--6275339094b6cae6-25f7-4713-b5e9-ee7cc9e2cf2cFri, 15 Nov 2024 11:45:54 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord assures us about this speedy aid coming from God. However, He lets us in into what He judges to be the problem in our prayer life. We lack faith! With faith lacking in our petitions, then the Lord delays... The Lord always in doing something....651falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/so-it-will-be-on-the-day-the-son-of-man-is-revealed--62739371c47d069c-fc19-4d26-ba03-0e689b9cc866Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:22:58 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord this time tells us of the coming of the Son of Man on a day and time we do not know. He provides the experience of those who did not heed the warnings of Noah and in Sodom. They suffered the consequences of being wiped out from the face of...622falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/so-it-will-be-on-the-day-the-son-of-man-is-revealed--62736727f383d6d3-2ebb-4ff5-899c-791f80314e06Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:17:45 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord this time tells us of the coming of the Son of Man on a day and time we do not know. He provides the experience of those who did not heed the warnings of Noah and in Sodom. They suffered the consequences of being wiped out from the face of...622falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-is-god-s-kingdom-at--6271764076fdb3c9-d2c8-4115-894b-38f823b1e089Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:27:17 +0000Fr. EdwinThat is a very interesting question indeed! Someone asked Jesus once--and we read about this in today's gospel--about when the kingdom of the Son of Man would come. Jesus reveals not when, but where that kingdom would be. He declares that that kingdom...601falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-us-be-grateful-to-god--62704727c49dce8b-52f0-420c-a6d3-5742a094c163Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:42:55 +0000Fr. EdwinThere were ten lepers who begged our dear Lord to cure them. They manifested their petition from a distance. His reply was for them to go report to the priests. They obediently complied. It was only on the way to the priest that they were cured of...657falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rectify-the-intentions-of-our-actions--6270053018e7bc35-5e9e-469d-85e8-a1fe120daecaTue, 12 Nov 2024 03:28:15 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus tells us today about our attitude in doing what we have duty to do. Many times we do things to get thanks and appreciation of the others. However, He corrects this by teaching that we need to be humble and realistic about the fulfillment of our...635falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forgive-forgive-forgive--62683108a9d8003b-e239-45ac-8660-d93c096c61caSun, 10 Nov 2024 16:40:13 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord Jesus reminds us today in the gospel of the mass that our Christian duty is to forgive our neighbor. There is no limit to doing it. It is to be applied to any crime against us, for any number of times committed, as long as the offending party...626falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trust-the-lord-by-surrendering-everything-we-have-to-him--62675046601f7dbe-53d2-466e-8fdc-25778753ea66Sat, 09 Nov 2024 11:23:35 +0000Fr. EdwinThe title of the homily today focuses on the second part of the gospel in mass. Jesus observes how different people were dropping in the treasury box their contributions. Rich people put in large sums. But a poor widow just gave her two small coins....621falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-bodies-are-temples--62668914f25724d4-2b8d-48d7-944c-9d508b1a91a7Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:35:32 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus today teaches us in the gospel that His Body is a Temple. His listeners at that time were the usual Pharisees, and they misunderstood Him to have referred to the physical structure of the Temple of Jerusalem. Hence, they had a difficult time...863falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/learn-from-the-children-of-this-world--62651662b88ef8c7-b8b2-481f-a9d9-516c2dca91afThu, 07 Nov 2024 10:50:27 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord says in so many words this lesson for us today in the gospel. Those who do evil have a certain style in doing that. We can learn from them in how they use technology, how they persevere doggedly in pursuing their terrible goals, how they work...577falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-will-be-more-joy-in-heaven-with-one-sinner-who-repents--62639190df0492d3-ffa0-42cf-bad5-b6f3d683b791Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:53:43 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus aims at getting us all to repent of our sins. Only thus will we be open to His mercy and His mercy to be applied to our repentance. When there is no repentance, God's mercy will not work to forgive us of our sins and thus save us. What victory...650falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-does-not-want-to-be-a-disciple-of-christ--62634399a9ecba1b-0011-48d1-b0f9-2871b9e67d74Wed, 06 Nov 2024 03:34:29 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus explains today what is needed to be His disciple. He mentions that we must love Him above all, expressed in a visceral way. And the other requirement to make our love for Him stand out as the top priority is that we should be ready to carry our...700falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-shall-be-first-and-the-first-last--625409921e42bc96-1625-4ca7-9c37-2809c561173cTue, 29 Oct 2024 09:43:57 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord warns us today in the gospel of the mass that our fortunes in this life may not be in the same way in the life afterward. Someone asks Our blessed Lord about whether only a few will be saved. Instead of answering the question, Jesus warns us...717falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kingdom-of-god-is-life-yeast--625392420d434b89-2703-4bca-82e6-acc12b4d97e1Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:12:38 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord Jesus Christ teaches us today in the gospel of the mass important and interesting imageries for us to understand a little more about His Kingdom. He compares His Kingdom with the tiny mustard seed and minute yeast. But such small realities...713falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-chooses-his-instruments--625284221d810f4e-aa78-4f91-844d-afbf8c31b6f3Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:16:45 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord chooses his apostles among His big pool of disciples. The list is mentioned in the gospel today. We celebrate the feast of two of them, namely, St. Jude Thaddeus and St. Simon the Zealot. Our Lord prepared for His selection by spending the...701falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/go-your-faith-has-saved-you--62519256c028ba03-a5bd-4eaa-a4f3-8480cdda4ae8Sun, 27 Oct 2024 11:14:01 +0000Fr. EdwinWe meet Bartimaeus in the gospel today. He was a blind beggar in Jericho, and he caught wind of Jesus passing by. He shouted to get His attention. When he finally got it, Our Lord called for him. He asks Him to grant him back his sight. Our Lord...745falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leave-the-fig-tree-one-more-year--62508811607b388a-8af6-41f0-b322-7b2fed44693eSat, 26 Oct 2024 00:39:13 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus opens to us this ocean of God's mercy in the gospel today. What He wants from us is to acknowledge our sins and repent from them. He forgives. He is even convinced by a gardener to let a fig tree one more year to accommodate it to bear fruit....641falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/some-practical-advice--624956698cbe06fe-15cc-43ac-8b10-98dcce0aace5Thu, 24 Oct 2024 21:25:50 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus today offers us some practical examples to illustrate His teachings. He uses everyday examples to elucidate what He is trying to teach. Let us listen to them.652falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spread-the-fire-spread-the-love--6249514000ac66f3-2df1-4119-9369-fa6387b9928dThu, 24 Oct 2024 20:33:13 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, the Lord tells us how much He would like a certain fire to be spread around the world. We may wonder what that fire was all about and about what it had to burn. Listen to some reflections about it.737falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-you-be-prepared-to-meet-the-son-of-man-when-he-comes--6246157765baa3c1-1973-4389-87a3-6cf0f923912fTue, 22 Oct 2024 08:36:33 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel today pounds again on the same message as in yesterday's gospel, namely, the idea of being ready. Today, it is that of being prepared for the one coming. The more important the person coming is, the more complex will the preparations be. If...675falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-ready--624578603986c75c-fc49-4247-b937-18d8c8454637Tue, 22 Oct 2024 01:40:02 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, Our Lord Jesus Christ tells us to be ready all the time. That is because the devil is always on the prowl to get victims. He wants us to commit sin, even mortal sin, so that he can bring us to hell. We do not have to imagine grave sensational...788falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fool-tonight-you-will-be-called-to-my-presence--62428856753ab149-b339-4be4-b600-f8331c843c3fSun, 20 Oct 2024 11:28:38 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord will call us this way when we are excessively concerned for material things and owning so much. He tells us the story in the gospel today about the man who enjoys a bumper harvest that his barns could not accommodate his goods. He destroys...680falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/have-you-tried-being-ransom-for-the-others--624285729feb736c-56bc-4c78-b359-5874a79b82beSun, 20 Oct 2024 11:06:59 +0000Fr. EdwinThat is what Jesus did when He became flesh and assumed our human nature. He was as human as we are, except having any sins. He became man so He could be useful in buying us back from the devil, who kidnapped us from the graces of God. The serpent...790falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/loyalty-to-christ--62411131c90f609d-8655-4eb8-8b71-5f5dd5b93381Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:33:53 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord is plain in the gospel today. He commits Himself to declare Himself for those who declare themselves for Christ in this life. Wow! What a great and loving God we have! Let us hear more about it!618falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peace-be-with-you--624055698a18c76b-87fb-4fc4-9758-5d8f123c95fbThu, 17 Oct 2024 23:38:36 +0000Fr. EdwinToday is the feast of St. Luke, Evangelist. The Lord tells us in the gospel about His sending of the 72 disciples ahead of Him to evangelize the people they meet. He instructs them to hurry and to bring peace to them.665falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-do-we-shut-down-the-prophets--62391669bf91afdb-96c7-4414-ac95-e5724e544ef7Thu, 17 Oct 2024 02:00:53 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus calls out the people who murdered the prophets sent by God. These instruments of God only transmitted what God wanted to be told to His people. Many times they did not like what they were called out about. Rare is the person who loves to be...740falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-overlook-justice-and-the-love-of-god--6237285432050373-2ce0-4881-bb2a-b96329369930Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:41:34 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord tell us in today's gospel His beef against the Pharisees and scribes or lawyers. They were meticulous about fulfilling the regulations they themselves imposed but neglected to fulfill the main law mandated by Moses. They added those little...672falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-looks-for-the-conversion-of-the-heart--62358663b3c86396-c34f-4a0f-951b-2accbe0e321fMon, 14 Oct 2024 10:23:35 +0000Fr. EdwinWe read today in the gospel of the holy mass about Jesus calling out the Pharisees who were so concerned about His having not washed His Hands before dining. Jesus made use of this occasion to illustrate their hypocrisy. They are focused on externals...776falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-want-to-be-truly-wise--623399743cf548ad-5694-4c8f-a42a-c1c62c464704Sat, 12 Oct 2024 04:52:05 +0000Fr. EdwinWisdom is to be sought after more than anything else in this life, according to the first reading of the mass today. The gospel puts this principle into live action. A young wealthy man was concerned about reaching eternal life. This is a wise...743falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/happy-the-womb-that-bore-you-and-the-breasts-you-sucked--6233391068b160a5-89c0-4329-b0bb-381bbc28ff59Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:07:35 +0000Fr. EdwinThis was the loud cry that rang out the day as Jesus was speaking to the crowd. Obviously, she was awed by the words of the Son of Mary. We learn at least a couple of things from this brief gospel. First, we need to learn to improve our prayer by...781falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beware-of-jealousy--62326622325ab0be-698e-4403-92a5-995dfd715cd0Fri, 11 Oct 2024 01:45:24 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord today in the gospel shares with us His sad experience in some of the people. It must have been a frustrating one for Him. He just did a good deed, that is, He expelled a devil from possessing a man. The people interpreted it as Jesus using...673falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ask-ask-ask-and-you-shall-receive--6230746673b854f3-7d3b-4166-ae7d-f42a70d16a20Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:52:33 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus reminds us in the gospel about a fundamental aspect of our prayer life. That is about petitions. We need to persevere and insist on what we petition for. We can ask for anything, as long as it is not evil or would be used for evil. Now, we need...738falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-pray--62293671de6078ef-e344-485e-8696-ce26ee8068c5Wed, 09 Oct 2024 01:31:55 +0000Fr. EdwinThe gospel today teaches us how Jesus taught His disciples to pray. We learn how to pray from Jesus Himself. The gospel states, “Once Jesus was in a certain place praying, and when He had finished, one of his disciples said, 'Lord, teach us to pray,...734falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/martha-works-mary-listens--622848596f3e9c15-86c5-4d2c-9eea-4b6f838c5334Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:49:06 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus frequently visited the home of Martha, Mary and Lazarus in Bethany. It is so nice to see Him living as a true human being. He sought their company, to share experiences and stories. The gospel today describes the home space occupied by Jesus...711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-am-the-handmaid-of-the-lord--6225738278541a92-2849-4333-a58a-354ca408ba45Sun, 06 Oct 2024 11:24:31 +0000Fr. EdwinThis is the basic and most important disposition of the human creature before his Creator. This was the disposition of Mary, who began to bear the Son of God in her womb because she said yes to God's proposal for her to be the Mother of God. This...751falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-beginning--6225001434cae33c-d0c8-4593-b360-bc70d3c4521bSat, 05 Oct 2024 11:22:27 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus in the gospel today brings back the institution of marriage to the way it was when God created the universe in the beginning. Moses had permitted the Israelites to have divorce. This was because of the hardness of their hearts. But Jesus returns...760falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rejoice-that-your-names-are-writtten-in-heaven--62231649c8fb1694-b340-419b-9af7-fea1708c09f4Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:23:17 +0000Fr. EdwinThe seventy-two disciples Jesus appointed came rejoicing to report about their day. Wow! They were jubilant! They were so elated that the devils were subject to them. But Jesus reminded them that more than their wonder about their powers over the...758falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-you-reject-me-you-reject-the-one-who-sent-me--62205602b2da179d-ff9c-4216-a068-ccd5810346baThu, 03 Oct 2024 04:01:35 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus makes this plain to us. Yesterday, we commented in the homily about the Lord preparing His disciples to go ahead of Him to the towns He would visit. They were to prepare the people there to receive Him. God appointed many prophets and other...685falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-are-ambassadors-of-christ--6220560326f0324e-c8d3-4b7d-978f-8b1e203ede84Thu, 03 Oct 2024 02:40:45 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. Paul stated this title for today's homily. Jesus appoints 72 more disciples, and He assigned them to go ahead of Him to the towns He was going to pass. They were the advance team to prepare for the coming of the Lord. This continues today, with...709falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-dear-guardian-angel--621965306dcfa07a-422b-4c62-93ef-6e4082975344Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:48:14 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord teaches us about the existence of these angels, since today we celebrate the feast of the guardian angels. These splendid creatures are connected to the foundation of Opus Dei, that we celebrate also today. No coincidence really! The Guardian...616falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/discrimination-by-creed--62196531c87f3b3a-589d-4d91-a277-b9396efe36e6Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:41:27 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus is rejected by a Samaritan town since He was set to proceed to Jerusalem. He suffered being discriminated against. His attitude to the Samaritan woman is totally the opposite. He cared for her salvation and conversed with her and led her up to...533falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-least-among-you-all-is-the-greatest--62196536d7164cb0-1336-47a3-98e4-3c57db09f5c5Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:36:30 +0000Fr. EdwinThe disciples argue about who among them was the greatest. This almost sounds funny. Why do we argue about this matter? It must be that they wanted to position themselves in the coming kingdom of Jesus. Our dear Lord corrected them by clarifying who...659falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-not-stop-him-from-doing-a-miracle-in-jesus-name--62196537a1901454-bb2f-4a49-bba4-ab1680287f85Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:31:46 +0000Fr. EdwinJohn the Apostle reported to Our Lord about someone casting out devils in the name of Jesus, although he was not one of their number. Our Lord corrected him. We should realize that one who performs a miracle in His Name will not speak evil of Him. We...784falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-this-self-knowledge--62196534b1d660f8-ba32-4f96-8789-d7e7d50af5d7Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:26:32 +0000Fr. EdwinMaturity in our faith requires from us a certain level of self-knowledge. That knowledge about our very core. We are sinners, and we have this basic tendency to evil. The Catechism calls this as the fomes peccati. We need to have this basic awareness,...672falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-are-the-christ-of-god--621965339ec2f5fc-9558-4018-9407-cdfe651f48ccWed, 02 Oct 2024 13:18:22 +0000Fr. EdwinWe are presented today in the gospel, Jesus' question to His disciples about what people say about Him. Who was He according to them? Then, He turns the question directly to His disciples. What do you say about Me? Each of us needs to feel this...589falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-given-in-to-rumors-gossips-idle-talk-of-the-people--62195902410ce9b0-ca3c-4bdf-b603-77056cc4489cWed, 02 Oct 2024 13:11:39 +0000Fr. EdwinWe hear about what happened to Herod and his people. With Jesus doing prodigious deeds like miracles and raising the dead, they had to find an explanation for it. Who was He? Some talk about Him being John the Baptist but Herod reiterates that it...688falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lamp-stands-and-receiving-more--6206981885eb4ed0-2b7e-41be-94a1-9b47934f7f77Sun, 22 Sep 2024 18:30:32 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord speaks to us in the Gospel today when he mentions us to be a light. Light is an image God uses to refer to Jesus, the Messiah. However, Jesus wants each of us to be light, too. Lamps that are lit are placed on lamp stands so that their light...780falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-is-the-greatest-in-the-kingdom-of-god--62055644c353cb8d-1217-4f17-bbfc-15ae7c8aafe7Sat, 21 Sep 2024 11:55:46 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus replies in the gospel today that the greatest is the child. This is not just any child. But he is the child who is innocent, humble, simple, open to learning, docile, etc. Jesus identifies Himself with that child who is ignorant but open to...845falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-needs-a-doctor--620435945c3935f0-f58a-4394-afa0-208c79a734f8Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:59:40 +0000Fr. EdwinIt is the sick who need the doctor. Jesus says this at the end of the gospel of the mass today to celebrate the feast of the evangelist and apostle, namely, St. Matthew. This apostle, just like the rest, was a sinner. He was perceived as a sinner...803falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-priests--62039764b43b3597-6d12-4196-9477-e0656eee7012Fri, 20 Sep 2024 04:59:48 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Gospel today tells us about the women who accompanied Jesus and His band of apostles to provide their own resources and help for their undertaking. This accompaniment and support continues up to today. We can only thank God for the women in the...802falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/her-many-sins-have-been-forgiven-for-she-has-shown-great-love--62010699ac6da45f-aca2-49d5-a8c0-e52b9be18651Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:25:14 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Devil may use our perception of our sinfulness or our many sins to discourage us. The Gospel today describes what we need to do in such situations. This woman of the street expressed her love in a very special way with details of affection. She...798falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-just-wouldn-t-dance--62001801aea37183-88c0-4f90-9641-e056feda4a18Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:26:19 +0000Fr. EdwinWe find Our Lord Jesus expressing His frustration. He expressed it by describing what He thought of the people of His generation, although what He describes is applicable to people of any generation. "We played the pipes for you, and you wouldn't...728falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-widow-was-so-happy-to-see-her-son-alive-again--61830945b906b438-f7ed-4732-b139-2b86a0f8411bMon, 16 Sep 2024 10:24:35 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we read in the gospel of the mass about a widow who has the huge problem of finding out how she would support herself, now that her husband had died and her only son just died. She was burying her in the gospel scene. Jesus meets the funeral...838falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/give-the-word-and-my-servant-will-be-healed--61712904608a6f97-ead9-4a3f-af31-8a72169ffba6Sun, 15 Sep 2024 09:01:47 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we read in the Gospel of the Mass of the encounter of Jesus with the centurion. A centurion was an officer in the Roman Army in charge of a hundred men. He had a servant he was fond of and who was sick and near death. He sent Jewish friends to...625falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-is-destined-to-suffer--615898873f8cf0b7-8522-4944-b9d6-84c10c8de672Sat, 14 Sep 2024 08:36:46 +0000Fr. EdwinWe are unable to celebrate liturgically the memorial of the Sorrowful Mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, at the foot of the Cross. However, the gospel of the Mass provides us with a text that directly challenges all of us who desire to follow Jesus....759falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-comfortable-with-what-is-uncomfortable--61496146682a4d30-e709-41a4-8853-c3c9f6f35feeFri, 13 Sep 2024 18:49:23 +0000Fr. EdwinToday is the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. We remember the value of the Cross of Jesus. God was not constrained to save us by dying on the Cross. He could have chosen another way to do this. However, in His infinite wisdom, He selected...765falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blind-leads-the-blind--613606140266480e-1e87-4d78-8454-0152f544182bThu, 12 Sep 2024 07:30:34 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus talks about the problem with the blind leading the blind. Both will simply fall into the pit. We remember that we are all on a trip to Heaven. Thus, we need to know the correct way to get there. We need guidance, insofar as going to that place...719falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-merciful-as-your-father-in-heaven-is-merciful--61335433674b7652-8587-4abb-b662-b32570116abfWed, 11 Sep 2024 08:45:49 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, Jesus encourages us to learn to face the music. If we do something deserving a penalty, then we need to expect that penalty to come upon us. Some escape with impunity in this world. But we will never be able to escape the divine judgment. We...773falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-are-actually-very-lucky--613214451d857716-08f0-4176-ba51-77b690cb9728Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:31:10 +0000Fr. EdwinOur world is fallen. We are all fallen. We have in our souls the aspiration to infinity and perfection for eternity. However, this world cannot provide us with any of that. They will come only in the next world. Here is a valley of tears, suffering...707falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-chooses-the-twelve-apostles--61312853712194f7-3ae4-4172-9067-47fd82ce20beMon, 09 Sep 2024 15:31:58 +0000Fr. EdwinHow He does it is the subject of this Gospel and homily. He prays the entire night before He chooses them. Then, we chooses not in the manner we choose people who would be like salesmen of His teachings and get others to learn them. He does not decide...843falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-the-sabbath-for-doing-good-or-for-doing-evil--613001122440a4e4-6978-4acd-9da1-913b6f5225fcSun, 08 Sep 2024 07:18:55 +0000Fr. EdwinThe crux of today's Gospel centers on the tension between the Jews and the Lord in the synagogue. Such tension was all about what was licit on a Sabbath, the eminent day of the week for rest. Jesus asked this question about whether it was all right