Stay Focused, Stay Together, Think Twice!

Stay Focused, Stay Together, Think Twice!

2nd Sunday of Easter - April 27, 2025 First Proclamation: Acts 5: 27-32 Second Proclamation: Revelation 1: 4-8 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 118: 2-4,13-15,21-23 Gospel Proclamation: John 20: 19-31 Homily by +Bp. Romie- Jun Peñalosa In his homily this Sunday, +Bp. Romie-Jun Peñalosa reminded us of three important things this Easter season: stay focused on Jesus, stay together with our community, and think twice before we act. God is always focused on us. Like a loving father, He knows what we need and cares deeply for us. Whatever we’re going through, we can bring it to Jesus—He will provide and take care of us. But the question is: How do we respond to God’s love? Stay Focused on Jesus Even when life is hard, don’t lose sight of Jesus. He rose from the dead to give us hope. His love never changes, and His promises still stand. Stay with the Community We are not meant to go through life alone. We grow stronger when we support each other. “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. And if you want to get to the right place, walk with the right people.” Think Twice Before We Act Our words and actions matter. They stay in people’s hearts. Before doing or saying anything, pause and ask if it brings love and peace.   Check out our Sermon page for more homily recaps and video links to our uplifting messages. God bless! https://www.saintmichaelkalibo.com/sermons/stay-focused-stay-together-think-twice/?feed_id=367&_unique_id=680df2d62d716

Christ is Risen!

Christ is Risen

Easter Sunday - April 20, 2025 First Reading: Acts 10:34-43 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 118 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 Gospel Reading: Luke 24:1-12 Homily by +Bp. Romie- Jun Peñalosa In his powerful Easter Sunday homily, Bishop Romie-Jun Peñalosa joyfully proclaimed the central truth of the Christian faith: Christ is risen! Looking at the Biblical account of the resurrection, Bishop Peñalosa highlighted two contrasting perspectives. On one hand, there is the perspective of the disciples. They saw, heard, and personally experienced the risen Christ. As a result, they boldly proclaimed the life-changing message: Christ is risen. On the other hand, the Pharisees spread a very different story. They claimed that Jesus’ disciples had stolen His body while the guards were asleep. Even today, many continue to believe this alternative explanation. At this point in his homily, Bishop Romie-Jun posed two important questions: Whose version do you believe? And whose version will you proclaim? These are not just theological questions—they are life-defining choices. One leads to doubt, confusion, and spiritual death. The other leads to faith, hope, and everlasting life. Therefore, believe today that Christ is risen, because our lives are deeply connected to His. If Christ is resurrected, then we, too, are resurrected with Him. This truth offers not only hope for the future but also purpose for today. Check out our Sermon page for more homily recaps and video links to our uplifting messages. God bless! https://www.saintmichaelkalibo.com/sermons/christ-is-risen/?feed_id=358&_unique_id=6804b7a901b3f

Focus on your Relationships

Focus on your Relationships

Palm Sunday- April 13, 2025 First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 31:9&11, 12-13, 14-15 Second Reading: Philippians 2:5-11 Gospel Reading: Luke 23:1-25 Homily by +Bp. Romie- Jun Peñalosa In his homily this Sunday, Bishop Romie-Jun Peñalosa reminded us that Holy Week is a sacred time to focus on what truly matters—our relationships: with God, with our family, and with our friends. The first reading foretells the suffering of Christ, calling us to place our trust in Him even in the most difficult moments of our lives. The second reading reminds us of the essence of Christian living: to empty ourselves and detach from worldly things, just as Christ did. In reflecting on today’s Gospel, Bishop Romie-Jun highlighted two key relationships: Our relationship with our friends and enemies. Friendships rooted in Christ can withstand trials and challenges. When Christ is the foundation, even strained or tested relationships can endure and grow stronger.  On our enemies, +Bp. Romie reminds us that as Christians, we are called not to repay hatred with hatred, but to love and bless those who oppose us. Through continued love and grace, we become instruments of God’s mercy, leading even our enemies closer to Christ. Let this Holy Week be a time of healing, reflection, and renewal—of drawing nearer to God and to one another in the spirit of Christ's self-giving love. Check out our Sermon page for more homily recaps and video links to our uplifting messages. God bless!   https://www.saintmichaelkalibo.com/sermons/focus-on-your-relationships/?feed_id=349&_unique_id=67fb6342766db

Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment

Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment

5th Sunday in Lent- April 6, 2025 First Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 126 Second Reading: Philippians 3: 8-14 Gospel Reading: John 8:2-11 Homily by +Bp. Romie-Jun Peñalosa

In this Sunday Mass homily at Saint Michael Kalibo, +Bp. Romie-Jun Peñalosa reminded us that mercy always triumphs over judgment. He emphasized that God carries out His judgment through His compassion.

The Old Testament reading encourages us to focus on the present moment, trust in God's power, and avoid being overly concerned about the future or dwelling on past sorrows. The New Testament reading teaches that everything else pales in comparison to the infinite value of knowing Jesus. Although we face suffering during transitions, God is always with us in the midst of our pain.

The Gospel calls us to embrace transformation in our spiritual journey. Rather than judging the sins of others, we are urged to reflect on our own shortcomings and surrender them to God. Lent is a season of introspection, offering us the chance to extend compassion to others and help them overcome their struggles with sin. Let us use this opportunity to grow spiritually by showing mercy and offering support to those around us.

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