Gospel Readings and Reflections

Gospel Readings & Reflections

An Invitation to Humility

By Fr. Taemoon Kwon, SSC   I would like to share some reflection based on several key phrases from today’s Gospel. First, the words: “This is the time of fulfillment.” This tells us that mission begins in God’s time. Jesus does not speak of “someday,” but of “now.” Mission does not begin when we are ready.

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A Window is Always Open

A Personal Poem By Mosese Yacalevu, Columban Seminarian   Good day, siblings in Christ. As we say thank you In every possible way For the Lord is with us every single day.   Dear friends, A window is always open. When the going gets tough And the road gets bumpy and Often covered by dust.

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Compost for Life

By Mosese Yacalevu, Columban Seminarian   As a steward of God’s majestic creation in all  Her boundless beauty and wonder, I remain  ever grateful for the natural flow of life around us. Here at the Columban International House of Studies in Manila, one thing that continues to amaze and inspire me is what I fondly

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The Migrants’ Son and Missionary Who Became Pope Leo XIV

By Fr. Shay Cullen, PREDA Founder    The election of Cardinal Robert Prevost, a 69-year-old Augustinian missionary to Peru, as pope on May 8 signaled a clear desire among  his fellow cardinals for continuity  in the urgent reforms and renewal of the Catholic Church initiated by  his predecessor Pope Francis. Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV,

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From the Tomb to New Life: An Easter Reflection

By Lum Zawng Dominic   Reflection on Luke 24: 1-12 “He is not here, but he has been raised.” This is a time of great rejoicing as we proclaim the glorious truth: Our Lord Jesus Christ is risen from the dead! He conquered death, and this is the Good News for us all…Jesus is alive.

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Celebrating the Feast of St. Columban

By Fr. Finbar Maxwell   The Memory Tree As we celebrate the feast of St. Columban this year, I am drawn to the image of trees. One of my good friends in Ireland is a Sacred Hearts priest named Michael Ruddy.  Michael is a poet, and he sees things with a poet’s eye and heart. 

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