to...689falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/birthday-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary--61293576e147b89d-0018-489a-99dc-0dc7f3c370b9Sat, 07 Sep 2024 09:45:43 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we celebrate her birthday. We celebrate her Immaculate Conception on December 8. So, counting forward nine months, we get to September 8. Liturgically, we cannot celebrate the liturgy proper to her birthday. In any case, today we read in the...830falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-is-your-lord-on-the-sabbath--612808083f09d3df-0392-4802-ba29-ad9bcc59339eFri, 06 Sep 2024 05:40:29 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus, Our Lord, clarifies His teaching about the observance of the Sabbath duties. The Pharisees and scribes argue about the absolute necessity to observe these duties that they invent new rules that suffocate man. The apostles eat grains of corn as...653falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-to-fast--61271267f0b8827d-94bf-4014-93c2-192ab19b1dedThu, 05 Sep 2024 07:31:32 +0000Fr. EdwinThis was a question very much in the Jewish mind. It is clear that fasting was required. But regarding the extent and intensity of fasting, this would depend on each person's piety and relationship with God. In Jewish society, there were different...715falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hound-of-heaven--6126071171b2e699-f5fa-4261-a73f-d5a13cbb252bWed, 04 Sep 2024 09:08:22 +0000Fr. EdwinThis is the eternal invitation of God to all of us in our lives. Parallel to the Gospel narration about the miraculous catch of fish and the subsequent call of the first apostles, God makes us understand that He stands in the midst of our...827falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-does-not-permit-the-devils-to-speak-about-who-he-is--612514760005e4be-a849-4285-888d-8b292a58475aTue, 03 Sep 2024 11:51:05 +0000Fr. EdwinToday's Gospel brings us various points for consideration. First, He cures Simon Peter's mother-in-law. For our lesson, that woman immediately got up from bed and waited on them. With our gifts from God, we need to use them for serving the others....809falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/have-you-come-to-destroy-us--61236632e06829ce-a77a-4c90-8697-5cc70ab92c31Mon, 02 Sep 2024 07:09:33 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord addresses today a prevalent concern we all suffer from in this fallen world of ours. That is about a tinge of doubt lurking in our consciences about the goodness of God. This originates from the way the demon or serpent deceived our first...592falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sacred-scriptures-are-being-fulfilled-this-day--61228190d54bcaf3-676b-4162-8123-d2a3d002674fSun, 01 Sep 2024 04:10:46 +0000Fr. EdwinWe need to get this straight. Our Lord Jesus Christ became man to lead us to Heaven. His very life is our model to reach there. Hence, the scriptures that talk about Him are what should enlighten us regarding how we should live. And if we follow their...570falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/human-traditions-trump-god-s-commandments--61195184011ad77d-a890-46c4-8393-bc32d848fcd7Thu, 29 Aug 2024 05:20:07 +0000Fr. EdwinOur beloved Lord Jesus Christ clarifies with the Pharisees and Scribes about what truly defiles a man. Defilement is sourced from outside man, and that is the reason we need to wash vessels and hands. Hence, they criticized the Lord's disciples...768falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-talents-should-bear-fruit--611948383fb90054-4fb1-409b-a6ed-6c2577005d41Thu, 29 Aug 2024 04:52:18 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we read the second of three stories in Chapter 25 of St. Matthew's Gospel. It is usually referred to as the Parable of the talents. By the way, the term "talent" as employed here referred to a certain amount of money. It could, however, we used...865falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/st-john-the-baptist-loses-his-head--61193772e2cdeb46-7145-476d-8479-684b46c0dea0Thu, 29 Aug 2024 01:50:56 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we celebrate the martyrdom of the Precursor of Jesus Christ, St. John the Baptist. How he was beheaded is fairly well-known. It can be traced back to the illicit affair that King Herod had with Herodias, who was Herod's brother, Philip. St....680falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-are-the-sons-of-those-who-murdered-the-prophets--611690389e221b5f-44fb-4aff-af59-fcc88768b3f4Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:01:38 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus continues to read the riot act for the scribes and pharisees. Basically, he called them hypocrites. This is like what we saw in the Gospel yesterday. He points out again their inconsistency in how they behaved and lived vs what they taught. They...679falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clean-first-the-inside-of-the-cup-and-then-the-outside-too--61157264d0bffd5c-887d-4f5e-a547-60d6a68cdef3Mon, 26 Aug 2024 12:01:07 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus continues to point out to the scholars of the scriptures what they were doing wrong. The scribes and pharisees were so particular of the external fulfillment of the Law, without having the interior movement of purification and repentance. What...784falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alas-for-you-blind-guides--61147312cd5359a8-4d7e-49c1-a104-26696f5f8e25Sun, 25 Aug 2024 13:40:28 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus was referring to the teachers of Israel, composed of the scribes and Pharisees. They were experts of the law of Moses. They were scriptural scholars. Furthermore, they tended to interpret the requirements of the Law making petty distinctions and...624falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-challenge-to-our-faith-today--611385060d2e3b3d-9491-474d-b997-b01128d1fe08Sat, 24 Aug 2024 15:15:03 +0000Fr. EdwinWe listen to the Gospel today telling us about the desertion Jesus experienced from many of His disciples. Why did they leave Jesus? It was because they could not accept His teaching about the Holy Eucharist, that we need to eat His Flesh and drink...723falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-anything-good-come-from-nazareth--611385057c7f49cd-95e9-45b5-94d4-8e1b5059cb56Sat, 24 Aug 2024 14:52:30 +0000Fr. EdwinThis is the remark of Nathanael or Bartholomew to the announcement of Philip, his friend, about what he had discovered, namely, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus was, according to Philip, the one their sacred scriptures had prophesied to come to save them. Can...714falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/invite-everyone-to-the-marriage-feast--611210188b240cd5-28a5-4de2-835b-b70e9685b3bfFri, 23 Aug 2024 01:43:12 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we celebrate the feast of Mary's Queenship of the Universe. We also read in the Gospel about a king who invited people to attend his son's wedding. No one wanted to come. The king sent his attendants again to invite them, but they excused...758falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-for-god-vs-love-for-neighbor--61112667e29fe40a-10b1-40af-b0bc-5e69d90ac0e6Thu, 22 Aug 2024 07:31:50 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord replied to a question posed to Him about the greatest commandment of God. Every Jew knew this by heart. We need to love God with our entire being: with all our heart, mind, and strength. But the novelty was that He connected this with a...734falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-s-generosity--61098913a5b08059-0727-4fcb-b284-fda37ab51416Wed, 21 Aug 2024 01:30:41 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Gospel in today's Mass tells us the story of Jesus about a landowner, hiring at different times of the day workers for his vineyard. He agrees to pay the first batch a denarius each for the day's work. When paying them arrives at the end of the...746falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-a-camel-pass-through-the-eye-of-a-needle--61076612e10f332e-e2be-4809-a749-867e03adf38bMon, 19 Aug 2024 04:00:51 +0000Fr. EdwinImpossible, right? But that is how Jesus described the difficulty with which those who are rich in this world--meaning enslaved and attached to creatures--to enter Heaven. The apostles acknowledged that much. So, they ask Him what would happen to them...755falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/perfection-anyone--6107540355a20f52-b2ca-4f2c-9938-48fa2696313dMon, 19 Aug 2024 00:12:29 +0000Fr. EdwinWe all have an innate desire to be perfect. We certainly demand this of the others. Perhaps we ask ourselves less. But we all have this tendency towards perfection. This was the concern of the young man who asked Jesus in the Gospel today about how to...718falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cannibalism-and-the-holy-eucharist--61062720db425e6c-0d2a-4305-a10f-d76ae44246baSat, 17 Aug 2024 11:38:13 +0000Fr. EdwinWe arrive at the last installment of the text of Chapter 6 of St. John's Gospel on the Holy Eucharist. Here Our Lord explains the sacrament using the imagery of bread. He underscores the need to eat it and here He moves to another imagery, i.e., His...710falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-the-children-come-to-me--610530211c261231-d0be-4a9b-a58f-d54763f6c719Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:45:33 +0000Fr. EdwinWe read today the version of St. Matthew found in his Chapter 19 of Jesus and the children. His apostles tried to turn them away when they approached Jesus for a blessing. Jesus corrected them. He reiterates that the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such...674falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/husband-and-wife-are-no-longer-two-but-one-body--61033235e0d49def-254b-424e-9bc9-0ff1d2f738eaThu, 15 Aug 2024 02:57:05 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus corrects the practice of the Jews regarding divorce instituted by Moses during his time. Husbands were permitted to write a document of dismissal to bid away his wife. This was never done the other way around. Our Lord clarifies the marriage...708falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-brings-up-to-heaven-his-mother-body-and-soul--610243665bec7b07-10be-43f3-b3f1-a7abc910a43fWed, 14 Aug 2024 10:17:24 +0000Fr. EdwinWe celebrate this dogma today in the entire Church of Jesus Christ. We unite ourselves to praise and thank God for His work in her. Mary is brought up to Heaven in body and soul. The Church is silent about whether she died or she simply slept. In...747falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-all-need-help--610118253cf5e18b-d286-44b3-88e3-f66fbf145c2eTue, 13 Aug 2024 09:14:14 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus expounds on the practice of helping the others who may be wrong in something important. We all experience this because we cannot possibly see ourselves in the mirror all the time. We need someone else to have an objective look at ourselves so...523falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heaven-is-for-little-children--61001480b74584b0-21ee-41cd-9a94-553e9774edbdMon, 12 Aug 2024 13:25:06 +0000Fr. EdwinThe spiritual life consists in becoming more and more like little children, especially in the sense of getting naked without qualms. They are still too young that they do not have a sense of shame yet. So, they easily go naked and don't mind being...604falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-will-be-put-to-death--60989161486e6200-3542-4a6e-a85f-006584f426b5Sun, 11 Aug 2024 16:12:28 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, Jesus tells His apostles about His impending suffering and Death and Resurrection. Whenever we read about anything happening in His life as narrated in the Gospels, we need to get used to understanding that that is what God wants to happen in...643falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-live-in-eternal-life--60979225fdeb209f-db6b-4272-b051-5afedb33fff8Sat, 10 Aug 2024 11:43:10 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus continues His discourse on the Holy Eucharist as the Bread of Life by identifying Himself to be that Bread of Life. The Jews were having difficulty in grasping this because they knew His background of having grown up in Nazareth and that they...567falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paradox-one-must-die-in-order-to-live--609677206c697917-a866-40b6-91f7-7d2ace8e7f53Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:10:46 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus teaches this principle in today's Gospel to celebrate the feast of St. Lawrence, Deacon, and Martyr. He died in the name of Jesus Christ by being roasted alive over a grill. His death made him a martyr. When this way of behaving was imitated by...624falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-you-find-your-life--60956706b73c46fa-aca4-4734-a722-72f209330b21Thu, 08 Aug 2024 11:13:34 +0000Fr. EdwinAfter announcing to His Apostles that He was going to undergo His Passion and Death on the Cross and then resurrect from the dead, He prodded His apostles to imitate Him, i.e., each of them would have to deny himself, carry his cross each day, and...600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-are-peter-and-on-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church--609470449d5e86f4-ddd2-4a0b-b714-1e9c7f6c0d42Wed, 07 Aug 2024 11:49:09 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus asked what the apostles thought about Him. Simon replies that He is the Christ, the Son of the Living God. Jesus is God too. Jesus acknowledges that this declaration could be possible only by a singular grace of faith from His Father in Heaven....761falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-win-a-debate-with-jesus-christ--609364575dfb3d1c-9c6d-4648-8b7e-c807f8e18a01Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:10:27 +0000Fr. EdwinWe can learn this from a Canaanite woman who wanted Jesus' help to cure her daughter suffering from torments from the devil. Note that she was a Gentile. She had it clearly in her mind what she needed. So, she launches herself to meet Jesus and, in a...571falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-is-my-beloved-son-listen-to-him--60933105dbaf2432-b8a9-4cae-ad1c-b4bf984dd75eTue, 06 Aug 2024 02:46:33 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Gospel today narrates the Transfiguration of Jesus on Mount Thabor because it is commemorated as a feast in the Catholic Church today. We go through this scene at least once a day, if we contemplate or pray the Luminous Mysteries. One of the...631falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-are-you-looking-for--60926200a36f5100-0ec0-4b16-9470-f5530e931387Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:58:35 +0000Fr. EdwinIt would be a great idea to imitate our Lord Jesus Christ as always. Jesus wanted to grab some rest and quiet, and He moved by boat with His disciples to the other shore. But the people were there already waiting for Him. They looked for Him and found...496falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-your-final-destination-in-life--609104197c3f64f0-4a38-4e86-8433-18f809ac6215Sat, 03 Aug 2024 09:30:28 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus is pursued by the people He just fed in the miraculous multiplication of bread and fish. They find Him near Capernaum. But He invites them to think more clearly about why there were looking for Him. That offers Him the opportunity to elevate...694falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-lost-his-head--6088130872487f4e-b189-4b32-903e-60157a423afcThu, 01 Aug 2024 03:49:27 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus in the Gospel talks about the plight of Herod. This latter stole his brother's wife, to make her share in his bed. John the Baptist kept telling Herod that that arrangement was immoral. But he liked listening to John preach. Herodias, who was...601falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-us-never-stop-from-being-astonished-by-god-and-his-ways--608812933d70b7b1-2789-4598-afda-9461bceec33cThu, 01 Aug 2024 03:34:04 +0000Fr. EdwinThe town mates of Jesus in Nazareth were astonished by what He did in their midst as He visited His hometown. His Wisdom, His miraculous powers, etc., were incongruent to the Jesus they knew from childhood. He was not like this. This person may be...747falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/collect-the-good-and-dispose-of-the-bad--60880850123b223a-b9c9-409a-befd-e635eb3c80f5Thu, 01 Aug 2024 03:14:22 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord Jesus Christ comes up today in the Gospel of the mass another imagery that the kingdom of heaven is like. It is like casting a dragnet into the sea catching all kinds of things, like fish, nails, styrofoam, squid, jellyfish, and so forth....833falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heaven-is-like--608356581bd8e2f3-b360-4f2c-829c-361c550bc70dSun, 28 Jul 2024 08:47:16 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus enunciates today in the Gospel the characteristics of Heaven. To invite us to go there, He'd have to describe it. A salesman needs to show and describe the product he is peddling around. Heaven is like a treasure... Heaven is like searching for...687falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/burn-burn-burn--608356620950bc3f-fb76-49e9-9856-6b605ac28bc8Sun, 28 Jul 2024 08:29:14 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. Matthew narrates what he alone among the different sacred writers of the books of the New Testament. He writes about the explanation of Jesus about the parable of the darnel or weeds and the wheat. Matthew underlines the punishment at the end of...726falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-am-the-resurrection-and-the-life--60835192df088a08-538d-48db-9912-efdb3ed31722Sun, 28 Jul 2024 08:04:26 +0000Fr. EdwinThat is the definition Jesus gives of Himself. Isn't that amazing? He owns life. Death has nothing that defeats Him. Death can happen. No problem! God resurrects us, as He did several times in the Gospels. Today, we celebrate the feast of Sts. Martha,...759falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/food-for-five-thousand-and-more--608228331d581741-e906-424a-90b8-d61648f88dceSat, 27 Jul 2024 06:35:14 +0000Fr. EdwinWe read in the Gospel today about the introduction Jesus made about the institution of the Holy Eucharist. Previous to this, we read about the encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus. They had talked about the absolute need for the sacrament of Baptism...729falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/good-and-evil-together-for-now--60813051c86bce63-11fc-47af-b6f5-830692c773eeFri, 26 Jul 2024 10:18:11 +0000Fr. EdwinWe are struck by the mystery of good and evil together in the world. There is a certain mixture of them in different degrees of proportion depending on the place and culture. Jesus explains in the Gospel today why this is so. Moreover, the good and...806falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-want-a-rich-harvest--60800836e8c9d02b-9820-4e52-bbf9-0421a95dd23cThu, 25 Jul 2024 11:08:03 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord explains the parable of the seed and the sower today in the Gospel. We also celebrate today the parents of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary. I know a lot about Mary but practically almost nothing of Sts. Joachim and Anne, her parents. But I could...751falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shall-we-share-the-cup-to-drink-with-jesus--60788125ddac8703-cbde-4b1d-bb92-b6eb4250bc40Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:37:10 +0000Fr. EdwinOur dear Lord proposes to James and John whether they are able to drink the cup He was to drink from. If they wanted those powerful positions in His Kingdom, it seemed that they needed to do that. They eagerly reply in the affirmative. Jesus confirmed...730falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sowing-seeds-and-bearing-fruits--60781871d9fb49df-1334-4ea1-a237-3c0f04cee2e1Tue, 23 Jul 2024 21:02:28 +0000Fr. EdwinBetween sowing seeds and bearing fruits is something so significant as it is also not so much appreciated. It is the quality of the soil that receives those seeds. Depending on our dispositions to those seeds of God's Word shall the fruits of sanctity...714falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-has-other-mothers-and-brothers--6077447108432ea7-19c2-4f9f-b4dc-31380a23579dTue, 23 Jul 2024 06:44:31 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus' mother and brothers came to Him one day. They met the difficulty of having to go through an impenetrable, dense crowd around the Teacher. They sent Him word of their intention to have a moment with Him. The messenger informed Jesus about the...646falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-apostle-to-announce-the-risen-christ--607669516fceb12e-fdaa-4a6e-a2bd-bcc774776d3cMon, 22 Jul 2024 12:47:13 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. Mary Magdalene was the first person asked by Jesus to announce to the others that she has seen the risen Lord. That makes her an Apostle.556falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-cares-for-all-of-us--6076512570b3b7ca-12c7-4bfa-b82f-4c70920e3ca3Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:25:43 +0000Fr. EdwinThe 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time tells us about how God cares for us. He saw the crowd meeting Him like sheep without a shepherd. Directionless! Very capable of getting lost! And so God sets to work to guide them. His apostles were chosen help Him in...739falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-not-spread-fake-news--60743343a9b67cc8-39a7-4dde-b817-194bdf98dc35Fri, 19 Jul 2024 14:45:09 +0000Fr. EdwinOur dear Lord Jesus Christ asks the ones whom He cured not to spread the news. This is especially because they still do not have the entire picture about Him. The Jews were all awaiting the advent of the Messiah. Their expectation was for a warrior...676falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-is-also-the-lord-of-the-sabbathj--60731405b63e4181-29f6-47a4-b40e-deae282ac14cThu, 18 Jul 2024 15:47:36 +0000Fr. EdwinOur dear Lord explains to the strict and rigid minds of the Pharisees that the Sabbath was not the supreme standard to determine what can or cannot be done on the Sabbath. One needs to check the circumstances of a situation to discern what needs to be...753falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-overburdened--60718549dc25c2f3-74e8-4ab5-9690-3fece7325302Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:33:09 +0000Fr. EdwinWe all experience the effects of modern city living. With the traffic mess and jams compounding the problems, stress and anxieties from the work place, one can easily feel being overburdened. The dire effects of fears of what the future would offer, a...689falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-has-secrets--60707520b2088e95-34e2-466d-b852-5698c826e7bcTue, 16 Jul 2024 12:32:43 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus tells us that His Father is discriminating when it comes to sharing His secrets. Learn to deal with Him. Adopt the attitudes that will ensure your unlocking his VAULT OF SECRETS.742falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sodom-and-judgement-day--606962247ea3fcd0-ce2d-4fd7-93fc-aae33ad33220Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:17:53 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus was disappointed by the lack of repentance exhibited by the inhabitants of towns where He did many miracles. He warned them that had He had dome such miracles in Sodom, for example, they would have repented. But since these inhabitants during...672falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/take-nothing-but-me-with-you--60684055ad0f5530-7f28-4192-8ad0-09230a5377a9Sat, 13 Jul 2024 15:47:10 +0000Fr. EdwinOur dear Jesus instructs His apostles to bring nothing superfluous in their journey to look for the lost sheep of Israel. No bread, no haversack, no, coppers, no spare tunic... He asks them to trust Him. Their needs will be attended to, perhaps by the...669falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-not-be-ashamed-of-being-of-the-lord--60673376f25ee149-909b-4803-91ec-51dfaa5805dbFri, 12 Jul 2024 11:41:24 +0000Fr. EdwinOur dear Lord makes it plain to us that if they gave a hard time to Him, their teacher and master, they, His disciples, should at least expect the same treatment. No student is better off than the teacher. Jesus wants us to make a stand for Him, and...690falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-spirit-of-the-father-will-speak-through-you--606729563c5fbad4-9b5e-4050-8cbe-6adc6ff1d329Fri, 12 Jul 2024 11:17:52 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord sends His apostles to do the same things as He did to the people. He sent them like sheep. They indeed belonged to His sheepfold. Be warned them that they would be going to meet wolves. Their personal freedom would be compromised. He...714falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-are-gifts-to-the-others--60660410477fbc01-d40a-42ab-8c56-15d0c764e2cbThu, 11 Jul 2024 03:57:21 +0000Fr. EdwinWe might say that in the world, the basic tendency we have is to see the others as opportunities to get from. This is not a Christian attitude. This is so foreign from following Christ, as the east is from the west. We are to be gifts to the others...647falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/look-for-the-lost-sheep-of-israel--606420070435b912-5dab-4395-aaec-69d7333d8885Tue, 09 Jul 2024 10:24:57 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we read in Gospel of the Mass about Jesus' instructions to His disciples. Her shared with them His power to cure diseases and cast out demons. Awesome power! But Jesus directs them to look for the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Pay...716falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sheep-without-a-shepherd--60640190b1365035-d04b-4278-a371-f0af6b8ff464Tue, 09 Jul 2024 05:26:01 +0000Fr. EdwinStarting with the miracle of curing a man possessed by a dumb devil, Jesus shows us today the importance of being cured. The dumb devil makes its victim unable to speak about his symptoms in the soul. He is then unable to report them to the doctor. In...513falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-faith-has-restored-you-to-health--60625259079fe929-18c9-4dab-96e3-d775c2cddec8Sun, 07 Jul 2024 12:22:35 +0000Fr. EdwinIt is incredible that we read again in today's Gospel in the mass about the two women who receive their respective miracles by the faith of the protagonists involved in the narration. It is by their faith that they are cured. Shouldn't we ask for more...720falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lacking-in-faith-is-an-obstacle-for-god-to-act--60620098a32d318e-8641-4f09-bbfa-17639b456f4dSat, 06 Jul 2024 17:17:26 +0000Fr. EdwinWe learn this lesson today from the Gospel. Jesus visits Nazareth. Its inhabitants were familiar with Him, His family, His work, and training, etc. They Know Him well and because of that, they could not figure out why Jesus was so knowledgeable, so...736falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-is-the-bridegroom-with-us-and-there-is-no-need-to-fast--60609363ae1b624c-67be-4337-b06e-df042103205fFri, 