SIETE PALABRAS: Reflections by Students, Teachers and Administrators

Today is April 10, 2020, Good Friday. Commemoration of the Passion and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ in Mount Calvary. This Good Friday, as we commemorate the passion and death of our Lord, let us reflect on the Seven Last Words of Jesus on the cross.In the Gospels, Jesus spoke seven phrases while he

Caged Truth in Chaos – Ann Margaret Orendain

Today is April 9, 2020 Maundy Thursday. Commemoration of the Last Supper of our Lord and the washing of the disciples’ feet. Before the Coronavirus outbreak, my most painful experience would be looking at a failed score after a sleepless night or ending my favorite Korean drama or series. Though, I already knew atrocities or

Our Ambivalent Nature – Clarence Loie A. Prima

Today is April 8, 2020, Spy Wednesday: Commemoration of the Bargain of Judas. What am I capable of? I cannot bear the thought of doing wrong to people especially my loved ones. I cannot bear seeing them hurt and distraught and so, whenever needed, I come to the rescue—giving them a helping hand. Or at

HUROP-HUROP: “A Voice” – Kit Anthony T. Pahuyo

Today is April 7, 2020 Holy Tuesday. A reflection on Jesus’ Parables. “Stories are Light. Light is precious in a world so dark” (Cate DiCamillo, 2003). In a cold distant world revered and scoffed upon by itself, resides the faint yet ever gleaming spark of hope for the day it shall finally thaw its brethren.

Way of the Cross for Teens 2020

This Holy Week, reflect on the Passion and Death of our Lord Jesus from the eyes of a teenager through this guide to the Way of the Cross written by Teens. This can be used as a material for personal reflection. This guide follows the Way of the Cross espoused by St. Pope John Paul

CATHARSIS: Purifying the Heart, Mind, and Soul Elaine Nicole V. Guevarra

Today is April 6, 2020 Monday in the Holy Week. Today we look on the holy week theme of Spiritual Cleansing and Preparation of the Soul. When Jesus visited the Temple in Jerusalem, the courtyard was filled with livestock, merchants, and the tables of money changers. The people were selling animals for money in the

Providence Amid Predicaments – Julio Lorenzo S. Simando

Today is April 7, 2020, Palm Sunday: Commemoration of the Lord’s Triumphal Entry to Jerusalem. Today’s Gospel reading is the Passion of the Lord. Life is scary. I have spent most of my brief life on earth thinking about the demons I have yet to face, the strength I ought to build for myself, and

The Truth Hurts – Yeshua Celebrado

Today is April 4, 2020, Saturday in the fifth week of Lent. Today’s Gospel reading is taken from the Gospel according to John 11:45-56. The authorities plot to kill Jesus. I think it was Lizzo who said the line “ Why men great till they gotta be great”. While reading the gospel, this specific line

The Challenge We Refuse to Accept – Clarence Loie A. Prima

Today is April 3, 2020, Friday in the Fifth week of Lent. Today’s Gospel reading is taken from the Gospel according to John 10:31-42. The Jews wanted to arrest Jesus, but he eluded them. It is 2 days before Palm Sunday and 18 days since President Duterte placed the entire island of Luzon under “enhanced

To Love with an Open Heart – Carmel Therese B. Cu

Today is April 2, 2020, Thursday in the Fifth week of Lent. Today’s Gospel reading is taken from the Gospel according to John 8:51-59. Jesus declares ”Your Father, Abraham, rejoiced because he saw my day”. Before I acknowledge something to be true, I always check for solid, hard facts. Times like these, I am most