HOMILIES
Father Valan in Tabgha, Israel, 2015
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Whatever it may be, a mature Christian must be attentive to the needs of the people around. Giving begins with caring enough to know the needs. However, everything we do may become meaningless, pointless, fruitless, empty, and useless if we do not preach boldly Jesus' atoning death and victorious resurrection. Read more »
Well, by coming to God for forgiveness, we too will be confident to say of ourselves that we are different than we once were. We shall pray that our life may be characterized by obedience to Christ's commandments so as to live in Him forever. Read more »
After His resurrection, Jesus continues His work of being our Good Shepherd through His Church, the sheepfold and He brings us into the sheepfold through Baptism. He strengthens our faith by giving us the Holy Spirit through Confirmation. He feeds and nourishes our mind, body, and soul with His body and blood through Holy Eucharist. Read more »
While the Bible reveals many ways of bearing fruit, one that stands out to me is found in the Letter of Saint Paul to the Galatians (5:22-23). Paul says, "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control". Read more »