05 Jul 2024 11:49:37 +0000Fr. EdwinOur dear Jesus teaches us to appreciate our being in His Presence. If we believe that, then we don't need to fast. That means we can only expect good to come from Him. With Him, too, we need to realize that He is bringing to the table something new....644falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/only-the-sick-need-the-doctor--606011455cb6a438-2a03-4fe1-9dcb-b03c4608523cThu, 04 Jul 2024 13:45:56 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord Jesus Christ declares this in the Gospel today, where He calls St. Matthew, a prominent tax collector. Later, he throws a party. Many tax collectors attend it. They looked at the tax collectors as public sinners. Jesus was one of the guests....713falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-sins-are-forgiven-vs-get-up-and-walk--605886760da815be-7348-4e57-8d4c-c33326b9566bWed, 03 Jul 2024 11:54:48 +0000Fr. EdwinWe read in the Gospel today about Jesus forgiving the sins of the paralytic brought to His presence. Perhaps what they were expecting was a physical cure only. Some scribes present, heard of these blasphemous words of this man called Jesus. So, they...766falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-lord-and-my-god--60579748cf1e6c16-d788-4dfc-a38e-a8ad86137548Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:46:17 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. Thomas surrendered his being before what he beheld of the scars of the nails and lance on His risen body. He exclaimed, "My Lord and my God!" He was able to prove his faith when he was martyred. Shouldn't we utter that act of faith many times a...604falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-winds-and-the-sea-obey-him--605662456902cc1e-ab47-4522-ad2b-67dd4fab4029Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:11:46 +0000Fr. EdwinWe read today St. Matthew's version of the calming of the wind and sea in the sea of Galilee. We read some days ago about St. Mark's version. They are practically the same but St. Matthew's version displays certain features. St. Matthew describes...667falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-price-of-following-jesus-christ--605618159b0440c8-d709-4cc0-a418-5be391db551aMon, 01 Jul 2024 00:48:19 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus enlightens us about discipleship, The standards are very high.717falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/little-girl-i-tell-you-to-get-up--60547853f178f77a-8620-4271-b90f-b273e72bec13Sat, 29 Jun 2024 11:45:41 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Gospel presents to us two miracles that involve women. Jesus shows us how He deals with them. They are also recipients of His favors. One was a woman suffering for many years from a hemorrhage, and the other was dead already. The former...861falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-church-s-rock-foundation-and-evangelizing-nature--60536652393934bd-b652-469f-b4b6-be4c4d5f0e91Fri, 28 Jun 2024 06:46:57 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we celebrate these two saints. We learn from them by contemplating and imitating them. Peter was assigned to be just that, i.e., the rock foundation of the Church. The gates of Hell cannot prevail against it. Paul shows us his total self-giving...801falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-and-the-leper--60530075a0f10e61-bad4-4889-8352-de036b0254efThu, 27 Jun 2024 16:01:25 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus expresses His willingness to cure the leper. This poor man got our Lord to cure him by introducing his petition saying that He could cure him if He wanted to. That way seems to get Jesus to cure Him. His was an act of faith in that Jesus could...751falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wanna-be-wise--605151180ea42b1c-8c43-4f33-9dc9-7bbe2976d29cWed, 26 Jun 2024 11:06:35 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus explains to us today that to enter Heaven, we need to do God's Will. To know God's Will, we need to communicate with Him. This communication involves reading and studying His Letters to us in Sacred Scriptures. We need to discern His desires. We...739falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-saint-of-the-ordinary--60503127d9f5f3af-7845-481a-9d5b-dd9f8f9b07bbTue, 25 Jun 2024 11:35:17 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we celebrate the feast of St. Josemaria Escriva, Founder of Opus Dei. During his canonization mass, St. Pope John Paul II referred to him as the saint of the ordinary. The gospel for the feast tells us about the miraculous catch of fish, where...808falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/enter-by-the-narrow-door--6048823553c45ced-9c70-4679-8bf6-eed0f771ba47Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:48:55 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord Jesus winds down His monumental Sermon on the Mount with shorter teachings, but no less important ones. First, He commands us not to be wasteful of His Things, like the graces He gives us. We would have to answer for each grace He gifts us...821falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-voice-crying-out-in-the-desert--6047908283e6ea5a-59d0-4c9e-8e27-0ee6c0685179Sun, 23 Jun 2024 10:39:44 +0000Fr. EdwinWe celebrate the Birth of St. John the Baptist today. His significance stems from his role in Salvation history. He was assigned to prepare for the arrival of the Savior.666falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/even-the-wind-and-the-sea-obey-him--604734347e14d9ad-50f6-42f9-9ac0-4ae9f39196dfSat, 22 Jun 2024 14:37:15 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord asked His Apostles why they were frightened when He was there with them, only sleeping at the stern of the boat they were on to transit to the other side of the Lake of Galilee. An unforeseen gale began to blow, pushing up the waves so much...777falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-worry--60461923356c5434-b38b-4036-a1b5-8939f1c0ff80Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:29:48 +0000Fr. EdwinWorrying is part and parcel of daily living. That stems from our certain attachments to certain creatures like comfort, wealth, making an impression in the others, etc. As Jesus says in the Gospel today, we cannot serve two masters, i.e., a creature...828falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-is-your-treasure--6044805372b32b0e-d45b-4ae9-9e38-8c9c080003c3Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:15:02 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus challenges us today in the Gospel regarding where we put our treasure. He points out the seriousness of the matter. One's life is lived according to the treasure. If we keep our treasure only in creatures of this world, then you would run into...813falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-father-in-heaven--604375153c3e70ae-617e-4629-bd2f-0a2e2e982705Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:29:24 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus addresses today in the Gospel of the Mass the matter of how to pray. He criticized the multiplication of words in some prayers. He wants us to pray simply and to use the Our Father as a guide and preparation to pray for our needs. The Lord's...858falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-want-to-be-noticed--604207845506baa8-3085-4373-a8ef-e3d63692d505Tue, 18 Jun 2024 06:39:22 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, Jesus elucidates on the intentions we may have in doing our good deeds. He reminds us that we should not want to simply attract men's notice. We need to rectify our intentions constantly so that we keep our intentions upright. That means we do...766falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-your-enemies--60408636ede24928-7c6e-4ace-9437-2b40faf625e4Mon, 17 Jun 2024 06:23:23 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord Jesus Christ teaches us we need to go beyond what was practiced before Him, namely, Love your neighbor and hate your enemies. The Divine Lord requires us to love even those we deem unlovable, like our enemies who have hurt us in some way. He...685falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eye-for-an-eye-and-tooth-for-a-tooth--6040136260a53f95-00aa-4186-ab87-25a0ea14b790Sun, 16 Jun 2024 11:22:09 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus points out today in the Gospel that this principal enunciated in the title was development of Jewish law or the Mosaic Law. However, Jesus perfects it by saying that we should not even think about getting back at our opponents. We should expose...749falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kingdom-of-god--6039376493c350a6-5bca-4192-a5eb-7022072a21d1Sat, 15 Jun 2024 09:52:44 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus illustrates to us through parables what the Kingdom of God is like. He uses today the images of seeds, plants, sowing and harvesting. He underscores the phenomenon of how these seeds grow and mature for the harvest. We do not know how it...736falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/say-yes-if-you-mean-yes-say-no-if-you-mean-no--603889551b197323-c8c4-4c71-83dd-e8e331cc017dFri, 14 Jun 2024 17:40:53 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord emphasizes simplicity in speech. We fall for egoism and primacy of selfishness when we lie and complicate our speech. Truthfulness is the best to follow. Making oaths need not be necessary just to assure the others that we are telling the...641falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thou-shall-not-commit-adultery--60372699d42951cb-b58a-43c2-8a22-3c246fd716f9Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:35:29 +0000Fr. EdwinToday's Gospel sends to listen to Jesus Christ who on His own authority as Creator and, therefore, as Supreme Lawgiver, teaches that it is enough to look at a woman lustfully to commit adultery with her. So, God's prohibition against the action of a...568falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-should-we-deal-with-our-anger--60358003037f3213-ac41-4974-a528-2d4dec33d9eaWed, 12 Jun 2024 04:18:22 +0000Fr. EdwinThe good Lord explains to us today in the Gospel of the Mass that we need to address the waywardness of our passion called Anger. It should be the right kind of anger. Anger is one of the emotions God has given us. It is a certain vehemence of our...678falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/relive-the-st-barnabas-the-apostle-s-live--60358004355bf2ef-bf65-4606-83ae-f1c42f7c2484Wed, 12 Jun 2024 03:44:51 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Church sets up the life of St. Barnabas for our contemplation today. We can learn from him a lot, especially how he disagreed with the Apostle of the Gentiles and set off in separate journeys on the matter of St. Mark accompanying them.1928falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-have-come-to-complete-the-law--60349430e05583c1-e1de-44ab-8f53-d34834b619eaTue, 11 Jun 2024 10:55:28 +0000Fr. EdwinThe sense Jesus gives us about the Law and the Prophets is that these latter were incomplete. Jesus came to complete them, i.e., to perfect them. Thus, He follows the Law of Moses but as the Messiah, He adds to them. For example, with the law against...707falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salt-and-light--6033799919e445aa-e3a0-415b-b2a2-b7806c9b02c6Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:56:10 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we celebrate the feast of St. Barnabas, Apostle. Our dear Jesus expounds in the sermon on the mount after mentioning the Beatitudes that we are salt and light. Those are two realities that are well known by the Israelites. Our Lord benefits...728falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/learn-to-be-gentle--603284699ad0c8f6-6b9e-42cd-acf3-ae377dc15378Sun, 09 Jun 2024 11:27:38 +0000Fr. EdwinWe read today the Beatitudes according to St. Matthew. They are the new commandments of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. We need to learn to live them by depending on God's grace. We can narrow down to the beatitude that says "Happy the Gentle: they shall...624falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-want-to-be-related-to-jesus--60321792603cd76b-326b-49cc-a414-f4b51e36b3c7Sat, 08 Jun 2024 11:21:24 +0000Fr. EdwinWe can be His mother, His brother, or His sister as long as we do His Will! It is as simple as that. The Jews were so full of themselves as members of the Chosen People. They believed they did not have to have any interior conversion. It sufficed to...689falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heart-of-mary--6031588688b8b906-006f-49b8-b516-e8ae490a9091Fri, 07 Jun 2024 18:03:53 +0000Fr. EdwinAfter celebrating the Sacred Heart of Jesus yesterday, the Church praises God today for the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Her Heart is immaculate because it is without stain of sin. She is immaculate because her heart gravitates around God. She looks for...817falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heart-of-jesus--6029891733b5438f-25d3-4026-91c2-f216f54359b6Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:08:06 +0000Fr. EdwinGod has a Heart! With Jesus Christ, we appreciate God's Heart that loves all of us. He proved the extent of His love when He died on the Cross. After the soldier pierced His side with a lance, out came blood and water. There was nothing more Jesus...780falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-god-with-all-we-have--60286990a01d2890-74eb-4e49-9c80-a6c370721d6dWed, 05 Jun 2024 13:03:14 +0000Fr. EdwinIt is so moving to see a marathon runner never giving up in making it to the finish line. He gives this endeavor everything he has. This could be a fine image of how our love for God should be. Today, the Gospel tells us so much, i.e., love God with...768falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-don-t-we-take-god-at-his-word--6027382469cc564d-2435-4b40-b722-b0eb04920ffdTue, 04 Jun 2024 11:31:39 +0000Fr. EdwinOur tendency is to put obstacles to His Will, to our getting to know His Will and to us accomplishing His Will. The Gospel today gives us an idea how Jesus handled the Sadducees who did not believe in the resurrection of the dead. They pose to him an...701falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/render-to-caesar-what-is-caesar-s-and-to-god-what-is-god-s--602606314b335c53-3e94-4413-af58-b9fd50f1541aMon, 03 Jun 2024 07:56:26 +0000Fr. EdwinRoman emperors were seen as divinities during the Roman times. They printed their faces on coins. So, in reply to whether he was for paying taxes to the Romans or not, Jesus asked to see denarius coin. He asks whose inscriptions and head appear on the...701falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-practice-of-examining-our-conscience--602588495d1bccdf-aaa6-482c-8801-70263877b192Mon, 03 Jun 2024 01:36:36 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord used parables to preach and teach His listeners. He employed stories to help in understanding certain concepts and practice of virtues. The ones listening could see themselves in these narratives, and thus they could learn more about...780falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/take-and-eat--60246428236b2cf1-d7a9-405d-b6ad-bb0fdad3015fSat, 01 Jun 2024 11:03:04 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord Jesus Christ, on the night before He was to be crucified, instituted the Holy Eucharist. He commanded us to do this in memory of Him. This is how we remember Him. The words of consecration are uttered by the priest in Holy Mass and the...728falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-us-be-sincere-in-our-thinking--60235068c548d9ec-b247-417d-90a7-4cba3db6f3abFri, 31 May 2024 11:38:38 +0000Fr. EdwinThe religious authorities in the Temple of Jerusalem confront Jesus and demand from Him the authorization He has for preaching and teaching the people. They did not like this outsider. Anyhow, Jesus tries to help them face themselves by asking them...780falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mary-visits-her-cousin-elizabeth--602306647d645cec-db56-448d-b53b-52d9dcd9c50cFri, 31 May 2024 01:44:07 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Gospel narrates to us what happened when Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth. We are given words inspired by the Holy Spirit. First, we have the second part of the first part of the Hail Mary we usually recite. Then, we have the awesome prayer of...671falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pray-with-faith--6020856967238a37-4fd4-4a86-a096-2f1503415361Wed, 29 May 2024 10:46:50 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Gospel today tells us about Bartimaeus, the blind man, who shouted asking for God's mercy from Jesus who was passing by. He persisted in calling out His Name and asking for His Mercy. Although the people surrounding him tried to hush him, he cried...800falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/express-your-faith-by-counting-on-god-s-grace-to-fulfill-his-will--60198684f40ba3d7-21e5-4aee-81a0-d2eb3fb1ae8bTue, 28 May 2024 13:13:59 +0000Fr. EdwinWe have in the Gospel today the reply James and John gave to Jesus when He asked them whether they will be able to drink the cup that He was to drink. They said "We can!" Contained in that reply is a lot of faith in God's help and grace. The cup Jesus...841falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-about-us-we-have-left-everything-and-followed-you--6018656030335b77-d9a8-4ddb-9819-0b94cb8e8845Mon, 27 May 2024 09:30:52 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. Peter posed this question to Our dear Lord Jesus after He had expressed to them the great difficulty so-called rich people will have in entering Heaven. We know that He referred to those who were attached to their things--from material wealth to...725falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sell-all-you-have-and-come-follow-me--60177597ec64c737-7df2-43f1-8f61-b2398518b351Sun, 26 May 2024 10:46:39 +0000Fr. EdwinA rich man received this invitation from Jesus. But he turned it down. Apparently, he preferred his great wealth to the adventure God had in mind for him. This adventure would truly be extraordinary because it was one with Jesus Christ Himself, no...676falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-god-in-three-divine-persons--6017114684b1ef79-e4e0-43fc-96a3-394e18c29adfSat, 25 May 2024 14:31:03 +0000Fr. EdwinWe celebrate today the highest mystery of our Catholic Faith, i.e., The Most Blessed Trinity. Our daily life as Catholics is dotted with different expressions of piety and reverence to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Since there are three...1930falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-to-become-like-little-children-to-enter-heaven--60160117cda87098-39c1-4931-84ce-61fdbb08c631Fri, 24 May 2024 10:41:34 +0000Fr. EdwinWe read today the revelation of two principles of Christianity, namely, the need to deal with all people observing their dignity as persons and as children of God, and that we need to become childlike to enter Heaven. First, we have to learn not to...678falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-god-has-united-man-must-not-divide--6014885609a2f3c0-3348-4a71-95ba-03e6716c3bb5Thu, 23 May 2024 11:15:21 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus speaks about the indissolubility of marriage. Divorce and remarrying is adultery, even when there are good reasons for remarrying like one becoming young again with the new partner, or one believes in love again with the new partner, or whatever...704falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-to-learn-to-sacrifice-ourselves--6013279638b8d08a-5087-4ec1-a952-3ca4a7e04bd0Wed, 22 May 2024 11:00:07 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ the Eternal High Priest. He is the Priest because He sacrificed Himself in Calvary for our salvation and in obedience to His Father. In the Old Testament, priests sacrificed...738falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anyone-who-is-not-against-us-is-for-us--601114328add59ec-13e0-46e8-b2a8-c2ca674230c9Tue, 21 May 2024 11:18:02 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord Jesus Christ replied this way in the title to the protest of John about wanting to stop someone who was casting out devils in Jesus' Name, but was not among Jesus' close followers. Any such person who works a miracle realistically could not...669falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-to-become-little-and-humble-in-god-s-kingdom--60096468b189a9ab-9eb8-4c31-9e9f-80107ea1a6a2Mon, 20 May 2024 11:19:09 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Gospel of today tells us several things. First, Jesus spent more time, effort, and resources in training those who would speak and preach in His Name. How can we be good instruments of God's Word if we do not train ourselves more deeply. Then,...692falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mary-mother-of-the-church--600891754238d648-b824-4b89-8853-7065ca49cf08Sun, 19 May 2024 11:15:51 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Church that Jesus founded was born yesterday Pentecost Sunday. But the Church as the Bride of Christ was born when Jesus died on the cross. To make sure Jesus had died, a soldier pierced his side with a lance. He withdrew that lance and out came...871falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pentecost-sunday--600800016a3fbce5-e7d8-4201-bd89-1bbbab6f133bSat, 18 May 2024 05:49:03 +0000Fr. EdwinPentecost means 50. In other words, fifty days after the resurrection of Jesus, the Holy Spirit descended upon the group of His followers in a bigger room adjacent to the cenacle they used for the Last Supper of Our Lord. As the scriptures narrate,...705falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/each-one-of-us-is-unique--60071074f192b044-a512-4790-9d79-93b3c47da459Fri, 17 May 2024 11:39:26 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus is asked by Peter about what would happen to John, the youngest of the Apostles. Jesus had prophesied how Peter would die. Jesus tells Peter that he need not be concern about the future of John. He emphasized that Peter should simply follow Him....672falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/loving-jesus-and-how-to-show-it--6006999491e902c3-e7db-4722-8f94-b668c1c2deb4Fri, 17 May 2024 10:05:58 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus asks St. Peter whether he loved Him more than the others did. He replies in the affirmative. Jesus repeats this questions two more times, saddening Peter because He asked him this for the third time. While Peter always replies in the...713falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-on-unity--600455959a0ffffb-c5a3-4f56-9e91-554ddc6d0055Wed, 15 May 2024 10:44:18 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus stresses the point of unity in His prayer to His Father. In fact, He assigns it so much importance that it signifies that the one possessing it is from God. Without it or lack of it would be a sure sign that God is not behind us wherever we may...678falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-to-be-one-like-the-father-and-the-son-are-one--60043884acb2a04a-db1d-4941-a8eb-023c0ec13e11Wed, 15 May 2024 08:17:24 +0000Fr. EdwinToday's Gospel tells us about Jesus' prayer to His Father that we all be one, as He and His Father are one. Unity is an essential attribute of God. There is only One God. Also, in God there is only one Divine Nature. There are three Persons in one...720falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-became-an-apostle-after-the-lot-fell-on-him--600180718374b126-7085-476c-9a18-1f990108fd42Tue, 14 May 2024 03:47:31 +0000Fr. EdwinTossing lots was a Jewish custom. A fortuitous event was believed to show God's Will, as long as there was no manipulation by man. St. Matthias became an apostle because the lot fell on him. It was not because he was better than anyone one else. This...736falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ask-god-in-the-name-of-jesus-his-only-begotten-son--5996385144721a39-fe17-4934-8b62-cedc3e7e6b7eFri, 10 May 2024 12:16:17 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord tells us to ask the Father in His Name. God the Father will not despise or forget that petition because it is done through His Son. He cannot deny anything to His Son whom He loves infinitely.624falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/practice-hope--59942600b2b05aa8-7318-4dce-9321-3df0e00804f9Thu, 09 May 2024 08:36:16 +0000Fr. EdwinThis valley of tears that we all need to traverse is part of God's plan. The discomforts here should help us aspire for the definitive life in Heaven, where there is all perfection with God. There will be no more need for creatures to satisfy us....623falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-lady-of-fatima--5986734829f9dda8-8197-4152-924d-a35318f073c9Mon, 06 May 2024 07:18:23 +0000Fr. EdwinSeveral things should come to mind when we recall her apparitions to three shepherd children. There is God. God is offended by man's sins. We need to do penance, a lot of penance. God's victory in the end is assured.656falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/go-out-to-the-whole-world-and-preach-the-good-news--5986734958d4ac02-7977-4678-96dc-d7e07543f037Mon, 06 May 2024 07:00:14 +0000Fr. EdwinWe cannot shirk from the responsibility of obeying the Lord's last words on earth prior to ascending to Heaven. Go out to the whole world. We find ourselves set up by the Lord in our positions and roles in society. Ask yourselves how we have preached...891falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-asking-god-for-something-we-need-to-name-drop--5986735473c8ffb0-4fc7-4fab-b03d-e3556e3067ffMon, 06 May 2024 06:39:36 +0000Fr. EdwinThe name we need to use to get what we ask for is the Name of Jesus Himself. But this name-dropping assumes we have a relationship with Him. Thus, we need to evaluate how our relationship is with Him. In fact, this is the real reply to all our...624falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-us-continually-hope-in-god--59867353d014a8f8-7221-47dc-a96c-612e1c0aa2dfMon, 06 May 2024 06:23:15 +0000Fr. EdwinHope is the theological virtue we all absolutely need to get to Heaven. This world is only a leg of our trip. We have all these difficulties here, even with joy because we hope in seeing Jesus in the end. We need to shore up our hope in Heaven.623falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joy-in-the-pilgimage-of-life-to-heaven--59866999a74a3747-0a7e-4ba8-9932-a72d8c565430Mon, 06 May 2024 05:55:01 +0000Fr. EdwinAccording to the Gospel today, Jesus forewarns His followers of His coming departure. He encourages them despite the loss because they would see each other again anyway. Temporary inconveniences should not mar our cheerfulness in our trip to Heaven....666falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-for-the-truth--598669986a527b5d-a4e6-47c3-817d-789f667f0c7eMon, 06 May 2024 05:39:10 +0000Fr. EdwinMore on the Holy Spirit! He will move us to love the truth. He will spur us to be united with God. It is proper of love to be united to the beloved, while what is characteristic of knowledge is that we bring the known object to our minds. We reduce it...691falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-loss-of-jesus-will-bring-us-the-holy-spirit-and-his-action-on-us--598670006c18b433-7fb9-4b49-987e-683dd1c1a014Mon, 06 May 2024 