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From the Pastor's Desk

From the Pastor's Desk

October 23, 2022

Posted by Fr. Jose Erlito Ebron

Dear Parishioners,

Sometimes, what appears to be an ideal situation, can be a bit deceiving. In this week’s Gospel, we see a Pharisee doing all the right things according to the law. He fasts twice a week and he pays tithes on his income. Well, there is nothing wrong ... Read More »

October 16, 2022

Posted by Fr. Jose Erlito Ebron

Dear Parishioners,

Is God really listening? This is probably a question most of us have asked at some point in our life. We may be continually praying for something to happen or we may be praying for relief from an illness and it seems as though the urgency of ... Read More »

October 9, 2022

Posted by Fr. Jose Erlito Ebron

Dear Parishioners,

I read this mother’s prayer somewhere:

   “Thank you Lord for this sink of dirty dishes; that means we have plenty of food to eat. Thank you for this pile of dirty, stinky laundry; we have plenty of nice clothes to wear. Thank you for this finger-smudged ... Read More »

October 2, 2022

Posted by Fr. Jose Erlito Ebron

Dear Parishioners,

Take it From a Mustard Seed

This week’s Gospel reveals the power of faith. The Gospel account describes how Jesus responds to the Apostles’ request to increase their faith. Jesus uses the example of a faithful servant who has been laboring all day in the fields. Jesus ... Read More »

September 25, 2022

Posted by Fr. Jose Erlito Ebron

Dear Parishioners,

What Will It Take for Us to Listen?

How many times do we know we may not be doing exactly what the Lord would want us to do, but because things are going well, we just ignore that little voice that tells us to step back and ... Read More »

September 18, 2022

Posted by Fr. Jose Erlito Ebron

Dear Parishioners,

It’s the Little Things That Count

It is wonderful to shoot for the stars or go for the gold. In fact, that desire to win is the fuel that allows us to achieve our dreams. But sometimes, we have to step back and remember that “how” we ... Read More »

September 11, 2022

Posted by Fr. Jose Erlito Ebron

Dear Parishioners,

I came across this story on the internet:

One night, a man was walking on the street, and he saw a little boy under a lamppost looking for something. The man asked the boy, “Did you lose something?”

The boy said, “Sir, I lost my wallet.”

The man ... Read More »

September 4, 2022

Posted by Fr. Jose Erlito Ebron

Dear Parishioners,

This week’s Gospel begins with some harsh words — but they are words we have heard before. He is speaking to us of discipleship. One definition of a disciple is “a person who is committed to loving, following and serving Jesus Christ in every sphere of life.” ... Read More »

August 28, 2022

Posted by Fr. Jose Erlito Ebron

Dear Parishioners,

In our Gospel of St. Luke, Jesus is dining with one of the leading Pharisees, and He takes the opportunity to teach a valuable lesson. He tells him a parable whose theme is one that is often repeated in scriptures. Jesus uses the parable of guests being ... Read More »

August 21, 2022

Posted by Fr. Jose Erlito Ebron

Dear Parishioners,

Things are not always what they appear to be. This old and familiar truth captures the heart of today’s Gospel. St. Luke tells us: “Strive to enter through the narrow gate,” and ”For behold, some are last who will be first and some are first who will ... Read More »