Listening for the Tug on the Reins
Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time A or the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Readings: Zephaniah 2:3, 3:2-13 (RM) or Micah 6:1-8 (RCL); Psalm 146 (RM) or Psalm 15 (RCL);…
Awareness, Honesty and Rupture – Stepping Outside of the Lie
For many years, I have been concerned for the present state of our planet-home.1 In a time of climate change which became climate crisis, and is now seen by many…
The First to See the Light
Reflection for the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time A or the Third Sunday after Epiphany Readings: Isaiah 8:23 – 9:3 (RM) or 9: 1-4 (RCL); Psalm 27; I Corinthians 1: 10-13,…
Building Bridges in a Divided World
As we look across the globe, we are continually reminded of the things that divide us and the power that can be wielded by individuals to enlarge the chasm between…
Identity, Calling and the Word Within
Reflection for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time A or the Second Sunday after Epiphany Readings: Isaiah 49: 3, 5-6 (RM) or 1-7 (RCL); Psalm 40; I Corinthians 1: 1-3 (RM)…
Sr. Merced Paje, RNDM (fourth from the left flag), joined the Trillion Peso March Rally with the Immaculate Conception Cathedral Group from Quezon City, Philippines.
The Flood Control Scandal: A Nation Confronts Its Corruption
Corruption in the Philippines is not new. In recent months, however, it has dominated the news, memes, and social media posts. Nationwide Trillion Peso Marches have been organized by Churches…
The Baptism of Jesus
Reflection for the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus, Year A Readings: Isaiah 42: 1-4, 6-7 (RM) or Isaiah 42: 1-9 (RCL); Psalm 29; Acts 10: 34-38 (RM) or 34-43…
Standing on the Edge
Another year has arrived, and we continue to look in hope for change. We always pray that the New Year will bring us to another stage of transformation—yet as one…
The Ancient Feast of Light
Reflection for the Feast of the Epiphany, or Second Sunday of Christmas Readings: Isaiah 60: 1-6; Psalm 72; Ephesians 3: 2-3a, 5-6 (RM) or 1-12 (RCL); Matthew 2: 1-12. For…
KYESE: A Call to Prayer, Communion, and Mission
After World War II the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions returned to their convents in Sittwe and Thandwe and were soon involved in their educational and pastoral ministries.…