05:21:32 +0000Fr. EdwinLosing things we value always gets us thinking about the situations. We will miss those important items, and we are moved to re-evaluate ourselves. Losing Jesus apparently is what Jesus lays down as a condition for the sending of the Paraclete. He...761falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/going-against-the-grain--5977003916de38d2-ce51-45b6-b49a-d911893d8862Thu, 02 May 2024 09:50:25 +0000Fr. EdwinThis is how our lives as Christians is to be described. The Gospel today tells us so much about it. We need to be loyal, hardworking, honest, charitable to those it is difficult to love, be diligent when everybody wants to waste time and so forth. It...746falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-one-another--59770040d01f368d-249f-4807-84b8-5c482f5e3be4Thu, 02 May 2024 09:24:26 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Gospel for the Sixth Sunday of Easter tells us about Jesus' invitation to remain in His Love by following His Commandments, just as He remains in His Father's Love by following His Commandments. His Father wanted Him to die on the Cross to save...675falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-should-long-for-heaven--5976888119f83bc3-18eb-4bed-8e1d-5ccd7ab8f5feThu, 02 May 2024 09:07:19 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord forewarns us of what we will face if we are truly followers of His. Persecutions! If we become worldly, then we would not expect these attacks on religion and on the Catholic Faith. What Our Lord taught us in the Beatitudes, for example, sets...746falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-as-the-way-the-truth-and-the-life--59765551bbbf2bed-7e28-4558-b826-5601d926085fThu, 02 May 2024 05:50:30 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus taught more than in the manner of Moses. He taught with personal authority. He did not cite any other authority to back up his teachings and claims. The other teachers of Israel taught quoting scriptures or venerable rabbis or traditions. But...734falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-is-love--597515702c37c347-1765-4e61-af51-228ba368b4f9Wed, 01 May 2024 14:22:24 +0000Fr. EdwinSince He is Love, He cannot but love us. We do not need to do anything to deserve His love for us. He simply loves us. We are able to love the others when we have been loved first by God. We love God in return by following His Commandments. His...625falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/without-him-we-can-do-nothing--59728630d7a9fd07-d38d-4c07-bf5b-e3f228204a22Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:14:23 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Church presents again for our reading and contemplation the allegory of the vine and the branches. We underscore the statement of Jesus that without Him or without being connected to Him as a branch is to its vine, we can do absolutely nothing....686falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-at-peace--59696858df0b8a2d-2be9-4f92-a447-4d16c935bbc8Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:14:59 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus tells His followers that He pray for peace for them. This is a peace that the world cannot give. The peace it offers is so shallow and temporary. God's peace is not simply the absence of war. It is deep and life-changing. It makes one confident,...711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/st-catherine-of-siena--596827783bb66c5f-98b7-45fe-ade4-a888a52e3aefSun, 28 Apr 2024 10:29:48 +0000Fr. EdwinWe celebrate today a great saint in the Church. In fact, we recall St. Catherine of Siena who was declared by St. Pope Paul VI in 1970 a Doctor of the Church. Only a few women enjoy this distinction in the Catholic Church. We admire her for her...827falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-is-the-vine-while-his-father-is-the-vinedresser-and-we-are-the-branches--5967633589b12e8d-f933-4c18-a154-def61e81532fSat, 27 Apr 2024 13:35:25 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Gospel of the Fifth Sunday of Easter presents us with the teaching of Jesus regarding Him as the Vine while we are the branches. We are connected to the Vine. A vine is alive with life-giving sap flowing through the branches. We are alive with...718falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-you-have-seen-the-son-you-have-seen-the-father-also--596649598d761e2c-4aea-45c4-9d34-706c94232269Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:37:10 +0000Fr. EdwinTo go to Heaven, it is not enough to simply do good. We also need to follow what He taught us. All of what He taught us. Just believing a part only, only shows we do not believe that He is divine. The Gospel also reveals to us that He is the Son and...780falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trust-in-the-god-s-arrangements-for-us--59650284c7ce8e46-d8da-4a63-8314-dd6cc1c863b4Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:54:41 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus asks His apostles not to be troubled. This is the trouble that brings us away from God. Jesus was troubled, especially in the Garden of Gethsemane during the Agony in the Garden. Mary, His Immaculate Mother, was troubled at the celestial...766falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/st-mark-the-evangelist-and-some-principles-of-scriptural-interpretation--5962647614e9c002-f358-447f-8272-14b941951573Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:14:21 +0000Fr. EdwinWith St. Mark's feast day today, we may learn about interpreting the holy scriptures. First off, we need to understand the place of scriptures have in our faith. Having sola scriptura of the Protestant reformation of the 16th century cannot be...641falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hearing-jesus-is-hearing-him-who-sent-him--59613051408bf07a-9e5a-41f8-bbf0-e80dfa695747Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:43:38 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Gospel today tells us Jesus explaining that all who listen to Him is actually listening to the One Who sent Him. Jesus is God in the Flesh. He explained to Philip that He and the Father are one. The unity between the two Persons--God the Son and...731falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-and-the-father-are-one--595811547394ce97-9db3-48e1-9583-c6dfb38649a2Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:14:42 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus had established His being the Good Shepherd because He laid down His life for His sheep. Added to that is that He is one with the Father. That means that He is as God as the Father is God.372falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-good-shepherd-leads-his-sheep-by-going-ahead-of-them--59570869ea15acd9-5397-4003-84d4-0f93bdfc2983Sun, 21 Apr 2024 03:42:25 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Gospel today provides us with more characteristics of the Good Shepherd. He enters the sheepfold through the gate and gatekeeper. Others who enter through other ways are thieves. He is up to no good. He is a threat to the sheep. The Good Shepherd...644falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-the-good-shepherd--595656087492beee-d77e-4c0b-85b4-996902efbec2Sat, 20 Apr 2024 10:02:52 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord Jesus Christ tells us today in the Gospel of the fourth Sunday of Easter that He is the Good Shepherd. He immediately defines what the Good Shepherd does. He lays down His life for His sheep. We need such a shepherd since we are limited in...873falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-our-difficulties-in-following-god-s-teachings-make-us-leave-him--595507227eb5428b-4743-4696-b467-5d093bd9a36aFri, 19 Apr 2024 11:28:23 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, the issue of Jesus giving His Flesh as Food to eat and His Blood to be taken as a drink comes to a head. Jesus does not adjust or modify His daring teaching and requirement to go to Heaven. He lets those who thought that way leave Him. He asked...712falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/live-with-faith--595248911f6349d0-d87c-43f4-b297-84cad472d67cThu, 18 Apr 2024 05:27:31 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Gospel today continues with Our Lord Jesus Christ revealing more about His earth-shaking teaching about His Flesh and Blood being eaten and drunk, respectively. They need to be received to reach eternal life. He is categorical about it. There is...779falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-moves-us-internally-so-we-can-believe-in-him--594968052acfca8b-ef2f-42d3-9803-723422a59e44Wed, 17 Apr 2024 01:23:03 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we read in the Gospel the role of God in the act of faith. These past days we saw the importance of external signs as motives of credibility, like the miraculous multiplication of bread and fish, and walking on the sea. God also works on us...694falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-on-bread-as-food--5948530312ab1714-01b5-4ac1-83db-c999897a1726Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:14:46 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord continues today in the Gospel of the Mass to elucidate on the bread of life that will satisfy us. There will be no more need to eat more. But to eat this bread of life, one must first believe in the Lord Jesus from Heaven. This Jesus is the...626falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-goes-slowly-in-teaching-us-about-the-bread-from-heaven--59467997247d8f61-fae7-42a9-a224-613892498082Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:32:40 +0000Fr. EdwinWe read today about the way God teaches us about this sacrament. He is patient and slow. He goes step by step, being reasonable with us. Asked what work they should perform to do the works of God, He responds saying that they should believe in Him. We...716falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-must-believe-in-the-one-god-sent--59456944743f896a-bfa9-4ad3-887e-e0ec5fd93911Sun, 14 Apr 2024 08:06:38 +0000Fr. EdwinLast week, we read about the first part of the Gospel according to St. John, Chapter 6. This is the famous chapter that reveals the intention of Jesus to institute the Holy Eucharist, the center and summit of all Christian Life and Life in the Church....711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-many-acts-of-contrition-is-one-of-the-best-devotions--59456945765ba8fd-48c1-4d1a-891c-f203eaf16527Sun, 14 Apr 2024 07:46:58 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, Third Sunday of Easter, we have three readings in the mass for the day. They all encourage us to repent and turn to the Lord. This message is directed to all sinners, you and I. Hence, we are encouraged to repent frequently and return to the...746falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-resurrection-of-jesus-reinforces-our-faith-in-his-divinity--594370544b7c2e9d-7136-4ca0-975b-318555738be4Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:25:47 +0000Fr. EdwinI remember listening briefly to a preacher of one of the denominations of religion who declared that Jesus is not God because He died. I could not believe my ears. Of course, He died in so far as He is human. But since it was the second Person of the...796falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-instrument-in-god-s-hands-can-do-great-wonders--594160337471712c-1193-4e8c-9680-412d221fa3deThu, 11 Apr 2024 10:10:25 +0000Fr. EdwinAny instrument compared with the results accomplished by the author or main actor is always disproportionally small. A pen is nothing and can do nothing unless it is found in the hands of an author or writer. But in their hands, that pen will be able...817falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-is-truth--5939044358fe90b7-e46d-4ccd-a62e-4e47c478e520Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:44:00 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Gospel today tells us about the value of truth. It is by itself and it stands by itself. There are movements from some quarters of the world that want to manipulate the truth to deceive people. In ancient times, the truth was manipulated by those...776falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-jesus-do-you-believe-in--59364686924aa132-552b-4ae1-afdf-a962b0a3cbf8Tue, 09 Apr 2024 11:11:25 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we read the continuation of the meeting between Jesus and Nicodemus. Our Lord speaks about being born again via Baptism by water and the Spirit. But our Protestant brethren underscore the importance of accepting Jesus Christ as your personal...735falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/have-you-been-reborn-in-christ--59340221ab33c8a7-a35e-465e-bed5-78ecaa666575Mon, 08 Apr 2024 07:16:44 +0000Fr. EdwinI have many times heard of having to be reborn to be saved. My protestant friends from university brought this up many times. That happens in a way that sounded so strange to me, although it also sounded somewhat right. You only need to accept Jesus...771falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/many-great-things-depends-on-our-saying-fiat-to-the-lord-s-plans--5933144415fc978c-a27b-4183-9950-18c7546e7114Sun, 07 Apr 2024 15:34:22 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. This was the first open date where this feast could be moved. This solemnity is usually celebrated 9 months before December 25. That would be March 25. However, it was impeded because...836falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/divine-mercy-sunday--59319353a9583f1f-52bb-4aa7-884d-5cc56a7fc16eSat, 06 Apr 2024 06:25:45 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord appears again to His apostles. Now, St. Thomas, also known as the Doubting Thomas, was with them. They had shared with him that the risen Lord had appeared to them the previous Sunday. But he demanded that before believing in the...716falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/easter-saturday--5930390514531a65-a2d7-4574-88cd-4759b12baa0cFri, 05 Apr 2024 05:49:22 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord met with His disciples. He reproached them for not believing the ones who had seen Him risen. This is a crucial stage in the transmission of the faith. I received my faith from God through my parents and religious teachers in school. They...776falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/easter-friday--592880985d8dd196-240f-46c2-9d5e-1b846ff50174Thu, 04 Apr 2024 04:12:39 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we read about the second miraculous catch of fish. This instance had different circumstances from the previous miraculous catch of fish. There are fewer people now. The number of fish is identified by the gospel. 153 large fish! The risen Lord...629falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/easter-thursday-4apr24--5927347182a7ee23-798e-4510-8ea1-3afe44039fdcWed, 03 Apr 2024 05:40:01 +0000Fr. EdwinWhen one claims that to go to Heaven it would be enough to be good, he would need to be a bit skeptical about it. The reason is that the good is not easily agreed upon by many. Granting that we unite around what we need to do good, it would still not...801falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/easter-wednesday--59261989921a1611-a11f-4e61-8c73-ea3efad9a93fTue, 02 Apr 2024 13:18:42 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we read about the meeting of two disciples on their way to Emmaus with the risen Jesus. He also appeared to be traveling in the same direction as them. He did not let them recognize Him. He joined them. They were dejected and forlorn. Their...802falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-are-we-after-why-are-we-like-this--5924530136e494b8-6cd0-4af3-8706-e33328115811Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:13:46 +0000Fr. EdwinMary of Magdala was weeping inconsolably. An angel asked her for the reason. Jesus asked her too, without her knowing it was Jesus asking. Why are you weeping? She did not know where the Lord's body was. Well and good, right? As in our case, we have...774falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-church-spreads-the-good-news--592387963c93bed2-0590-4a6a-a948-aa5647a1f612Sun, 31 Mar 2024 13:02:38 +0000Fr. EdwinWith the resurrection of Jesus, the Apostles preached this awesome truth far and wide. With this great miracle of resurrecting, the Church proceeded to sail outwards to teach this and other teachings of Jesus Christ.804falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lord-risen-alleluia-alleluia--592278759e6c5ab6-97e0-42d9-946b-4f31d4d3ff61Sat, 30 Mar 2024 07:33:33 +0000Fr. EdwinLife has conquered death! Jesus resurrects, as He had prophesied. This last miracle proves to be the greatest of them all. He dies and He rises from the dead. He is divine. He is divine! The Church has been proclaiming this truth through the...708falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-church-is-silent-today--59227565a518ef41-5b74-4386-b2ff-61f229003b43Sat, 30 Mar 2024 07:05:02 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Church is very silent today because its Founder has died. Today is a great day to let our contemplative gaze at the Lord's last hours of life on earth. He truly died because the Roman soldiers usually made sure they executed the condemned...667falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-have-we-done-to-our-lord-jesus-christ--592095964046a0af-b175-4a01-a6aa-dd2ffc40b812Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:50:19 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Church today contemplates the dead body of Jesus on the Cross. There is silence among us. We almost cannot believe man has done this to Him, who was so good to us, who respected us, loved us, cured us, been patient with us, and so forth. How...724falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-to-be-smeared-by-blood-to-secure-our-eternal-lives--59193366dc03b05e-604a-4c40-8d52-43b29a2c8500Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:34:01 +0000Fr. EdwinThe first reading tells us the background of today's feast among the Jews. They celebrated the holy Passover. God had instructed the Israelites to slaughter a lamp with certain characteristics and use the blood to mark their doorposts to tell the...758falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-tongue-of-the-disciple-of-our-lord-jesus-christ--59179691e387f6ab-ceb1-47ae-974d-2a482a756129Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:24:12 +0000Fr. EdwinWe read in the first reading of the mass of Holy Wednesday liturgy another text about the Suffering Servant from one of the four songs about his Servant. Only from the point of view of the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ that this Servant is Jesus...661falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-of-us-are-called-to-die-to-ourselves-with-jesus-christ-in-order-to-resurrect-with-him--59160222cf800ca0-d9f6-4c5f-9d97-ce811c884de7Mon, 25 Mar 2024 03:17:09 +0000Fr. EdwinWe read for the first reading of the Good Friday service about our calling on earth. Each of us is called to imitate Christ--hence, we are called Christians--in dying on the Cross through our circumstances so that we would be with Him in His resurrection.761falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-one-sins-then-he-needs-to-pay-for-it--5915304986f3c181-5f6b-4c67-b065-03aff3472a19Sun, 24 Mar 2024 09:19:25 +0000Fr. EdwinThis law of the universe is universal. We find it in the plots of all our movies stories, or plays. There is a status quo of order and then the plot thickens when there is a disruption of the peaceful status quo. Thus, the tendency is to restore the...760falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-commence-with-holy-week--59146342fb85f00a-e4ad-4149-b670-81285fdd492eSat, 23 Mar 2024 10:03:16 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Church introduces us to the Week of the Lord's Passion by celebrating Palm Sunday. It is called this way because of the palms and branches people waved to Our Lord as He made His way to Jerusalem on a donkey. They laid their clothes and other...824falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-will-be-counted-among-his-people-if-we-follow-his-will--591352251d72991c-c6c2-4c04-b0b2-ff7644b35f6cFri, 22 Mar 2024 07:28:30 +0000Fr. EdwinThe reading of today's mass, Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent, tells us of God laying claim of His people in Israel. This membership used to be by blood and circumcision. After the Lord Jesus Christ's redeeming death on the cross, we become part of...794falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complaining-and-trusting-god--5912376045c5449d-38e1-404e-96b3-af025dd70e1fThu, 21 Mar 2024 08:08:00 +0000Fr. EdwinThe first reading of the mass today, Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent, reminds us of the example of Jeremiah. This Old Testament prophet of God complained to God about how he was received by the people of God. Such animosity against him stemmed from...775falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abraham-is-our-father--591103694a097ffb-a1ec-425c-8b4c-71f5f7249d84Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:38:57 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus is the Messiah promised of old. God had promised Abraham to make his descendants as numerous as stars in the night sky or the grains of sand in the seashore. It is among his descendants that the Messiah will come forth. Jesus Christ is the son...825falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-wants-to-need-us-for-his-plans--5910200939039e22-2201-4e76-90bd-6f703007deb1Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:45:18 +0000Fr. EdwinYesterday, we celebrated the feast of St. Joseph. He is a model for us Christians, especially his example regarding how he let God use him to accomplish His plans. It is amazing that God who can do things on His own, chooses to need each of us to...762falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/solemnity-of-st-joseph--59083017529b2f7a-7156-465a-a39f-e29f33dbd7ecMon, 18 Mar 2024 03:16:57 +0000Fr. EdwinWe take a break today from Lenten penitence and focus on the excellent creature in St. Joseph, the Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We will recite or sing the Gloria in mass in his honor. Rightfully so! He cannot be overemphasized in his crucial...543falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/evil-and-god-s-providence--59077426e6b14e2e-9183-49b8-a607-af430a521fdcSun, 17 Mar 2024 10:38:09 +0000Fr. EdwinWe read about the experience of Susanna in the first reading of today's mass on Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent. She was unjustly accused of the grave sin of adultery and infidelity. Two elders had prurient desires for her. They made their move,...770falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-s-power-over-evil--59067438ecf159ca-e28a-4e09-ac2f-a41c5723270eSat, 16 Mar 2024 10:03:12 +0000Fr. EdwinSusanna was accused falsely and unjustly condemned to death. The accusers were supposedly wise men. They were elders of the people. Their word was assumed true when they accused of Susanna of adultery. However, God came to the rescue by having Daniel...770falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-is-by-obedience-that-we-will-be-saved--5906743938c76b32-8040-4dbf-8128-df886e370df8Sat, 16 Mar 2024 09:22:25 +0000Fr. EdwinThe second reading comes from the Letter to the Hebrews. It contains a description of Jesus having a hard time during the Agony in the Garden. He agonized because it was truly difficult to obey His Father to suffer and die on the Cross the next day....942falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-seed-needs-to-die-so-we-could-have-a-rich-harvest--590665110ba3857e-8eaa-405c-83d4-1bbf88e5e881Sat, 16 Mar 2024 07:28:50 +0000Fr. EdwinFarmers are familiar with this frequent occurrence. Seeds stop being seeds when they change into seedlings. The sown seed turns into a new plant. Death leads to life. Jesus uses this analogy to explain to His listeners the need to be ready for...1888falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-us-be-meek-like-a-lamb-led-to-the-slaughter--59057130f17e3d62-0866-446e-89ad-4c45c4108243Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:38:21 +0000Fr. EdwinWe need to practice meekness because Jesus Christ lived meekly. He invited His listeners to learn from Him who was meek and humble of heart. He lived meekness even when He knew that He was going to be killed. Usually what people do is to struggle and...752falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-is-how-the-godless-think--5904599773fc336e-9521-4eac-bdc0-28bfc31cdfebThu, 14 Mar 2024 13:46:42 +0000Fr. EdwinThe first reading brings us a text from the Old Testament book of Wisdom. It is difficult to read because these lines are a prophecy of what the scheming Jews were thinking and going to do with Jesus. At the end of the day, they reason maliciously....681falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-tendency-to-divinize-a-creature--590415707226ec29-b61e-43a4-ad76-57067d18b8dcThu, 14 Mar 2024 08:02:20 +0000Fr. EdwinDue to original sin, man has the sad tendency of treating a creature as God or assigning to it a divine attribute or attributes. This is the malice of the sin of superstition and idolatry. We realize the impossibility of making ourselves divine, and...654falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-punishes-us-to-teach-us-valuable-lessons--59041569627b8cea-4c95-453f-aa93-e2b92d367079Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:23:43 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord left Israel to be razed to the ground after the Israelites proved hard-headed in continuously defying God and His statutes. Although God sent His prophets and teachers, the people proved defiant. So, God let the Babylonians conquer them, and...602falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conversion-and-its-fruits--59013144d157bc7f-d99c-4e78-ba3d-9c38462650e4Tue, 12 Mar 2024 07:50:13 +0000Fr. EdwinIt pays to aspire to be converted all the time. It is that goal you want to reach. It is the dream you want to achieve. And if you opt to be with Our Lord, or what is the same thing, to be a saint, or to reach Heaven, or to be the happiest that I...822falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/behold-i-make-all-things-new--589885060fc86867-cc36-4387-9186-203ae3f1be17Sun, 10 Mar 2024 09:46:54 +0000Fr. EdwinGod promises to create a new heaven and new earth in the first reading of today's mass. He recreates what He had created from the beginning. He suffered and died to make us new creatures, i.e., we are now more than human beings. We are children of...741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/infidelity-to-god-and-god-s-justice-and-mercy--58981251]]>221d8ee9-ef81-4b6f-ab5c-6bdb75c42784Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:06:09 +0000Fr. EdwinWe read in the lessons of the mass of today, the 4th Sunday of Lent or Laetare Sunday, about God's requirements of justice and His persevering mercy. The Israelites we punished by God by letting Israel succumb to Babylon and being reduced to slaves...]]