Beatitudes
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THE BEATITUDES OF BLESSEDNESS AND WOEFULNESS: CHRIST RADICAL MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS: 6TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, CYCLE C, 2022

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There is no doubt the beatitudes of blessedness and woefulness in the gospel of Luke is one of Christ radical messages that challenge us and unsettle our spirit. It is revolutionary teaching that turns upside down our human values systems. While it demands of us some rare Christian values seen as stupidity or wretchedness in the eyes of the world.

SINFULNESS, UNWORTHINESS,
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SINFULNESS AND UNWORTHINESS OF THOSE CALLED BY GOD: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS: 5TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, CYCLE C, 2022

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It is beautiful to see the characteristics of sinfulness and unworthiness in the life and person of all those called by God. A true vocation comes with a deep sense of unworthiness to respond to the calling of God. The joyful truth is that God does not choose the perfect but perfect those he has chosen for his service.

Prophetic
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THE CHRISTIAN PROPHETIC MESSAGE CANNOT BE SILENCED BY REJECTION OR PREJUDICE: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS: 4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, CYCLE C, 2022

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The Christian prophetic message is a the heart of Christianity. These faith convictions cannot be silenced through rejection or prejudice. Hence, as Christians, we are all called and commissioned by God to be prophets. Prophets who speak and live out the truth without fear or favour. 

The church
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THE BODY OF CHRIST: THE INCLUSIVE CHURCH: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS: 3RD SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME, CYCLE C, 2022

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The assembly of the people of God is the living body of Christ: the inclusive Church for all. The Church is not just a building or a place of gathering. The Church is a body created by God the Father, saved by God the Son and governed by the Holy Spirit who sanctifies it. The purpose of the Church as a living institution alive and active and constantly undergoing transformation and reformation is the topic of the readings today.

MARY
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THE BEST SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM OF LIFE THROUGH MARY: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS: 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, CYCLE C, 2022

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Our lives are full of complexities, but the best solution to these challenges or problems is through the intervention or prayer of Mary. With Mary powerful intercession, whatever difficulties there are in our lives, marriages, families, communities, societies, churches, or the world have quick and effective solutions. Jesus would never deny his dearest mother anything, even when his intervening time is not due. 

BAPTISM
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BAPTISM IS OUR COMMITMENT AND MISSION TO CHRIST: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS: THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD, JESUS CHRIST, CYCLE C, 2022

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The Christian baptism is our profound commitment and mission to Christ and his kingdom. It is not just a mere religious ritual or rite of sacred oil, water and words pronouncement. Actually, the sacrament of baptism opens us up to the grace of God and the Christian life. 

Manifestation
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THE MANIFESTATION OF THE UNIVERSAL SALVATION OF CHRIST WITHOUT EXCLUSION OF ANYONE: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS: THE SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY, CYCLE C, 2022

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The Solemnity of the Epiphany is the manifestation of the universal salvation of Christ to the whole wide world. Fundamentally, the Epiphany demonstrates to us that God is a God inclusion. God does not exclude anyone or anything from his saving grace and mercy. 

MOTHER
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OUR HOPES AND PLANS UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS: THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD AND NEW YEAR CELEBRATION, CYCLE C, 2022

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There is no time more appropriate to consecrate ourselves to the patronage of Mary, Mother of God, more than the beginning of a new start of the year. Usually, the New Year start is always one that is apprehensive, tense and worrisome for all with a mixed feeling of hopes and fears for the future. These feelings are normal, natural and human. Yet, they invite us to have recourse to God and his divine plan and promise for us.

FAMILY
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LOVE, PEACE AND UNITY ARE THE BASICS OF A CHRISTIAN FAMILY: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS: FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH, CYCLE C, 2021.

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The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph reminds us of love, peace, and unity, which are the basics of the Christian family. The Holy Family is a perfect model of family life today in our society. Especially as many have lost the sense of family through governmental and media disorientations. The instrumental tools of Satan destabilized the most fundamental nucleon of the world. 

PEACE,
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PEACE ON EARTH TO MEN AND WOMEN OF GOODWILL: CATHOLIC SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS: SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST, CYCLE C, 2021

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There is no doubt that Christmas is a festive celebration of peace on earth to men and women of goodwill. This is the most beautiful declaration of the angels to the humble shepherds on the night of Christmas. When heaven and the earth were united at the birth of the Saviour and the Prince of Peace. The angels sang beautifully to the whole wide world: Glory to God on High and peace on earth to men (women) of goodwill.