Holy Apostles Senior Seminary
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Category: Daily Reflections
Love the Divine Who Taught Us to Love
In the Gospel, Jesus gives us two very important commandments: to love God and to love our neighbors. The common denominator of these two is the term “love.” It is easy to love if we are in good terms with…
Read MoreThe Only Unifying Force is Jesus
“Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters (Lk. 11:23).” There are many things around us that offer a good life: a good environment, good peers, and the like. All of it…
Read MoreFulfillment of the Law
When I was still a kid, my parents would usually impose upon us house rules that we needed to follow. Still vivid in my memory are those rules like: we need to be home before 12:00 noon or 7:00 in…
Read MoreAbandoning Oneself to Love
My mother was one of the most forgiving persons I have ever known. There were numerous occasions when my siblings and I caused her heartache through our poor decisions. I recall vividly an instance when we had a misunderstanding. It…
Read MoreGod’s Redirection
Before I heeded the call of Jesus to enter the seminary, I also explored the world of politics. I ran as Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman and successfully got the position. Further, I ran as a Sangguniang Barangay member and won the…
Read MoreSecond Chances
Being a middle child, it seemed that my siblings received more attention from my parents that I grew up as a stubborn kid. I would always make myself noticeable by throwing tantrums or not following through on errands. My resentment…
Read MoreCelebration in God’s presence
The first time I tried to enter the seminary, it was a moment of shame because I was wondering if I was really called to this vocation. I was telling myself that whether or not I was admitted, I would…
Read MoreA Life Free from Suffering Does Not Exist
Who would have dreamed of having a prosperous and easy life? Is it not the reason why we strive hard to have a good life? Prior to entering the seminary, I dreamed of becoming an architect or a computer expert….
Read More“Repent and believe in the Gospel”
During the Lenten season, my family observes fasting and abstinence. Lent is a season of the traditional pabasa, Stations of the Cross, processions, and pilgrimage for our family. My devout Catholic grandmother would frequently organize the traditional pabasa for our…
Read MoreHumble Servants of Christ
In our country, we have this subculture of competition. It could be good if it is a healthy competition, although if we overdo it, it might develop in us characters, ideals, and behaviors that go against our values, such as…
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