>728falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-will-experience-god-s-wrath-and-mercy-like-israel-did--589703006f03bd6a-0926-4b43-b2e4-96d12dfc52c0Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:35:24 +0000Fr. EdwinOur lives as Christians is characterized by the experiences of Israel with respect to the Lord and His dealings with His People. Israel defied God and His multiple covenants with the Israelites. They insisted and remained stubborn. God's patience...728falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/faithful-love-is-what-god-wants-from-us--589694451973f6b5-6bb6-478c-af0b-556c5505028fFri, 08 Mar 2024 09:29:40 +0000Fr. EdwinGod sends us difficulties to purify our hearts. This purification involves us striving more through those difficulties. Testing will clean our hearts. Our resolve becomes stronger to do things for God. We mature. We grow in virtues. We nourish our...629falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/never-give-up-on-the-grace-of-god--58954699b1768335-f132-4f85-b654-feb314fa6252Thu, 07 Mar 2024 05:02:03 +0000Fr. EdwinWe need to give God's grace a chance and be patient.746falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shall-we-not-listen-to-the-lord--58931817537a155a-008f-4187-a9ed-411254581871Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:26:27 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Israelites insisted in not trusting in God, in not listening to Him. Thus, they were defenseless. They relied on forming alliances with the surrounding kingdoms. This only showed their opinion of the real God. They relied more on these alliances...810falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-shows-god-s-love-for-us--58931791241f8cdd-17b2-4aaa-985f-3b613f429b67Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:23:58 +0000Fr. EdwinWhen God tells us the instructions on how to use ourselves to live a life here on Earth, we need to listen. He is our manufacturer. Therefore, He should know how we should behave. So, His commandments tell us these instructions. If He didn't tell us...671falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-much-god-loves-to-forgive-us--588864323ea4cf21-f60b-4320-8469-7e3365434125Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:07:55 +0000Fr. EdwinThe first reading speaks to us about how the hagiographer describes God as the Shepherd who takes care of us who are His flock. He as Shepherd brings us to verdant pastures. Part of what He does is to forgive our sins. This is what He wants to do for...659falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/out-of-evil-god-can-get-good--5887462429d2fdaa-2217-48ab-abed-5b493aa544abThu, 29 Feb 2024 08:38:42 +0000Fr. EdwinThe first reading teaches us the beginning of Joseph's story from the Old Testament, a type of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. The lesson is that from the depravity of man, God can produce good. He is so powerful that He does this par for the...738falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/put-your-absolute-trust-in-the-lord-god--58862159175e7e4a-d28c-4e1b-87d8-83327cdb9389Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:42:21 +0000Fr. EdwinContingency characterizes everything in the material universe. Hence, creatures here cannot be trusted in absolute terms. They are temporary. Wealth, security, power, and so forth only exist in difficult conditions. Only God should be trusted in...691falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-can-complain-to-god--588473909b26f462-c3a8-4679-a19d-d2ee527186f6Tue, 27 Feb 2024 08:54:03 +0000Fr. EdwinJeremiah shows us how to complain to the Lord. This prophet felt he was getting nowhere when he spoke for the Lord to the disobedient people of God. He prophesied their destruction if they did not repent. The people got so fed up with him that they...556falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/avoid-evil-by-learning-to-do-good--588234417edcf7f3-ad87-4b04-960e-8e21abdd7878Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:50:49 +0000Fr. EdwinSometimes, our resolutions to be good or better fall flat on the ground because we do not study and learn how to do good. Just like the trend of DIY, or Do It Yourself, projects and repairs, we need to do it ourselves. We need to study how to do good....603falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-are-sinners--58823440eecc6f9b-1143-416f-adfd-9011a13be0e0Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:30:50 +0000Fr. EdwinBeing sinners is our condition in the universe of God. He is the Creator and He is Immaculately poor. Aside from Him, Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary are pure. This condition of being sinners is to be accepted and noted as we go about our...685falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/give-it-up-for-the-lord--5881395200762d59-2af8-4c00-9ae9-9f559d897ec0Sun, 25 Feb 2024 06:32:12 +0000Fr. EdwinThe readings in the mass on the second Sunday of Lent provide us with lessons regarding God's testing us and our need to learn to give up things so we can get closer to God. His tests are not after that we fail them. God tests us to see whether we go...827falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/give-it-up-for-the-lord--5881291209be8796-15e0-4f3b-958e-1d87a462caaaSun, 25 Feb 2024 03:29:55 +0000Fr. EdwinMass readings today enable us to learn a couple of things. God tests us. He asks us to give up certain things. His tests do not aim at failing us. We may fail them, but this is not His intention. His tests only bring out our realization that we need...827falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-are-a-consecrated-people-of-god--58792827f406a28b-2534-4dbd-b031-ad0af4a7e18dFri, 23 Feb 2024 03:53:12 +0000Fr. EdwinGod's style has been to choose people who would enjoy his predilection. This turned out to be the Jewish people. From them would come forth the Messiah. The book of Ezechiel states that we are a consecrated people. We should be aware of this in our...706falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wicked-who-repent-deserve-to-be-saved--58785504acde708c-7ed0-464e-a8ac-69504e407721Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:03:30 +0000Fr. EdwinWhile the Just who sins deserve to be punished.632falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/upon-peter-i-will-build-my-church--587628520b6dbcee-927b-4616-b9e3-15415aecd697Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:24:58 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus asks Peter what he thought Jesus was. He confessed the divinity of Christ and thus, He is the Messiah. In response, Jesus renames him from Simon to Peter, which means rock. He tells him that he is the rock He was going to build the Church on.766falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jonah-is-the-sign-jesus-mentions-in-response-to-the-demand-of-the-jews-for-a-sign--5876232281043cba-94ba-4429-8f25-ef8681af963fWed, 21 Feb 2024 09:21:58 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord gave them the sign of Jonah. No other sign was to be given to them.704falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/solomon-s-downfall--5876232375be4ab7-949d-4481-a9b1-87cbfa2509d8Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:19:43 +0000Fr. EdwinPunishment follows one who sins. Solomon marries foreign wives steeped in idolatry. Thus, Solomon receives those scary prophesies against Israel. This logical relationship between crime with punishment should be kept in mind before committing sin.826falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-we-receive-the-word-of-god--587306476d97a8d3-6f92-4cbb-8763-093b70deba96Mon, 19 Feb 2024 01:12:08 +0000Fr. EdwinDo we work on it when we receive the Word of God. It is a direction given to us regarding what to do or grasp in our minds. Does God's Word bear fruit in our lives? These fruits are resolutions and changes in behavior.586falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/use-the-commandments-to-examine-ourselves-to-bring-out-our-offences-against-the-lord--58729743e3879416-a482-484f-96ee-03cb0da1dfa7Sun, 18 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000Fr. EdwinThe formulation of some of God's commandments in the first reading of today's mass strikes us as clarification. There is more detail regarding how to live the said commandment. Some of them even have a positive perspective too.583falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-different-way-of-teaching-morality--587214254598181f-1162-46a0-a91d-294dc704e758Sun, 18 Feb 2024 08:32:56 +0000Fr. EdwinHoliness is all about following the commandments. These commandments could be elucidated in different ways. The first reading of the mass today provides another way.583falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/radical-change-of-heart--587214241ce76d89-89e4-4e59-88f9-b912011d353dSun, 18 Feb 2024 08:29:55 +0000Fr. EdwinThe first reading tells us of God's requirement of radical change of heart as the basis and presupposition of the outward practices of piety and sacrifice.575falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-us-identify-the-spirit-that-leads-us--5869269101c338f1-f1f0-498d-9994-07611f5b81feThu, 15 Feb 2024 07:43:35 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Gospel today tells about the Holy Spirit leading Jesus to the desert, where He fasted for forty days. We should ask ourselves what spirit leads us. The spirit of worldliness, the spirit of the devil and the spirit of our flesh may be the one and...725falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-is-never-outdone-in-generosity--586923269e1afadd-8240-4559-b7ad-dd968d801c59Thu, 15 Feb 2024 06:24:44 +0000Fr. EdwinToday we read the continuation of the reading we had yesterday. From the Book of Isaiah, we read about the consequences of having genuine fasting, which would only signify a true and deep conversion of heart. The Lord enumerates the good things...595falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lent-presents-to-us-a-choice-we-need-to-make--58679083edab8c0f-0c52-4666-b0d3-26976eab1b9cTue, 13 Feb 2024 23:15:22 +0000Fr. EdwinMoses presents this challenge to the Israelites on their way to the Promised Land. There were those in the group who wanted to return to Egypt where, they like to tell themselves, they will have food to their delight. So, Moses presented them with...653falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-trials-in-life--586703910e67b5c1-e1ac-42b6-83b6-f75e360264a7Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:44:17 +0000Fr. EdwinGod sends us trials since he is a good Father. My dad gave me a plan of tests: in mathematics, in the discipline of following a certain protocol in our home chores, reading aloud and analyzing how I pronounced words, how I emphasize certain words in...688falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-to-pray-to-god-with-faith--58646324bab76e74-c2e4-49aa-83e7-adc3d3f150aeSun, 11 Feb 2024 12:12:39 +0000Fr. EdwinPraying doubting that God will give us what we ask for is a good indicator that we are not praying properly. We need to pray trusting in God 1000%. How will God grant it to us when we doubt Him. We pray with complete faith when implicit in our prayer...839falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leprosy-and-sin--586347761c6af805-00da-4f00-bef3-3ff63d2f6449Sat, 10 Feb 2024 14:15:15 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord makes use of the disease leprosy that affects the body to give us an idea of what sin is like concerning the soul.714falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-importance-of-unity--586254667627b530-039f-4677-9bfc-d3c1ea6e02e3Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:41:47 +0000Fr. EdwinUnity is an attribute of God and each of His creatures. Unity is a sign of perfection. Unity is to be strived for in all groups and organizations. Disunity is something that the devil works so hard to attain to destroy God's works.793falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/solomon-loses-the-favor-of-god--585956079f8943d5-8bcd-4192-a365-c2d4e05d1294Wed, 07 Feb 2024 07:44:46 +0000Fr. EdwinThe story of the downfall of Solomon is illustrative. He fell out of his relationship with God. The problem began with his foreign wives who worshiped other gods. He was influenced and practically contradicted his earlier commitments to the living and...768falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-devotion-of-the-the-seven-sundays-of-st-joseph--5859414424ce076b-eb6c-415c-8ebe-af4732729805Wed, 07 Feb 2024 02:43:15 +0000Fr. EdwinWe should honor this simple worker very much since he fulfilled a most important role in the plan of salvation. He was so generous to accede to God's plans for him to be the foster father of Jesus, but the true husband of Mary.1239falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/solomon-and-the-favor-of-the-lord--58583477e37963cb-b1c8-440e-b3d6-782f89b865ccTue, 06 Feb 2024 08:21:33 +0000Fr. EdwinSolomon pleased God with what he asked God for. He sought for wisdom and God praised him and awarded him with much bounty. The Queen of Sheba describes in the first reading of the mass today, Wednesday of the fifth week in ordinary time, her amazement...741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prayer-is-the-oxygen-of-our-souls--5857250222b1775e-a49e-41e0-95c0-112734a00634Mon, 05 Feb 2024 07:57:40 +0000Fr. EdwinSolomon prayed and we need to pray recognizing the majesty of God. This is the prayer of praise and adoration.785falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-is-truly-really-and-substantially-present-there-in-the-blessed-sacrament--58565175d2c50b9f-cef5-4dc0-a3af-19125d6d99b8Sun, 04 Feb 2024 13:15:31 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Israelites revered so much their Temple in Jerusalem because it contained the Ark of the Covenant. That ark supposedly contained the tablets of the covenant that God drew up when he gave them to Moses to signify His commitment to His people...701falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/temporality-vs-eternity--5855304135f8afc8-b522-4d1b-b51b-65e4036feb03Sat, 03 Feb 2024 05:28:34 +0000Fr. EdwinWe need to realize the shortness of life on earth. We cannot put all our bets in this life. It would be unwise if we only thought of establishing our everlasting home in this life. What would we get in the next life? We need to prepare for that...718falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-relationships-sour--584805702f3f2dad-8714-451d-94c0-5e48a9647830Sun, 28 Jan 2024 16:41:16 +0000Fr. EdwinIt is sad to witness the souring of relationships. David and his son Absalom were at loggerheads with each other. Absalom usurped the throne. He went after the life of his own father. One of the closest relationships, that of filiation and paternity,...766falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-are-nothing--5848023096d57771-1e77-4455-86eb-37c77cd973a1Sun, 28 Jan 2024 16:19:10 +0000Fr. EdwinWe read about David fleeing from his son Absalom who proclaimed himself king of Israel. He wanted to do away with his father since he was the sitting king. David was criticized as he passed by. One time he was up there. Now, he was at the bottom. He...689falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-sabbath--584720175b607636-fc55-4c52-996d-599ecb320dbbSat, 27 Jan 2024 10:07:13 +0000Fr. EdwinThe New Sabbath is Sunday, the first day of the week. Sunday marks the triumph of God in recreating the universe. The universe succumbed to the wiles of the devil because Adam and Eve trusted more the devil and distrusted God and thus, they ate the...664falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indignation-of-david-was-a-sign-of-his-guilt--58456033329d57cd-4198-4fc4-8b3e-950badb77d8dFri, 26 Jan 2024 12:13:37 +0000Fr. EdwinNathan the prophet was sent by God to confront David regarding his adultery and murder of Uriah the Hittite. He narrated a story in which a blatant injustice was committed. David rose in anger against that barbarian, only to be exposed by Nathan to be...776falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-to-develop-our-talents--58442981a334ad10-1a3a-4b0a-a456-c17189c476c0Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:24:33 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. Paul addresses his spiritual son Timothy in the first reading of the mass today. He reminds him of the gift he received by the laying of the hands of Paul on him. That phrase "laying of the hands" refers to the passing of sacred power to the...693falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-to-have-a-conversion-like-st-paul-s--58427018e909af5b-65b3-4bd1-8be7-339ff6b08cc6Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:07:26 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we celebrate the feast commemorating the Conversion of St. Paul. His importance cannot be overemphasized. He has 14 letters in the New Testament. He narrates his conversion story in the first reading of the mass. Furthermore, he was humiliated...891falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-is-the-descendant-of-david-who-will-build-him-a-house--584123720a9e0466-dfee-4183-9005-e360f29f8866Tue, 23 Jan 2024 02:58:48 +0000Fr. EdwinWe hear this prophecy mentioned in the first reading of the mass today. In the process, God shows forth His loyalty to the people He had chosen to be His own. Although Israel would be unfaithful, God will not withdraw the predilection He has for...688falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-leap-with-joy-to-be-in-god-s-presence--584019022f1f60c2-ee50-4142-9a30-fdf6cc076c6dMon, 22 Jan 2024 08:47:10 +0000Fr. EdwinDavid shows us his behavior at the presence of God symbolized by the ark of the covenant. Lots of sacrifices are offered to God while they move the ark of the covenant to the tent David set up for it. David himself danced like a madman throughout the...788falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/power-means-willingness-to-be-of-service-to-the-others--58394553]]>73632acd-def5-42a8-a6d1-7f4e291c7c99Sun, 21 Jan 2024 16:40:30 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord Jesus Christ inverted the existing conventions regarding power. People more easily grasp that to have power means the ability to bully others, to get what one wants, to take away the lives of others, to torture them, etc. But Christianity...]]>704falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-to-become-little-like-children--58388939c4874a6e-ab92-4a53-889a-e849995fcbdbSun, 21 Jan 2024 02:09:28 +0000Fr. EdwinMark 10:13-16  It is to such as these little children that the kingdom of God belongs. People were bringing little children to Jesus, for him to touch them. The disciples turned them away, but when Jesus saw this he was indignant and said to them,...648falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-shows-us-his-heart-as-he-mourns-the-loss-of-king-saul-and-jonathan--58366194012f7665-5a09-4738-bd62-1f0a55d68064Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:42:43 +0000Fr. EdwinAs we appreciate the stirrings and activity of David's mourning the death of his friends, we learn of the affective power we have in our hearts. We need to use these emotions. We need to train them so they help us in our service to God and so that...712falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/answer-evil-with-good--5835177655717fe2-f563-4043-85ea-36280f63c18bThu, 18 Jan 2024 16:08:12 +0000Fr. EdwinDavid has the chance to kill King Saul as he rests in the same cave he is in. The king was having a respite from the search for the criminal, who in this case was David. According to Samuel's account, some people were feeding the king with false...837falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/envy-jealousy-and-unity--583390390b20c7d0-7f2d-483b-966d-51cc682ae2f1Wed, 17 Jan 2024 23:21:14 +0000Fr. EdwinEnvy, jealousy and unity are some of the virtues and qualities exhibited in the narration of the first reading of today's mass. King Saul became envious of David because the people acknowledged that David had done something more amazing than the king....755falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-vs-goliath--583174163423eaf4-ab91-4878-8ee7-ba1dd8e4f8d7Tue, 16 Jan 2024 08:12:04 +0000Fr. EdwinWe can apply today's story of David and Goliath to our own stories. We do feel in our struggles against evil and temptations that we are at a disadvantage. We are weak. We are limited. We are sinners. But we need not count on these negatives. The...759falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-chooses-his-instruments-by-creating-them--583146952fc47fca-9885-4fb1-995f-e6e97906a1b2Mon, 15 Jan 2024 23:17:49 +0000Fr. EdwinIn the first reading of today's mass, we read about God's choice regarding who would succeed King Saul. David was his choice. Interestingly, Samuel visited Jesse as God had instructed him to do, and he had thought that an elder son of Jesse was God's...660falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-downfall-of-king-saul--58294693ba8f308a-ce0b-47be-946f-06c432df8b0cSun, 14 Jan 2024 06:04:12 +0000Fr. EdwinWe read in the first reading of the mass today about the fall from grace of King Saul. The cause was his disobedience to the command of God. He disguised his disobedience by citing his good intentions. However, the prophet Samuel points out the utter...721falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-is-obedience-that-saves-us--58290215375ebb61-8c1b-4f1e-ad09-550553e701b8Sat, 13 Jan 2024 12:58:34 +0000Fr. EdwinThe first reading of the mass today tells us about the disappointment of Samuel with the failure of King Saul to obey God's commands to exterminate a group of people. He did this with flimsy excuses. We should learn from his sin how we sometimes...721falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-bodies-are-the-temple-of-the-holy-spirit--582894880880c25b-3985-4c56-b211-b93868b2ddceSat, 13 Jan 2024 11:25:48 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. Paul was looking for a way to encourage the Corinthian converts to avoid the sin of fornication. He employed the second reading of the mass today where he states that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit. Our bodies are members of the Body...739falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-can-we-hear-the-lord-s-call--5827320249904d0e-dc56-4930-bb91-28524ae27b13Fri, 12 Jan 2024 09:03:59 +0000Fr. EdwinThe first reading of the mass today tells us about the call of Saul to be the first king of Israel. Samuel anointed him king. But the thing is that for us to hear God calling us, we need to foster a collected attitude, a habit of focusing ourselves on...601falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-delegates-the-authority-to-forgive-sins-to-humans--58273203e4f0963c-bc99-4505-a3d4-16ea5d2fbef9Fri, 12 Jan 2024 08:42:42 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Gospel tells us of the Lord's episode with the show of faith of four men who brought a paralytic to the Lord to be cured. Jesus seeing their faith forgave the paralytics' sins. The scribes and Pharisees present resented that since, according to...680falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-it-god-we-seek-or-ourselves--582498110e696798-0037-4377-b30b-639371480532Wed, 10 Jan 2024 07:44:33 +0000Fr. EdwinIn their battles with their enemy the Philistines, the Israelites missed answering this most basic of questions regarding the conduct of our lives: is it God that we truly seek or is it ourselves and our selfishness and pride? The Israelites were...785falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-effects-of-the-coming-of-the-messiah--58249499f988f766-8ede-43cd-ba05-67278d80275fWed, 10 Jan 2024 07:12:35 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Christ arrived into the world that had been given up to the Enemy of God, namely the Devil. Adam and Eve went over to his side because they had distrusted God and disobeyed His Commandment of not touching the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and...694falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/birthday-of-st-josemaria-escriva-de-balaguer--58238095de682489-5363-4b68-ba6e-1fc5fe8acd88Tue, 09 Jan 2024 07:41:24 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we celebrate his birthday anniversary. What better way to celebrate it than by thanking God for giving us this holy man as another model of holiness! In the mass of St. Josemaria, we usually read a text from Genesis, the Letter of St. Paul to...842falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-baptism-of-the-lord-jesus-christ--58228383daeea660-d297-4337-ab1f-92be227cedecMon, 08 Jan 2024 07:10:51 +0000Fr. EdwinWe celebrate today the last feast day of the Christmas Season and with it, the season officially ends. Today we commemorate the Lord's Baptism. He identified himself with us human beings in need of salvation by becoming man, and then he had himself...597falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-trinity-on-earth-leads-us-to-the-trinity-of-heaven--5815497111c30fe9-1f93-4b8c-974b-354e0ec646ddSat, 30 Dec 2023 11:24:54 +0000Fr. EdwinI beheld this reredos in the private oratory of the Prelate of Opus Dei, who at that time was Blessed Alvaro del Portillo. It was a magnificent painting of the Holy Family in the lower part of the frame and the Blessed Trinity, complete with God the...936falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-us-look-for-the-one-we-need-to-love--5814931432a12abe-63cb-48f0-aa12-dd5c6b254054Fri, 29 Dec 2023 18:51:01 +0000Fr. EdwinThe world will not be able to suffice to bring us real lasting happiness. Only God can! St. John in his First Letter tells us so much in the first reading of the mass today. He sums up the problematic nature of the world, not taken as the result of...801falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-us-live-following-the-life-of-jesus-christ--58137840ed708624-c2ff-4026-b814-6daa735be7a8Thu, 28 Dec 2023 11:22:07 +0000Fr. EdwinThis assumes that Jesus Christ is our model. He is our example because He is a perfect Man. His life therefore is normative. He need to imitate how he behaved. This is summed up in the commandments of God. Jesus is our light with regard to living...568falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-only-wants-to-save-us-from-ourselves--5813783837e2753a-687e-4878-a808-81ca8a89a039Thu, 28 Dec 2023 11:08:32 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we recall the murder of children two years old and under, by the command of King Herod the Great. They are considered as martyrs since they gave up their lives so the Baby Jesus could live. If Herod only saw the Child properly, he would not...668falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/st-john-apostle-and-evangelist--581287531b1944be-1e52-41c6-b884-dad9560062baWed, 27 Dec 2023 06:53:43 +0000Fr. EdwinWe celebrate today the feast of St. John, who was called the one Jesus loved. The point that our holy Mother the Church wants us to learn from him is appreciated in the first reading of the mass today. They--St. John and the rest of the...693falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/st-stephen-followed-the-footsteps-of-our-lord-jesus-christ--581199952c2b8af2-70bc-4f76-b401-08ec1520fe4aTue, 26 Dec 2023 07:44:13 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we celebrate St. Stephen's Martyrdom and witness to the Lord Jesus Christ. Yesterday, we remembered His birth. Today, we recall His first servant to imitate Him in dying. This proto-martyr or first martyr is a great example to us in terms of...726falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-son-is-born-to-us--5811356147dd222a-9ca0-4bee-8d20-3a8f9c96bce3Mon, 25 Dec 2023 03:54:18 +0000Fr. EdwinChristmas is the birth of a Baby! He calls us to pay attention to Him. Our selfishness is burned in the process. Fall into the process of eliminating our bad selves for the love of this divine Infant!626falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-birth-of-the-man-god-is-about-to-happen--581081426c85a46d-61b4-4546-a638-9c739500a437Sun, 24 Dec 2023 03:51:12 +0000Fr. EdwinThe texts of the three lessons of today's mass cap our preparations for Christmas. David plans in the first reading to construct an appropriate dwelling of the Presence of God in the Ark of the Covenant. But God tells him to consider whether God...871falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/humility-humility-humility--58097993631978fb-7cd9-4737-8c81-ee36b3c8984dFri, 22 Dec 2023 15:01:13 +0000Fr. EdwinThe text of the first reading of today's mass tells us again about the Precursor, St. John the Baptist. His example underscores the Church's insistence that we prepare for the Lord's coming by being humble as creatures, as children are, and fallen...820falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-details-to-take-care-of-in-our-preparations-for-the-nativity--58084010c373b34c-8c5f-4a28-b26e-ebb407a09080Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:37:43 +0000Fr. EdwinWe are presented in the first reading of today's mass--on the 22nd of December--the story of Hannah. She had prayed a lot to have a baby and the Lord granted her request. In thanksgiving, she brought the baby to the Temple and presented him to the...796falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-loves-us-each-one-of-us-madly--58079126450aa512-e631-4831-85e5-71005ab35bf1Thu, 21 Dec 2023 01:03:25 +0000Fr. EdwinThe first reading of the mass today gives us a text taken from the Old Testament's Song of Songs. It is interesting that the Church provides for our spiritual food today with this text that tells us of a lover bounding mountains, looking for His...780falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/and-a-virgin-will-bear-a-son--58067610716e94db-7e48-48e0-829e-41c683f2a611Wed, 20 Dec 2023 01:42:57 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, the 20th of December, we read the account of Isaiah about Ahaz and his lack of trust in the Lord. He wanted to form an alliance with a Gentile kingdom, not mindful of the grave danger this would mean for Israel. In fact, Judaism was modified to...634falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lessons-from-the-story-of-samson--58067609c56de75a-109f-426d-86c7-f93ecf3b328eWed, 20 Dec 2023 01:39:09 +0000Fr. EdwinWe are preparing for Christmas. Samson's story will help us.674falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-we-wait-for-some-famine-to-strike-us-to-get-us-to-be-converted--58024068e1bebf57-3b9b-4af3-bf47-8d239de748d7Sat, 16 Dec 2023 00:07:50 +0000Fr. EdwinElijah is the star of the first reading of the mass today. He is famous for his word's power and call to repentance. This latter made the Israelites think that St. John the Baptist was Elijah come again. The first characteristic awed everybody. He...625falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/imitate-the-blessed-virgin-mary-as-best-preparation-for-christmas--5801423382e40e3b-2131-469e-a3d7-ce4e36250394Fri, 15 Dec 2023 01:34:23 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Church is about to begin the Novena for Christmas. These a special masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary said at early dawn. These are different from the usual Advent Masses for the specific day before the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Our Mother...921falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-will-redeem-us-back--57995136b13e5731-8a59-486c-8d8e-f9e79f9cd1c6Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:00:44 +0000Fr. EdwinGod is coming! God is with us since He is Emmanuel! Despite how sin rendered us puny and dirty, useless and damned, the Savior will raise us up to glory and unlock our true potential for eternity. We will be able to go beyond this worldly existence of...823falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-is-real-and-almighty--579817456f7c4c8d-434f-41a1-b0b8-efc0a866552bTue, 12 Dec 2023 05:31:39 +0000Fr. EdwinIsaiah writes in the first reading of the mass today about the God of the Heavens, contrasting Him from the gods that littered the Babylonian landscape. He wrote this during the Babylonian Captivity of the Israelites.666falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-to-learn-to-behave-as-children-of-this-great-mother-of-heaven--57973645b93ac1f2-45e2-455b-830c-c1c2062ea2ecMon, 11 Dec 2023 12:07:19 +0000Fr. EdwinToday we celebrate the feast of the Our Lady of Guadalupe. We spoke a bit about her during the memorial of St. Juan Diego a few days ago. The most moving thing that Our Lady said to this Indian convert was about what he thought about her. She asked...597falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-us-rejoice-for-our-redeemer-is-close-at-hand--579703760bdc1900-b248-4e32-8998-90e09387f89aSun, 10 Dec 2023 13:57:32 +0000Fr. EdwinWe are happy to the extent that we have hope. If our hopes are squat and lowly, i.e., limited only the good things of this world, then we have ample reason not to be that happy. Only when we keep our sights on our faith and that we hope in the eternal...588falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/develop-a-devotion-to-confession--57970388ed9dd85f-8a3e-4042-92fb-3a58994cbaebSun, 10 Dec 2023 13:39:06 +0000Fr. EdwinThis would be the best way to prepare for the coming of the Lord, i.e., for the commemoration of His first coming on Christmas Day and for the second coming of the Lord, when from His seat at the right hand of God He would come to judge the living and...743falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-to-develop-the-disposition-of-wanting-to-be-saved--579703957645ef5a-7e80-48e4-b40d-48a170e21a74Sun, 10 Dec 2023 13:05:50 +0000Fr. EdwinWe need to work on this preparation for the coming of the Savior. We need to want to receive Him as our Savior. Otherwise, God is rendered helpless to help us. He does not force us to do what we do not want to do. This especially applies to being...667falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/st-ambrose-was-instrumental-in-st-augustine-s-conversion--57970389dea1e214-b958-4d7f-ad11-b686ad439dbdThu, 07 Dec 2023 04:31:54 +0000Fr. EdwinWe celebrate today the memorial of St. Ambrose. From him, we should realize our responsibility with the words we use relative to the people around us. We may inspire, discourage or hurt the others depending on the words we use. St. Ambrose was the...704falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fortress-of-the-savior--579703805f33fd7c-cc5e-4fac-b971-519acbfb7b8fWed, 06 Dec 2023 04:05:24 +0000Fr. EdwinIsaiah tells us in the first reading of the mass today to celebrate the memorial of St. Ambrose to be deserving of availing the protection of the Lord in His fortress. He enumerates them in a list consisting of uprightness in following God's Laws--and...704falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/santa-claus-is-coming-to-town--57970377e751ea94-5dc9-4a7e-a27a-1f2101133161Wed, 06 Dec 2023 03:30:50 +0000Fr. EdwinWe celebrate today the memorial of St. Nicholas, Bishop. He is said to be the origin of the gift-giving tradition of Santa Claus. This kind-hearted bishop heard of a poor man who could not raise the money for the dowry for the marriage of his three...495falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/know-what-the-redeemer-is-and-what-he-has-in-mind-for-us--5797040289468b9e-1246-463f-96e9-04253eee610eMon, 04 Dec 2023 05:57:10 +0000Fr. EdwinWe learn in the first reading of the mass today about the characteristics of the Savior and what He has in mind to establish among us. It is amazing how the hagiographer uses analogies that paint peaceful and fraternal relationships, in our world.695falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-anniversary-of-the-erection-of-opus-dei-as-a-personal-prelature-of-the-catholic-church--5797037923baf5d8-0b28-43cc-95cf-b7853cb70bdbMon, 04 Dec 2023 02:27:35 +0000Fr. EdwinLast 28 November 2023, we celebrated the 41st anniversary of St. Pope John Paul II act of establishing Opus Dei as a Personal Prelature. It ended Opus Dei--The Work of God, in latin--as a secular institute since this last juridical recognition did not...1818falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/holy-mass-is-christmas-every-time-we-hear-it--57970397ba8e8f20-451a-4873-8d0c-988458e6c7a9Mon, 04 Dec 2023 02:20:42 +0000Fr. EdwinGod descends to our altars every time the words of consecration are said by the priest in mass. This is like what we prepare for during Advent season and later on Christmas. He is Emmanuel, i.e., God with us. The Eucharist is exactly that since God is...1692falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-coming-of-jesus-invites-us-to-stay-within-his-care--57970390ad595386-7048-448b-a232-444a0727ea3aSun, 03 Dec 2023 11:26:12 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord's coming is an invitation to all of us to stay under His wings to be protected from anything evil. As long as we follow or strive to follow His will and His dispositions, we have nothing to fear. We know the remedy for our sins. That is...721falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-made-us-wait-for-the-redeemer--579703920fbcaeaf-93dc-447b-9a9a-b627d1bce905Sat, 02 Dec 2023 12:00:55 +0000Fr. EdwinGod did not send the Redeemer immediately after the Fall of Adam and Eve. He made man wait so that he would be more convinced to need God's intervention. Because of the pride and disobedience involved in offending God in the first sin, Man would tend...782falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-us-strive-to-have-true-freedom--5797042069aae1a4-993c-4f2f-bf1f-920bf239314cFri, 01 Dec 2023 11:54:14 +0000Fr. EdwinWhat we mostly talk about is the importance of being free from. Free from tyranny, from injustice, inequalities, and so forth. But we need to still find out what our freedom is for. Otherwise, an emancipated freedom could still be destructive and...708falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-words-of-jesus-will-never-fade-away--57970381f8326175-a15e-480c-9de9-4669633b17c2Fri, 01 Dec 2023 08:10:47 +0000Fr. EdwinEver since the beginning of Christianity, there have been many forces trying to take her down. Only the Catholic Church survived, even her enemies. We need to know the words of her Founder since we will be judged by them.831falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-lord-continues-to-call-us-to-transmit-his-love-to-everyone--57970378382390db-d810-45b9-a51c-e1fe63445f95Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:22:23 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, we celebrate the feast of the Apostle Andrew, brother of Simon Peter. Andrew was the first one called by Christ. He shared his experience with the Lord to his brother Peter. Both of them we called by Christ when they were working on their...742falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mere-creatures-should-not-be-treated-as-the-deity--5797039610526a31-3549-4815-ab43-a3a41417651cTue, 28 Nov 2023 11:19:53 +0000Fr. EdwinIdolatry was the worst sin that God wanted to shield His chosen People from. Israel was surrounded by idolatrous nations. And so even with their best efforts, they got contaminated, especially when their leaders married heathen spouses. Creatures are...763falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/behold-the-true-king-of-kings--57970383903e5b18-a2ad-48f5-9333-eba64d306c18Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:02:07 +0000Fr. EdwinThe first reading tells about the different kingdoms that will reign on earth and of a certain kingdom that will outlast all of them. We should belong to this one.745falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-a-standard-to-measure-ourselves-with--579703949c6b8c9f-9880-42fe-af6b-f22d4d39d37eMon, 27 Nov 2023 08:40:48 +0000Fr. EdwinThe first reading provides us the episode of some Judean youths who were among those chosen by the pagan king to be trained in the Chaldean culture. We witness in their story their efforts at being faithful to God and follow his commandments. They...821falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christ-is-our-king--5797040023bae813-2c9c-4142-ae11-d8f2f73622bcSat, 25 Nov 2023 02:48:10 +0000Fr. EdwinHe should be King of all of us: in our minds, our hearts, our actions, our rest and entertainment, all our relationships, and so forth. This requires struggle, constant struggle. Sometimes we lose, sometimes we win. What we cannot do is to surrender...744falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-do-you-do-to-recognize-the-kingship-of-jesus-christ--57970408d5e86127-870f-4d9e-a74f-9736ca16f8d6Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:24:43 +0000Fr. EdwinThis is a typical challenge for anyone who seeks to live the good life here on earth and later eternally. To affirm the universal kingship of Jesus would require a constant struggle to conquer God's rivals to the throne. Especially stubborn is our...643falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sometimes-god-asks-us-to-be-heroic-in-following-his-commandments--579704057749b2f8-2998-4eb3-8d2a-5c2a4919a146Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:42:47 +0000Fr. EdwinProof of our fidelity to God above all may be required of us. Heroism is needed here. Eleazar gave the supreme sacrifice of himself instead of giving in to doing something prohibited by God.750falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-strong-will-we-be-in-following-the-lord-god--57970406ae841c4e-b65e-404a-ba03-640494ef86abSun, 19 Nov 2023 12:12:07 +0000Fr. EdwinThe text of the first reading today comes from the first book of the Maccabees. The faith of the Israelites was challenged by the usurpation of the divine prerogative of the King of Israel at that time. He wanted to agree with the pagan kingdoms...740falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/so-good-for-good-wives-around--57970403f6b10406-e700-4519-8915-ca81d8b2fd76Sat, 18 Nov 2023 12:07:34 +0000Fr. EdwinThe book of Proverbs provides the source of the first reading of today's 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. It talks about the beauty and bounty of having a good wife.762falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dedication-of-the-basilicas-of-sts-peter-and-paul--57970411]]>ace5198b-83d9-4212-9dad-66c8a3e1b12bFri, 17 Nov 2023 07:00:29 +0000Fr. EdwinYesterday, we pondered on the folly of those who deny the existence of God when contemplating the Universe. The force that prevents us from recognizing the Creator is an aspirant to the title of God. Lucifer thought he was greater than God. He sort of...]]>731falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-come-it-took-so-long-for-the-world-to-find-its-master--57970415835dad9f-4669-4277-9b57-54cc26fb6455Thu, 16 Nov 2023 09:34:00 +0000Fr. EdwinIt is stupidity to not have known God. This is the message in a nutshell of the first reading of the mass today. The material universe begs us to find the Maker. We posit the existence of that Maker. Otherwise, the universe would lack rationality. It...682falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-to-be-close-to-god-to-be-truly-wise--57970409ce590122-47f0-46b2-9a70-d6d0379cf2d3Wed, 15 Nov 2023 03:32:14 +0000Fr. EdwinWe need to be knowledgeable and committed to God to be truly wise.612falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-us-always-be-grateful--5797040795456b55-718f-4042-984d-a63d1e7e63f9Tue, 14 Nov 2023 06:40:46 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Gospel of today tells us of the gratitude of one Samaritan leper, among the ten lepers who were cured by Our Lord, when they obeyed Him to report to the priests. Our Lord praised his faith and that faith saved him. Jesus wondered why the others...727falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/those-in-authority-beware--579703872e22bf22-705f-474d-bce1-51daee101a34Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:51:29 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Book of Wisdom tells us in the first reading of the mass today God's admonitions, especially for those in authority here on earth. Authority is from above. It is a gift to use in governing that we need to give an accounting for when we face the...610falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-us-be-sincere-and-simple--57970417d058562a-44e3-4288-8abb-ec4d22b55f4cSun, 12 Nov 2023 11:22:33 +0000Fr. EdwinThe first reading of today's mass is taken from the Old Testament Book of Wisdom. It explains to us more about the nature of Wisdom and how to attain it. Of course, it is a grace from God and a Gift of the Holy Spirit. However, we need to practice it....650falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pursue-wisdom--579703936e9ba262-a85e-446a-bf52-4db2b6b311a1Sat, 11 Nov 2023 09:37:44 +0000Fr. EdwinThe first reading of the 32nd Sunday in ordinary time hails from the Old Testament Book of Wisdom. Its text speaks to us about wisdom and its value. It is worth our trouble to pursue this Wisdom, which certainly involves the truth as it is. Thus,...731falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-churches-were-closely-in-touch-with-each-other--5797038537b14c60-ee84-49b9-b40d-3d43e85ecaccFri, 10 Nov 2023 08:12:40 +0000Fr. EdwinThe atmosphere reigning in the Catholic Church was initially characterized by warmth and communication, sharing and mutual support. They were not simply concerned with their internal problems and challenges. They had a vision and attitude of...771falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-us-exude-the-sweet-odor-of-christ-so-that-we-bring-other-souls-to-love-god-more--579704181a529738-2e04-4752-a36f-d11ee8023be9Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:20:14 +0000Fr. EdwinWe read in the first reading of the mass today about St. Paul's conviction regarding his vocation to evangelize the pagans or the Gentiles as the Israelites called them. We also need to exude our Christian life naturally so that the others would be...808falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-are-the-mystical-body-of-christ--57970391524f63f9-b4ab-4ec1-8571-9f7aeee82200Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:23:51 +0000Fr. EdwinToday we celebrate the Dedication of St. John Lateran Basilica, located in Rome, Italy. This temple is the seat of the Bishop of Rome. Just like any bishop in his diocese, the Pope has an official seat and that is found in the cathedral of the...695falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/always-have-a-debt-of-mutual-love-with-everybody--57970423af0b4840-5c8e-47b1-9d03-1e87f484387dTue, 07 Nov 2023 07:53:41 +0000Fr. EdwinThis is the commandment that St. Paul gives his listeners and readers in Rome. It all stems from Our Lord Jesus Christ's teaching regarding love for our neighbor.586falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/use-our-different-gifts-to-live-our-roles-in-god-s-mystical-body--57970424e0c88f53-69fa-49ee-8334-4a548066389fMon, 06 Nov 2023 07:31:49 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. Paul points out to us in the first reading of the mass today, Tuesday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time, that we form a body among us members of this body. We relate to each other according to the different gifts we have received. And thus, we...670falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-s-choices-are-irrevocable--579704300202a9f1-7978-487e-a18e-80ad8f51053aSun, 05 Nov 2023 11:55:44 +0000Fr. EdwinThis is the mystery that God reveals to us in St. Paul's letter to the Romans when we read in the first reading of the mass today about, “God never takes back his gifts or revokes his choice.” Thus, we can be confident in Him and His mercy and His...659falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/give-good-example-to-the-others--579704134abfbd59-c7f7-4d3d-b481-a6d175598ff2Sat, 04 Nov 2023 01:19:56 +0000Fr. EdwinThe three readings of the mass of today, the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, bring us to face our grave responsibility of matching what we teach with what we do. There needs to be an equivalence between the two. Malachi warns the leading men of Israel...671falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-loves-us-no-matter-what--579704167bfafb28-8ac6-4031-9ff6-04cc3b8123d7Fri, 03 Nov 2023 06:36:23 +0000Fr. EdwinGod reveals to the world his undying love for the Chosen People, even though the Jews rejected him and had him crucified. With this behavior of God, we should appreciate also that He does not give up on us ever. It's the devil with his allies, the...582falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-are-we-willing-to-sacrifice-for-the-temporal-and-eternal-welfare-of-our-loved-ones--5797041418094f3a-9ea6-4de2-bfc9-13848ec6ad02Fri, 03 Nov 2023 06:15:58 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. Paul shows how much he is willing to sacrifice or undergo to secure the salvation of the people of Israel. He attests to his willingness to be condemned and be cut off from Christ-if that were possible, to get salvation for his fellow Israelites.674falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/death-does-not-have-the-last-say--5797042533dcb46d-3af3-4c24-9c49-52b2b1a7df91Wed, 01 Nov 2023 07:28:10 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, All Souls' Day, we remember in a special way all the faithful departed, especially our loved ones. We owe this to them. We owe them our suffrages, i.e., our prayers for Our Lord to shorten their stay in Purgatory. They are satisfying their...734falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-be-saints-like-those-in-heaven--5797042667d21b12-8874-484b-a764-d25828fa94ecTue, 31 Oct 2023 13:02:23 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. John tells us in the first reading of All Saints' Day mass about what the saints are doing in Heaven. We need to practice these actions in this life to make it there too.691falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/for-our-sufferings-in-this-life-god-offers-us-an-awesome-reward--57970433013dd483-baa4-4171-be8e-c1b6e4e501d8Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:14:29 +0000Fr. EdwinThis is a matter of faith that St. Paul makes us face and exercise each time we suffer on earth for whatever reason. To make such pains worthwhile, God assures us of what He has prepared for us in Heaven. For starters, He offers Himself for us.754falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-are-called-to-life-a-spiritual-life--57970419f445089e-0bc6-4e65-a319-01dd1c6e666eSun, 29 Oct 2023 11:10:55 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Spiritual Life is all about the Supernatural Life of God living in our souls in a state of grace. It is a life that is rooted and nourished by a sacramental life, i.e., a life that frequents the sacraments, especially confession and holy...611falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-commandments-of-love--579704311bd27873-d60f-4d42-9f66-20f28f39f9edSat, 28 Oct 2023 12:08:01 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord enunciates in the Gospel today the commandment to love God above all with all our faculties. He adds the second that he put right beside this first of all mandates. He draws the two together. Loving our neighbor as ourselves proves that we...529falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-think-about-divorce--57970429ef3deebc-1486-44b9-b824-99f42734763bFri, 27 Oct 2023 08:57:17 +0000Fr. EdwinI had this podcast with two gentlemen guests who brought up with me different concerns and problems they experienced among their friends in handling situations of "failed marriages".550falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/slaves-to-sin-or-slaves-to-god--57970439e499356e-bd5f-4fee-9659-e33c10907ffeThu, 26 Oct 2023 06:38:56 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. Paul invites us to use our powers to serve God and His purposes. What we had employed them for in committing sin, should now be directed to God's service.605falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/with-our-lord-jesus-christ-we-will-conquer-our-bad-tendencies--579704454e22633d-4f2d-443b-b390-3937c306b641Wed, 25 Oct 2023 13:36:13 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. Paul squarely faces the truth of himself. He brings us up to speed regarding how he saw himself. He admits that he had the fomes peccati, i.e., the tendency to evil. We will do well to imitate him in doing this. It takes humility and courage to do...637falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/each-of-our-powers-should-be-employed-under-the-cause-of-god--5797044961725062-69b0-45a4-a772-3d2190239a6eTue, 24 Oct 2023 11:30:43 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. Paul speaks to us in the first reading of today's mass about slavery and masters. The one we obey is the one we are slaves of. So if we sin, we make ourselves a slave of sin. What we need to do is to choose carefully who our master is. The enemies...718falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-really-believe-in-god--57970451f06d13e8-f5d2-4524-8f5c-758418e75a70Mon, 23 Oct 2023 11:31:19 +0000Fr. EdwinBecause if you really do, then leave behind that creature and come to do His Holy Will. St. Paul continues in the first reading today to pound on the importance of faith. Our trust in God should be absolute and iron clad. That is the only way to deal...659falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hang-on-every-word-and-promise-that-god-makes--579704287ac034e3-acf2-4e95-8fb9-f35b913caf3aSun, 22 Oct 2023 12:30:16 +0000Fr. EdwinThe first reading of today's mass continues, quoting the letter of St. Paul to the Romans, insisting on the faith that justified Abraham and all those who believe the promises of God like he did. Abraham could surely entertain doubts to God's promise...542falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/render-to-caesar-what-is-caesar-s-and-to-god-what-belongs-to-god--5797039802c63147-2437-4f4f-b898-53d1128cb148Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:05:06 +0000Fr. EdwinThis was a totally unexpected reply of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the trap question of the Jews. They had asked him whether it was licit to pay the taxes to Caesar. Either of the two answers possible would catch Our Lord and provide material for...765falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hold-on-to-jesus-christ-no-matter-what-happens--57970427e0d660e1-fa11-4a68-bbe4-634731d0cca5Thu, 19 Oct 2023 19:34:08 +0000Fr. EdwinToday St. Paul continues to elucidate about the primary importance we need to attach to faith in Jesus Christ. Not by anything we do are we saved or justified before God. It is by sheer goodness and mercy of God that we are saved. We only need to have...541falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-are-saved-by-the-grace-of-our-jesus-christ--57970421aa65a346-c1c3-4fad-bf0d-2c239ea8f35cWed, 18 Oct 2023 08:23:22 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. Paul explains in his letter to the Romans about our salvation. God sent His only-begotten Son to take up flesh. The Justice of God played through with regard to the sins of Adam and Eve and all the rest of the sins committed by man till the end of...814falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-christian-vocation-leads-us-to-be-like-st-luke-in-the-work-of-evangelization--5797042274fa9baf-882b-4b3d-88ad-dd8e237ec4dbTue, 17 Oct 2023 03:55:44 +0000Fr. EdwinToday is the feast of the Evangelist St. Luke, a disciple of St. Paul. St. Luke is the third Evangelist, following Sts. Matthew and Mark. He penned those accounts of more intimacy and details about Our dear Lord's origin, virginal conception, birth,...735falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-we-reject-the-one-and-true-god-we-end-up-making-some-creatures-into-some-kind-of-god--579704344161cc6d-9ac3-4f70-88ac-03858048e56fMon, 16 Oct 2023 06:34:23 +0000Fr. EdwinIn the First Reading of today's mass, we read from the Letter of St. Paul to the Romans about the possibility of reaching certain and true knowledge of God. This can happen through His very creatures. They beg for a Cause. Otherwise, the universe...808falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-bring-jesus-christ-god-and-man-to-the-others--5797043250ca851d-2e3e-4b9e-935c-72d896708e9dSun, 15 Oct 2023 11:22:46 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. Paul tells us in the first reading of the mass today what we should do in relation to the others. The Church adopts his first lines in his letter to the Romans. We bring Jesus Christ in evangelizing the others. We do not propose some setup or...723falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-will-sing-to-final-victory-on-that-day-of-judgement--5797043569a558bd-ad25-4565-821b-a6f9a1e6bad0Thu, 12 Oct 2023 07:22:42 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Prophet tells us in the first reading of the mass about that day. The Church wants us to grow our hope in going to Heaven and being with God as He makes judgment. We will sing and dance and plan in the banquet of rich food and the choicest of...661falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-day-of-judgment-the-world-will-undergo-great-purification--579704371cb1a43a-201e-4714-97d8-e8d2bc7e6e96Thu, 12 Oct 2023 07:02:39 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Prophet Joel continues to tell us about this big Day when everyone will be gathered to witness the vindication of the good and the evil people vanquished. Joel describes the abundance of liquid from the wine press as the harvest is subjected to...725falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-will-be-trembling-in-anticipation-of-god-s-judgment--5797039934d3feb4-d5a0-449e-aa49-cfb184c7b89dThu, 12 Oct 2023 06:58:28 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Old Testament prophet Joel describes in more detail the day of Judgment. And thus, we are encouraged to prepare for it. Repentance is asked of us before the Day of Reckoning comes. This repentance is shown on the outside by acts of penance, i.e.,...606falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hail-our-lady-of-the-pillar--57970436cacdb751-5a0d-46a2-96ee-977dd8fa76e8Thu, 12 Oct 2023 06:21:56 +0000Fr. EdwinPillar designates something of strength. When Samson was about to die, having been reduced to a circus entertainer since he had revealed to his lover Dahlila the secret of his superhuman strength, although blind placed his hands on the two main...601falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-be-angry-with-god-who-is-merciful--579704417fa7d201-7718-4162-8cdc-4e0a68723e43Tue, 10 Oct 2023 08:48:01 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, the first reading of the mass presents to us again Jonah. This time he is furious because the Ninevites repented and God had mercy on them. What a position he has taken! God then teases him by sending him a castor plant that gave him shade at...627falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-holy-rosary-gives-us-the-key-to-live-each-day-with-jesus-and-mary--579704380e5950f4-bd26-41e1-aede-c4b3b45507ebFri, 06 Oct 2023 04:16:24 +0000Fr. EdwinToday's Our Lady of the Holy Rosary feast day was instituted by Pope Pius V to celebrate Christendom's military victory over the Ottoman fleet in Lepanto, Greece. The Turks were eager to include Western Europe within its borders but were stopped in...920falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-placed-us-in-the-world-to-work-and-pray-as-his-children--579704553a0f1b82-d4dd-4305-ab98-d9b073ffb46dThu, 05 Oct 2023 03:10:43 +0000Fr. EdwinThe three readings of the mass I said today are taken from the mass in honor of St. Josemaria Escriva. The first one hails from Genesis chapter 2 where we learn of the reason God placed man in the garden of Eden, namely, to "cultivate and take care of...800truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/give-due-respect-and-reverence-to-god-s-word--57970443fb5f980d-78a2-49cc-9ad4-d08c776a7c8cWed, 04 Oct 2023 18:31:10 +0000Fr. EdwinWe fulfill this duty by going to Mass on the Day of the Lord, i.e., on Sundays and holidays of obligation. We inherited from our Israelite brethren this part of our Mass. This part is called the Liturgy of the Word. We rise to listen to the Word of...763falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beware-lest-we-are-enslaved-by-material-things--57970448928f64e3-96fa-4109-afc9-4999317fc7b4Tue, 03 Oct 2023 18:03:32 +0000Fr. EdwinSuch slavery indeed happens when we have difficulties in being attentive to the needs of others. We need to be attentive to them. This is hampered by our focus on material desires and possessions. It need not only be about things material but also...784falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/evangelization--57970444df19ee3a-4a4a-45e9-8ac6-ef55dfa0d34fMon, 02 Oct 2023 09:54:44 +0000Fr. EdwinThe first reading in the mass today comes from the Old Testament Book of Zechariah who prophesied about Israel's sharing with other nations what she received from the Lord. It is foretelling of Pentecost Sunday when the Apostles did indeed go out to...821falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-greatest-in-the-kingdom-of-heaven-are-children-who-each-has-a-guardian-angel--57970466f9c36892-06de-44e4-92cb-8ed9fecd257eSun, 01 Oct 2023 12:30:16 +0000Fr. EdwinToday is the feast of the Guardian Angels and the foundation anniversary of Opus Dei. Jesus tells us in the Gospel of today's mass that the greatest in God's Kingdom are the children. Thus, He invites us to become like children. And each child has a...825falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-us-keep-on-changing-ourselves-for-the-better--5797044077fa0af8-c285-4973-9187-34b1da54880eSat, 30 Sep 2023 03:56:13 +0000Fr. EdwinThe first reading and Gospel of the mass today, the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, tell us to change for the better. The first reading presents to us the case of a good man who lost his goodness by committing a crime. Such a person would be condemned...706falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/st-jerome-was-an-irascible-man-but-he-became-a-great-saint--57970456f3c70d16-6039-4969-9eb6-68678dcbc286Fri, 29 Sep 2023 12:01:02 +0000Fr. EdwinHe became a great saint because he did not give up his struggle to reign his irascibility until the day he transited to Heaven. He kept getting up again and again. Thus, he showed his love and loyalty to the Lord. The Lord says that he will be the...725falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feast-of-the-archangels-michael-gabriel-and-raphael--57970471b2b1d47a-0b05-4f51-a0db-c6d8fbce7384Thu, 28 Sep 2023 03:58:35 +0000Fr. EdwinToday's feast opens to us the possibility of living in the supernatural world. The Angels are real, as real as the computer or phone you are using to access this homily. Let us get used to dealing with them and counting on them.726falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-us-listen-to-the-people-sent-by-god-to-interpret-the-times-and-events--57970459a67e5648-9524-4ab8-a299-9405a71cbf19Wed, 27 Sep 2023 08:39:14 +0000Fr. EdwinThe prophet Haggai prods the Israelites to rebuild the Temple of Jerusalem. Difficulties and opposition met those returning from exile to Babylon. Mediocrity and lukewarmness set in. God was not pleased. So He sent Haggai to prophesy in His Name....707falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fortifying-our-faith-would-go-a-long-way-to-help-us-in-living-with-others-who-believe-other-doctrines--57970460510d758d-1dd1-407a-bd33-e3ae55e0a7b0Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:21:47 +0000Fr. EdwinEzra tells us in the first Reading of the mass today about the returning exiles to Jerusalem. One of their challenges was how to face the challenge of mixing with the natives, these are the Israelites who were able to stay behind in Israel and not go...682falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-rebuilt-the-temple-of-jerusalem-and-the-persian-king-darius-foot-the-bill--5797047698df03d2-a585-46d1-8265-c21ba6d667e9Mon, 25 Sep 2023 07:11:48 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Book of Ezra provides the reading content for the first reading of the mass of today, Tuesday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time. We are told that King Darius took off from the documents of King Cyrus to rebuild the Temple of Jerusalem. It is...691falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-returns-the-exiled-israelites-to-jerusalem-in-style--579704421e74bea2-076d-4ef0-96cc-b84fbcff5eb0Sun, 24 Sep 2023 12:08:33 +0000Fr. EdwinGod is so good! After many years of atoning for their sins, God moved the King of the Persians, Cyrus, to return the Israelites to Israel from Babylon. He commands all to assist them in rebuilding the Temple of Jerusalem. God had meted out to them the...626falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-s-thoughts-are-not-like-our-thoughts--5797047721e24afe-cc36-456d-b61a-8e11c6dec268Sat, 23 Sep 2023 05:59:42 +0000Fr. EdwinThe first Reading of today's mass of the 25th Sunday in ordinary time is a text from the Old Testament Book of Isaiah. He reminds us that we need to seek God, and that we need to reset our standards and thoughts and plans because God's thoughts and...777falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-must-practice-each-article-of-faith--579704462e5b29da-ff33-4c9e-86f9-2b7feacd5cc1Fri, 22 Sep 2023 04:01:49 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. Paul continues to give instructions to Timothy, one of his disciples. This time he underscores the need to practice what we have been told by our faith. In this way, our faith avoids becoming simply a theoretical thing, with no connection with...706falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beware-of-avarice-and-covetousness--579704802a6a5cbc-6df2-4a87-bd42-2350558163acThu, 21 Sep 2023 06:15:57 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. Paul reminds us as he had reminded Timothy that money is the root of all evil. We cannot escape the fact that we did not bring anything when we were born in this world. And we cannot bring anything from here when we die. He is driving at the need...808falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-calling-of-st-matthew--57970462a963a000-8a4b-4d72-b688-74718439f584Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:59:48 +0000Fr. EdwinThe astonishing thing about St. Matthew's calling is that Jesus simply presents Himself to this chief tax collector and addresses him, saying, "Follow Me." Remember, Jesus caught him working his slimy business. He was a public sinner in the eyes of...666falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-church-upholds-the-truth-and-keeps-it-safe--57970401aa791836-57b4-42ba-ab93-76ddfe9243faTue, 19 Sep 2023 15:48:00 +0000Fr. EdwinThe title of today's homily is taken from the first letter of St. Paul to Timothy, read in today's first reading of the mass, verbatim. Gone then should anyone's doubts be. There is not just the Christian who can interpret the Sacred Scriptures on his...577falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/qualities-of-candidates-to-becoming-a-bishop--579704522a0a3af3-f399-4671-9ca6-e7f365df0746Mon, 18 Sep 2023 03:14:41 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. Paul enumerates the qualities to his disciple, St. Timothy, in this letter. What is striking is that they should be of impeccable character. Our parents had this as a goal too when any of us were young. Our parents simply faced the responsibility...659falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-us-pray-for-everybody--579704638074fb1e-9a12-4b36-9fa4-9d0c9386d885Sun, 17 Sep 2023 04:25:07 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. Paul clearly instructs Timothy, his disciple, to pray for everybody. That referred especially to the Gentiles. We should not put limits on the quantity or quality of the people we need to pray for. He said that we pray for everyone, not only for...666falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-to-learn-to-forgive--57970469eafef6bc-2e1c-45da-8a24-1babfaaf3a71Sat, 16 Sep 2023 13:02:47 +0000Fr. EdwinFor us to learn to forgive, we need to ask God for help. To err is human, to forgive is divine. And so the saying goes. Another thing for sure is what Our dear Lord warns us about. He will deal with us the way we deal with others. If we hardly grant...627falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-carry-a-treasure-in-vessels-of-clay--5797047961012d62-138c-4cdb-be7d-f60fb0d017f1Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:14:58 +0000Fr. EdwinThis text of St. Paul in his second letter to the Corinthians enlightens us to see and appreciate the following: we have a treasure and we carry it in vessels of clay. This symbolizes our fallen nature that easily falls and sins. To encourage us...692falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-obtain-our-salvation-by-obedience-to-god-s-will--57970483098ab95d-95b9-4ec2-bf59-4ba69c2c8301Thu, 14 Sep 2023 18:47:30 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Letter to the Hebrews tells us in the first reading of the mass that Jesus learned to obey His Father's Will, although he prayed that His Passion and Death not happen. In the end, He submitted Himself by saying that not His Will but the Will of...757falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-us-celebrate-the-cross--579704539da2d83b-fdea-4703-afc3-78d40e021c8eWed, 13 Sep 2023 03:18:43 +0000Fr. EdwinWhat used to be hated and feared and despised has not changed in any way in itself, but since Jesus Christ took it up and died on it to save us, we now should appreciate the humiliating crosses in our lives.632falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/imitate-jesus-christ-in-embracing-the-cross-of-everyday-life--5797047522af88e4-8725-4bf7-8e9e-f7883295abb1Tue, 12 Sep 2023 03:10:54 +0000Fr. EdwinThere is no escaping it. Jesus carried and died on the Cross to save us from our sins and restore us to God's life. It is also imperative to embrace our daily crosses with a different outlook now. We need to value these crosses and succumb to tantrums...632falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/keep-your-sights-on-heaven--5797048141a26008-6d52-4a8e-b8fc-a15559d196c9Tue, 12 Sep 2023 02:45:55 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. Paul tells his Colossian converts that since Our Lord Jesus Christ is in Heaven, they needed to spend their thoughts on matters of Heaven. Thus, we have another reason to take care of our prayer life. If we are to spend eternity in Heaven, we...674falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/build-yourselves-on-christ--57970458568cc57c-f7a4-4afa-aa5a-f938be8472a4Mon, 11 Sep 2023 07:49:13 +0000Fr. EdwinThat is the message of St. Paul in his letter to the Colossians in the first reading of today's mass. He graphically uses the phrase "You must be rooted in him". As the tree gets its nourishment from the ground through its roots, we need to get our...645falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-suffer--579704737f5b67b3-ec03-416e-a560-957d152f0acaSun, 10 Sep 2023 08:37:48 +0000Fr. EdwinThe text of today first reading teaches us the why of our suffering, even though Jesus Christ had already suffered and died on the cross for all of us.621falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-reminder-to-help-others-through-fraternal-correction--57970404bae787fc-0083-45fa-a7b7-3ae893bff15bSat, 09 Sep 2023 03:31:41 +0000Fr. EdwinThe readings in the mass today, the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A, encourage us to face our serious responsibility to help others through this Christian and Evangelical means of fraternal correction. Our Lord will hold us responsible if we...717falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-one-time-conversion-is-not-enough-we-need-to-be-converted-to-christ-continually--57970412a9d6d8c0-9281-401b-a175-f1887e921bbcSat, 09 Sep 2023 03:09:18 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. Paul points out to the Colossians that they were redeemed by the sacrifice of the Lord's Body's death on the Cross. However, much still needs to be done since in the words of the Apostle of the Gentiles, we need to persevere to the end when the...663falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/happy-birthday-to-the-blessed-virgin-mary--57970457f1f57484-ca20-46b6-b421-e75329c9887cThu, 07 Sep 2023 07:49:21 +0000Fr. EdwinThe one most special lesson we need to learn and keep on learning about is that God's favor is won by the humble. Mary was an ordinary young girl. Her one quality, among the many gifts she enjoyed, that caught God's eye was her humility. She saw...643falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-should-escape-the-power-of-darkness--57970497a4b4cac3-c2d1-48b1-82bf-80f9a9f9790dWed, 06 Sep 2023 09:53:03 +0000Fr. EdwinToday, the Lord tells us through the letter of St. Paul to the Colossians that we need to do God's will and not waste God's gifts in what brings us away from Him. Otherwise, we waste our time and efforts. Accomplishing what is good is not enough....601falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/check-out-the-salutation-of-st-paul-to-the-colossians--579704659f0313a1-afe2-428a-b9c6-b7f78c78b951Tue, 05 Sep 2023 23:21:07 +0000Fr. EdwinLet's observe how the Apostle of the Gentiles greets the Colossians in opening his letter to them. He mentions his title as an apostle of Jesus Christ. One could find it unusual to do that, but after following the customs of the time, St. Paul made it...696falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/keep-strengthening-one-another--57970464329c3ad5-0c5c-44a0-b077-04c3f2ccc2c6Mon, 04 Sep 2023 08:50:18 +0000Fr. EdwinThis sums up what St. Paul tries to tell the Thessalonians in his first letter tl them. We all need to struggle to heaven but we are not to struggle alone. We have the help of the communion of saints, i.e., the others. How are our concerns for the...766falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-happens-after-death--579705022897aaa3-4508-4ff1-8aaf-9a470d475394Sun, 03 Sep 2023 11:58:21 +0000Fr. EdwinWe practice our faith when we use it to answer questions about death and what happens after it. As long as we are with Christ we can expect the same things as what happened to him, i.e., we will resurrect and we will still be with Him after death. If...643falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-to-become-a-living-sacrifice-in-union-with-jesus--579704678f120d35-b664-43ae-a7da-143d74ec7b28Sat, 02 Sep 2023 05:51:55 +0000Fr. EdwinThe readings in the mass today bring us to consider the plight of Jeremiah, who despite working for God was persecuted by the same people who were recipients of the word of God passed on by this prophet. Since the news Jeremiah brought was negative to...663falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-love-for-god-is-tested-by-our-love-for-our-neighbor--5797049202571671-09f2-44b6-a819-a2b7f7480629Fri, 01 Sep 2023 11:58:53 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. Paul reminds the Thessalonians to love one another. He was elated by the fact that they learned it from the Lord himself. Such loving the others is how their love for God would be verified. It is easy to claim we love God as required by the Shema...671falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-wants-us-to-be-holy--57970470140511d4-2f4d-4da2-b6ec-92f50badd473Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:13:36 +0000Fr. EdwinHoliness means to live the life of Christ. This is the life that Jesus died to get us to enjoy. It is a participation in the life of God through grace. We should grow in the likeness of Jesus. This is the fruit of the work of the Holy Spirit, not our...677falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-are-not-alone-in-this-journey-to-seeing-our-lord-jesus-christ-in-his-second-coming--579705001037e042-88ba-4725-8184-597f2db6619fWed, 30 Aug 2023 12:01:39 +0000Fr. EdwinWe learn impressive things from St. Paul in his first letter to the Thessalonians chapter 3 in the first Reading of today's mass. First, the blessed communion of saints. We may have to ask the Holy Spirit to deepen our awareness of a great many others...684falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-should-learn-to-word-hard-to-support-ourselves-and-not-burden-others--5797049501aaf390-4cc0-455b-961c-23cd384e7600Tue, 29 Aug 2023 07:50:07 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. Paul clearly states what he did as he went about preaching the Word of God. He worked at his profession--which was to be a tent maker-to support himself, although he could have asked the Thessalonians to help him since as an apostle he deserved...644falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rectitude-of-intention-in-being-an-apostle-of-jesus-christ--57970507dd3ffa90-4956-4a85-9620-a362e751bfcfMon, 28 Aug 2023 10:39:58 +0000Fr. EdwinThe temptation of preaching ourselves, or preaching only what our listeners would like to hear without regard for the Will of God that sent us to share the Good News is powerful. St. Paul in the first reading of today's mass. St. Paul defends his...651falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/faith-is-life--579705035a8d203f-59ea-4cf9-abb3-c95c4a67befeSun, 27 Aug 2023 13:03:44 +0000Fr. EdwinIn the First Reading of today's mass, we read from St. Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians. He delivers his subtle congratulations to these people because they lived their faith in action. Faith is not something we only think about, speak about,...780falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-god-god--579705100a1b6b1d-f8e2-497f-bac9-faeec95c5993Sat, 26 Aug 2023 17:05:34 +0000Fr. EdwinIt is rather unfortunate that the name of God is used haphazardly nowadays, as an expression of surprise, shock, disappointment, etc. Today's Gospel should remind us about what and who God is. St. Peter declares that Jesus is the Christ, the son of...785falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-colorful-past-should-not-constrain-us-but-provide-lessons-for-the-future--57970509a9271fe1-478d-48a5-abac-4e7f88ad90adFri, 25 Aug 2023 12:10:29 +0000Fr. EdwinThe First Reading of today's mass taken from the Old Testament Book of Ruth tells us of Ruth who accompanied her mom-in-law back to Israel. She was loyal to her. And so Ruth met Boaz taking care of his land. They married and they bore a child who was...623falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-to-learn-to-be-loyal-followers-of-our-lord-jesus-christ--57970520c118c053-67fc-44b7-b003-9a93b77c2312Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:50:15 +0000Fr. EdwinThe First Reading of the mass today, Friday of the 20th week in Ordinary Time tells us of the loyalty of Ruth to her mother-in-law. She went with her anywhere she went. She became like an assistant who took care of Naomi. It is worth mentioning that...751falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/as-apostles-of-jesus-christ-we-need-to-take-this-responsibly--5797048519c64244-a0cf-4772-9870-3c394baac68fWed, 23 Aug 2023 16:40:32 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. Bartholomew gave us a good example in giving his life and became a martyr of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Thus, he became a pillar and foundation of the Church spawning more conversions to the Church of Jesus.705falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-do-you-make-your-king--579704109ef23c92-d852-4da9-ae56-eaf766271efaTue, 22 Aug 2023 11:04:47 +0000Fr. EdwinBeing a leader should mean that we listen first to God and carry out His wishes. Then the in our care will listen to us. If we make as king a certain creature to the detriment of the real Kingship of Jesus Christ we will certainly be in the wrong.691falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-tells-us-not-to-be-afraid-to-answer-his-call--57970472b8085797-5761-4da4-ab3c-1efd9f355220Mon, 21 Aug 2023 12:26:46 +0000Fr. EdwinWhat Gideon did is typical of any one of us who is called by God to do something for him. We give excuses so that we be excused from following his Will. Moses did it. Peter tried to cite his being a sinful man. But to this God always says, "Do not be...697falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-story-is-a-broken-record-of-fidelity-and-relapses--579705115d3adcc6-67c5-44bc-8238-8d4366977bd9Sun, 20 Aug 2023 10:21:37 +0000Fr. EdwinWe should not be shocked at ourselves when we experience ups and downs in our Christian struggle to be saints. Our individual stories are just like what happened to Israel. The Chosen people also went through a roller coaster of a history in their...750falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-does-not-second-guess-his-choice-of-mission-for-each-one-of-us--5797051311b9e8a2-2e0c-40fb-af7c-1b245b181c92Sat, 19 Aug 2023 05:57:30 +0000Fr. EdwinWe are created in order to fulfill a mission on earth. St. Paul wrote the Romans about this and explained to them and to all of us that although we may be unfaithful, although we are sinners, He does not depend on our vacillations in life. He calls us...685falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-is-a-jealous-god--57970474a2be4ae7-4dc6-4ce8-94e7-8a00a3236c60Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:11:20 +0000Fr. EdwinJoshua challenged the Israelites into deciding who God they would serve. We need to respond likewise to this challenge today in all our circumstances. Today there entice us many other idols just like during the times of Joshua.638falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-gave-us-everything--5797051767ea08d8-7e2e-41c0-8b1f-0d8b293f1f79Fri, 18 Aug 2023 03:53:50 +0000Fr. EdwinJoshua called for a meeting with the leaders of Israel. He began to enumerate to them what God had done for them from even before sending Abraham to begin a new race of people, i.e., the people from whom the Messiah would come from. His enumeration...688falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-importance-of-having-a-leader--57970522d0474cd5-11b2-4b8f-8aa1-61b850af10faWed, 16 Aug 2023 11:38:18 +0000Fr. EdwinJoshua was appointed by God to take up the leadership of the Israelites after Moses passed away. God gave him the same capability as Moses who parted the Red Sea for the escaping Israelites to pass dryshod. God empowered Joshua to do practically the...804falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doubt-and-abandonment-to-god-s-providence--57970484ddfa1085-92bc-4110-a7f5-19e0cb442c9bWed, 16 Aug 2023 03:30:55 +0000Fr. EdwinThe bottom line of our relationship with God is about how much we trust him. If we don't then we would be in doubt of his goodness. Moses doubted when he struck the rock as instructed by God to do but with the doubt whether that would be enough to get...676falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-assumption-of-blessed-virgin-mary--5797048840d12d14-b1a7-4e53-b218-442e47fdc185Mon, 14 Aug 2023 07:21:38 +0000Fr. EdwinToday we celebrate a solemnity about the Blessed Virgin Mary being assumed into Heaven. Among other things, this goes to show how much dignity there is in a female, in a woman, in a daughter of God, and in this particular case, in the Mother of God.720falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god--579704474d034ec3-57ee-43c3-9e93-979a25e48ca1Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:39:54 +0000Fr. EdwinWe shouldn't just treat God as way of expression in whatever way we want. He is the God of gods and Lord of lords. He is transcendent and here with us at the same time. He is not a part of the universe. He is the God we need to adore, praise, ask...660falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-to-experience-god--5797052510523dda-632c-4b74-9261-bab5352188acSat, 12 Aug 2023 05:37:19 +0000Fr. EdwinThe first reading of today's mass of the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time tells us of Elijah's change of heart regarding his mission. All he needed was an experience of contact with God. He was fleeing from persecution and he reached Mount Horeb. There...719falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-not-try-to-do-a-shema-several-times-a-day--579705240c79fad1-ee91-45f7-acb9-afe06923dc52Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:05:50 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Jews had the practice of reciting the Shema three times a day. This was logical since we in our love for God although theoretically certain in practice we forget it or go about our activities having a different idea in mind or a different love...600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everything-here-on-earth-should-be-rubbish-compared-to-the-relationship-with-jesus-christ--579705193a0822ad-d939-400f-82b8-17e2762deec3Thu, 10 Aug 2023 08:08:06 +0000Fr. EdwinRelative to having this relationship with Christ, that would have infinite value, everything else that may be valued here on earth would assume a lesser value. St. Paul employs a very strong word. He compared these to rubbish. That is how much he...726falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-loves-a-cheerful-giver--5797053099aba0a5-3489-4b83-8819-d262d4f723b0Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:00:46 +0000Fr. EdwinGod loves a cheerful giver, says St. Paul in his second letter to the Corinthians. This is a basic Christian principle. We cannot behave with God as like what we do to our parents when we begrudgingly do what they ask us to do in the house because we...632falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-our-shepherds-in-the-church--579704508995bef4-a2f4-4ddb-a425-e535a7a5326dMon, 07 Aug 2023 05:07:14 +0000Fr. EdwinGod's goodness is seen in His caring for us by appointing instruments to help us discern God's Will.586falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complaining--57970547eb1cf386-6239-4330-ba8f-c9ec582ed9e6Mon, 07 Aug 2023 04:28:21 +0000Fr. EdwinThe First Reading of today's mass brings us to contemplate the complaining of the Israelites because of the difficulties of the journey to the Promised Land.600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/st-john-mary-vianney-and-the-jubilee--5797049089521c92-c47a-4842-88b0-c506070dc1ddFri, 04 Aug 2023 04:02:13 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. John Mary Vianney was a man of great penance and sacrifice. He asked the Blessed Sacrament during a Benediction that he'd accept all the sacrifices that He would send him for the conversion of his parish. The first reading of the mass tells us of...572falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/obedience-to-god-s-word--5797056085db4c13-4d3c-4334-a75f-304bae70abc2Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:39:15 +0000Fr. EdwinMoses built the Tent of the Covenant by following the instruction s of God to the letter. This is also how we need to approach the will of God. We need to listen to it and obey it. But there are also some things that God wants us to use our God given...710falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/imitate-christ-and-you-become-a-model-for-the-others-to-imitate--579705560eaac622-b14f-4b1a-9143-3fbd467559b8Sun, 30 Jul 2023 09:23:57 +0000Fr. EdwinSt. Paul tells us in his first letter to the Corinthians that he encourages us to imitate him since he also imitates Christ. If he does not try to imitate Our Lord his moral authority over the people would practically disappear.526falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ask-god-for-the-right-thing--57970498c32203a0-5ca6-4b2c-b2fe-a19efb92633fSat, 29 Jul 2023 10:09:51 +0000Fr. EdwinThe three readings in the mass today show us this importance. Solomon asked for the ability to distinguish good and evil. In the second reading St. Paul tells us to ask to be saved. The Gospel tells us to ask that God give us the pearl of great price...746falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-helped-us-to-know-his-commandments--579704892f3f88c9-3827-407e-86dc-e477e95bb096Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:53:39 +0000Fr. EdwinGod did so to make it easier for us to know what we needed to do to do good and avoid evil. As the situation of man was debilitated because of original sin, man needed assistance to know accurately God's Will in the Decalogue. Without this aid man...733falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-saves-his-people--5797045472073203-6d7f-46e7-80a1-12f247e82e7eMon, 24 Jul 2023 02:31:23 +0000Fr. EdwinGod saves His people and He fights for them.577falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-s-mercy-is-available--579705283b837330-7c34-451d-a9f0-6c421ca872a5Sat, 22 Jul 2023 12:19:16 +0000Fr. EdwinIt is such an important revelation about who God is when in the first reading of today's mass for the 16th Week in Ordinary Time tells us that God offers us forgiveness as long as we repent of our sins. He is ever ready to forgive us.603falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moses-and-the-burning-bush--579704613fe025e8-aa35-4332-aae3-6d381f1099fbTue, 18 Jul 2023 11:33:46 +0000Fr. EdwinGod does not forsake his chose people. He sends Moses as his instrument. As usual when God chooses someone, that someone brings up an objection. But God prevails by saying He will accompany Moses.696falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-intervenes-in-history-to-get-his-will-done--5797049303ae2980-13b4-414d-b0a2-d5f5d4c81976Mon, 17 Jul 2023 13:18:21 +0000Fr. EdwinThe story of how Moses was born, the circumstances he was born in and how he survives as a baby and becoming the son of Pharaoh's daughter is illustrative of God intervening in our world.587falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-dares-defy-god-in-what-his-word-wants-to-do--57970499e80a607d-4305-4ffa-9c65-ca4057b0908dSat, 15 Jul 2023 06:57:11 +0000Fr. EdwinGod's omnipotence means that His Will is uncontested in the universe. No creature can resist His all powerful Will. However, His only weakness is a created will like us and the fallen angels who can elect to be proud and disobedient. But even then God...676falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/humility-humility-humility--5797049435a3a09d-b738-4efa-a80d-e6a2ec2dc8beSat, 08 Jul 2023 16:29:22 +0000Fr. EdwinWe need this virtue to counteract the root cause of our pride and disobedience to God's Will.679falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lord-depends-on-our-free-correspondence-to-his-action--5797050856885e43-22a0-4e2c-bf54-3c03509ce808Sun, 14 May 2023 09:56:40 +0000Fr. EdwinThe preparation we have been undertaking these days with the first readings of the masses include the understanding that although our Lord does not need any of us to accomplish His Will, He has wanted to count on our contribution, our free...597falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/see-problems-around-you--5797051697f00b95-349c-4cb1-b5e1-6d4853cbf82cSun, 23 Apr 2023 07:05:15 +0000Fr. EdwinThis is staple in the Christian conscience. When a problem is observed or suffered by a Christian he or she strives to--at least in theory--to see what could be done about it, not by someone else--although that may be possible--but by the one who...756falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/st-stephen-teaches-us-to-listen-first-to-the-holy-spirit-before-speaking--57970501284145ed-9f70-4542-834d-232faacbacf4Sat, 22 Apr 2023 09:54:00 +0000Fr. EdwinWhat we usually do is to listen to ourselves. Worse, we just say immediately what we think. This leads to many errors and mistakes especially against charity. Human prudence requires us to at least think first and even better for Christians to listen...682falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-faith-depends-on-the-trust-we-have-on-the-testimony-of-witness-of-the-apostles--5797046867acbf76-490e-43bb-9276-7385ae132cacSat, 22 Apr 2023 08:14:09 +0000Fr. EdwinWe depend on their witness of the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The doubting Thomas was praised by Jesus because he saw Him and touched His Wounds. But Jesus praised all those who would come afterwards who without seeing...784falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/suffering-has-meaning--57970534e916eb5f-430a-49d3-b7ea-82c32616c1d5Thu, 20 Apr 2023 04:21:22 +0000Fr. EdwinThat is it! Suffering has meaning. We will see this in how the Apostles take their flogging and humiliation in front of the Sanhedrin for the miracle of curing a crippled man.750falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/first-sunday-of-lent-24feb23--5797053297348d5c-55b1-4b79-a69f-214e149899dbThu, 20 Apr 2023 03:58:29 +0000Fr. EdwinWe begin the season on Lent in the Catholic Church. We recall that the Church helps us to contemplate and incarnate the life of Jesus Christ. So she brings us through the various phases of his life. We began with His birth by preparing for it with the...654falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ash-wednesday-2023--57970515e90be19c-a988-411d-91bb-3793009e3b73Wed, 22 Feb 2023 04:37:44 +0000Fr. EdwinAsh Wednesday signals the beginning of the Lenten season in the Roman Catholic Church. Just like the pair of seasons of Advent--a preparation for the Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ--and Christmas, we have Lent--a preparation for the Resurrection of...775falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-are-to-love-god-with-everything-we-have--57970521c679de01-f923-4af2-8f98-9dd53422ebfbSun, 02 Oct 2022 12:30:49 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord Jesus Christ is tested by a reckless lawyer. He asks Our Lord what he needs to do to gain eternal life. This is a question we all need to ask, and find out the answer. We are destined to Heaven but we need to fulfill the requirements. The...675falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-should-i-do-to-gain-eternal-life--5797050553729332-e1b9-40f9-9e7f-538390c8c73dSun, 02 Oct 2022 08:27:52 +0000Fr. EdwinMan asks this question all the time, even when he does not realize it. We do things here on earth always for a purpose, for an ultimate purpose. It may be God or basically for selfish motives. We are so in hurry that we fail to take time to consider...675falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/faith-and-proving-it--5797051826202051-909e-42d8-b1ca-2def612e8a47Sat, 01 Oct 2022 15:06:47 +0000Fr. EdwinToday we read in the Gospel about faith that Our dear Lord describes as powerful to move objects like a tree to the sea. If our faith needs nourishment to be strengthened then let us ask for more faith.628falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rejoice-rather-that-your-names-are-written-in-heaven--57970536f7bc1cf2-03c4-4525-80bd-a96ddd1c6f98Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:22:41 +0000Fr. EdwinThis is the Lord's reminder to his seventy-two disciples when they returned to see him after a day's work. They were jubilant because the forces of evil were subject to them. They had received the power to overcome these demonic forces from the Lord....647falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-express-repentance--579705263f469b01-6a96-4dcb-b937-537e1c2c9206Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:23:56 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord in the Gospel today from St. Luke chapter 10 warns Bethsaida and Chorazin about their fate if they do not repent. Jesus compares how much He had invested in these towns for their repentance with the case where He would have applied the same...521falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-archangels-michael-gabriel-and-raphael--57970527b704dae0-1d64-4635-a177-8f56dc542166Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:37:16 +0000Fr. EdwinToday the Church celebrates these three Archangels. Let us pray to them and entrust to them our concerns.603falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-martyrdom-of-st-lorenzo-ruiz-and-companions--57970539481fd7c3-0b94-4be1-847f-815cdcbfed16Tue, 27 Sep 2022 06:28:10 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Gospel today tells us of what we need to do in order to follow Our Lord, even up to the point of martyrdom.721falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-should-not-bid-evil-to-those-who-are-unkind-to-us--579705294be78883-93e9-4f1b-abbb-9b85ef2f1a71Mon, 26 Sep 2022 13:36:43 +0000Fr. EdwinToday we read about Our Lord Jesus Christ on the way to Jerusalem but having to pass Samaria. There was this village that didn't want to accept Jesus since He was set on going to Jerusalem. The sons of thunder, James and John, wanted to bid fire from...680falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/distinguish-the-sinner-from-his-sin--57970482ca3ee169-c4f4-456d-9d1e-14c305687908Mon, 26 Sep 2022 11:11:09 +0000Fr. EdwinThe sons of thunder, namely, John and James, asked our Lord whether they could send fire from Heaven to punish the village that refused to be hospitable to Our Lord who was passing through. The reason they had was that Jesus was on his way to...680falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-us-make-the-connection-with-the-others--57970478cb775fb2-4c0d-4cf9-a60f-0283fbf58a83Sat, 24 Sep 2022 01:28:49 +0000Fr. EdwinWe read in the Gospel today about Dives and Lazarus, the Rich Man and Lazarus. Dives feasted magnificently everyday. He could not see the needs of the poor sick man at the gate of his property. Shouldn't we check out our surroundings and see the...674falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-calling-of-st-matthew--5797056206e46872-1f45-4f91-a8dd-005c0fe415a6Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:31:43 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord passed by the office of Levi, who would become St. Matthew later on. And He called him to follow Him. He got up immediately and followed the Lord. Jesus continues doing that today when He also passes by our places of work and calls us to...675falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-want-to-be-close-to-our-lord-jesus-christ--57970531ad0dde6e-eebc-4cc9-8d06-19f184164521Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:09:20 +0000Fr. EdwinThe only way is what Jesus praises in the Gospel today. That is that we should listen to the word of God and practice it.619falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-you-use-light-in-a-house--5797048649f54c1b-1076-4d7c-9428-e8232e60917bSun, 18 Sep 2022 14:27:41 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus Christ is the Light of our lives. With Him we can see better and penetrate more deeply and accurately into reality. This reality is what God provides us to find our path to Heaven. Such Light we do not put under a bushel or under a bowl. Such...711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-followers-of-christ-need-to-be-as-astute-as-those-concerned-with-being-worldly--57970544c14ce95e-2a5b-4878-8d75-6a9e6e0e9ce7Sat, 17 Sep 2022 06:15:59 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Gospel of the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time makes us notice the contrast between those who follow Christ and those who are worldly. He encourages us to appreciate how these worldly people are astute in fulfilling their worldliness. Different from...680falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-reaches-out-to-us-through-nature--57970538b9bbfe7a-150e-4f50-95cf-fdc3b8160e0cSat, 17 Sep 2022 06:12:02 +0000Fr. EdwinGod sows His seed, that is, His Word. He has foreseen the different types of recipients to His Word. And still He sows His Seed. He reaches out to us all the time. Let us be more responsible to receiving His seed. He reveals Himself to us via natural...667falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-wanted-to-have-women-involved-in-evangelization--5797048751dd362d-69a5-4045-921e-895742406ec8Sat, 17 Sep 2022 04:23:35 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Gospel today-Friday of the 24th week in Ordinary Time 16 September 2022- tells us of the women who accompanied the band of Jesus. Jesus treats women going beyond what was conventional in Jewish customs with regard to women.641falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-lady-at-the-foot-of-the-cross--57970542adc763ca-bed5-469f-bca4-583d3d5d55daThu, 15 Sep 2022 04:36:54 +0000Fr. EdwinToday we celebrate Our Lady of Sorrows. She stood at the foot of the Cross suffering with her Son on the Cross. Who mother would not suffer with her children? She would even desire to take their pain and make it her own just to save their children....712falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-feast-of-the-exaltation-of-the-holy-cross--579705456f1c4429-6298-4c90-9ea4-b0b4e7e95c81Wed, 14 Sep 2022 04:27:56 +0000Fr. EdwinWe celebrate today the supernatural value of the Cross of the Lord Jesus Christ. The cross and attendant crucifixion was hated penalty in the ancient world. The Romans adopted it to send a grim message to all its enemies. But the dying of Jesus on it...747falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-faith-of-the-centurion-in-capernaum--579705338b03b2b1-a021-4e7d-b32a-c1737aa7deb7Sun, 11 Sep 2022 13:23:03 +0000Fr. EdwinThis roman centurion exhibited a faith that amazed Jesus Himself. The soldier is remembered for his words in the words verbally said by everyone just before holy communion of the celebrant priest. The benefactor of the Jews simply saw that since he...579falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heaven-rejoices-with-every-return-to-christ--579705461dfa10f9-6552-4d1c-9b9f-d36361623803Sat, 10 Sep 2022 06:17:17 +0000Fr. EdwinWith our mistakes, failures and sins we might get into a crisis of sorts especially because of our milieu. There is a lot of talk about having to succeed, having to work hard and earn, etc. In fact, we may get the impression that there is no place for...681falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-the-blind-lead-the-blind--57970550c13b737c-d812-49b4-b2d9-dbebd214d86eFri, 09 Sep 2022 07:21:03 +0000Fr. EdwinIf we permit the blind to lead us who are blind already, then we simply would be courting trouble.722falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-is-our-prayer-life--579704916abab3c6-2882-4de7-8826-6e0209492a37Mon, 05 Sep 2022 10:20:20 +0000Fr. EdwinIt is characteristic of Our Lord that He prays a lot. He dedicates time to pray even the entire evening in preparation for big decisions like the one He made today in the Gospel of today's mass, namely, He called His twelve apostles. We should do the...596falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lord-identifies-himself-with-those-in-need--57970563174f851d-d445-4f09-b9d2-2b1b1c7a1c14Mon, 05 Sep 2022 10:12:34 +0000Fr. EdwinInstead of paying attention to something to criticize they should have prayed for the man with the withered hand. God identifies himself with those in need and in this particular case, He was in this man with the withered hand.600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-need-to-carry-the-cross-of-christ-in-order-to-follow-him--57970554097d4c69-bb31-44be-a634-60fcbe2f3781Sat, 03 Sep 2022 07:45:22 +0000Fr. EdwinToday the Holy Catholic Church makes us review Our Lord's teaching about following Him. He requires that we carry His Cross and follow Him. Otherwise we cannot be His disciple.716falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-us-practice-some-fasting--579705714d9f2ccd-f1e5-4211-ad78-3c81a1e23415Thu, 01 Sep 2022 14:12:29 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord is made aware by the Pharisees and Scribes of the difference between His disciples and the others. The former do not fast while the latter practice fasting. Jesus reminds them that you cannot expect the bridegroom's attendants to fast when...675falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-miraculous-catch-of-fish--5797053728d8b295-083a-4abb-baaf-3ececfde6d6eWed, 31 Aug 2022 09:07:06 +0000Fr. EdwinWhen Our Lord enters our lives He does not need our permission. Likewise, we need to enter the lives of our friends, colleagues, officemates, etc in order to share with them the goodies we have received from the Lord. Minding our own business would be...740falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-we-receive-a-blessing-from-the-lord-we-should-take-that-as-a-push-for-us-to-spread-the-word-of-the-lord--57970543202434ba-075c-42c4-86cd-cf12ed5f7384Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:50:11 +0000Fr. EdwinToday Wednesday 31 August 2022 he hear that Jesus in the Gospel curing the mother-in-law of Simon. Interestingly after the sickness left her at the command of Christ, she began to attend to their needs. We need to get into this train of thought. We...720falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-bad-dispositions-color-our-way-of-looking-at-the-world--57970548ac6b5133-1e4d-43e4-bab6-9614daf5eb33Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:02:05 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus tells us today Tuesday the 30th of August 2022 that there are devils. He handled the possession of a man by an unclean spirit. He exorcised the poor man and the devil left him. However, what interests us now is how the devil reacted to the...636falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-beheading-of-john-the-baptist--579705520db826dd-b672-4e35-a59a-816ccc45adeeWed, 24 Aug 2022 07:49:17 +0000Fr. EdwinSome people think that if they eliminate the person who corrects them from an error or malfeasance, they would be off the hook. They forget that it is not the other person who performs his duty to be of assistance to the person weighed down by sin but...712falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pursue-humility--57970555ea879e99-10ab-4385-980f-5b3a233268b0Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:26:30 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord exhorts us to humble ourselves instead of exalting ourselves in this life. His life and example is patent in this too. He who is divine did not disdain the chances to be humble. He actively submitted himself to torture, spit, insults, etc....773falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/take-care-of-the-little-things--57970496bcc9a77e-fea6-463b-8095-0b630b6db9c6Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:00:20 +0000Fr. EdwinThe parable of the talents is the subject of the Gospel for today. It is found in Chapter 25 of St. Matthew's Gospel. The same themes are set forth by the Lord. They similar to the previous parable in the same chapter, namely, that of the wise and...731falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wise-and-foolish-virgins--57970570782e66f8-c33b-4a6a-a6a5-bd5b5abaf165Wed, 24 Aug 2022 04:46:53 +0000Fr. EdwinAnyone of us could be classified either as wise or foolish. The foolish virgins did not bring more oil in case they would have to wait longer for the tardy bridegroom. The wise virgins are wise because made provisions for such eventualities. Likewise,...621falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-to-well-the-teachings-of-our-lord-jesus-christ--5797050436279538-861a-40d9-a66c-0df48b5b926fWed, 24 Aug 2022 04:43:57 +0000Fr. EdwinThe Lord warns us that we need to have some preparedness for when he comes the second time to our world. For that we need to examine ourselves to determine what we need to ask pardon for and for what we could still do better. For this to be done well...665falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feast-of-st-bartholomew-apostle--5797050637583670-4343-4ce4-bf69-9e7ac7c275f9Tue, 23 Aug 2022 09:35:06 +0000Fr. EdwinWe celebrate in the Church the feast of St. Bartholomew today, the 24th of August. The Lord tells us in the Gospel in the Holy Mass the story of the meeting of St. Bartholomew--then known as Nathanael--with Him for the first time. It was St. Philip...715falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beware-of-hypocrisy--579705570b0a2123-dc0c-48a0-ac65-c966d2e6d5d7Tue, 23 Aug 2022 09:30:27 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus teaches that the Jews should continue listening to the Scribes and Pharisees but cautions them not to follow their example. They teach but they do not practice what they preach. The reason they don't practice what they teach is that they lacked...612falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mary-the-queen--579705120b52c285-ddd2-4b89-8cfb-2ddaa1ef9745Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:45:10 +0000Fr. EdwinMary is our Queen! The Queen of Heaven and Earth! And she has an army. Let us be part of her army. The way to go is to always say yes to God. We can say Serviam! That means I will serve. Not like what Lucifer said to God Non serviam, or I will not...725falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/those-who-will-be-saved-are-those-who-enter-by-the-narrow-door--579705740c91d794-7775-433a-afe5-73102aed2b50Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:27:47 +0000Fr. EdwinOnce again the Lord provides us another imagery for our consideration to teach us something important. This time he employs the narrow door or narrow gate. He tells us that to get to Heaven we need to struggle to get through that tight opening. We...665falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-don-t-we-practice-what-we-preach--57970523c1110192-4cc0-4068-944d-3e0634224138Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:10:52 +0000Fr. EdwinJesus criticizes the scribes and pharisees for being teachers who do not practice what they preach. At the bottom here is the influence and succumbing to pride and selfishness by these teachers. They are not actually interested in teaching the people...645falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-are-we-fulfilling-the-greatest-of-the-commandments--57970535d12eaeae-4501-4eaf-8a3a-9c40b04db79eWed, 17 Aug 2022 07:46:13 +0000Fr. EdwinOur Lord Jesus Christ replies to the questioner that the greatest and first is that of loving God above all with our entire heart, soul and mind. The second is similar to it. But the second is the test of veracity of how we are doing the first. We...692falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-us-go-to-the-wedding-feast--57970572cc3175ee-e801-40c8-9bec-7d34dd5ad55bWed, 17 Aug 2022 07:30:52 +0000Fr. EdwinToday we read another of Jesus' parables about the kingdom of Heaven. Our Lord compares it to a wedding feast of the Son. These symbolic realities refer to Heaven and the wedding is that of God's only begotten Son who is Jesus. Jesus is set to marry...753falsefull