Immerse in the Life of Jesus

Immerse in the Life of Jesus

In his Sunday Mass homily at Saint Michael Kalibo, +Bp. Romie-Jun Peñalosa offered a clear invitation: Immerse in the Life of Jesus. As we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, we relive and embrace what Jesus Himself experienced. To immerse means to be fully submerged. In His baptism, Jesus immersed His life in ours. He chose to become human, to walk our paths, and to share in our joys, pain, and suffering. Because He lived our humanity, Jesus understands us deeply. His baptism reveals God’s closeness to every human person. Baptism does not end on the day we receive the sacrament. We must live it every day. We live our baptism when we continually plunge ourselves into Christ—when we choose Him in our thoughts, actions, and relationships. As we immerse ourselves in the Life of Jesus, we also receive His grace. We experience this grace when we actively participate in the life of the Church—not only by attending Sunday Mass, but also by serving others and supporting our community. Through daily immersion, Christ transforms us and shapes us more fully into His likeness. If we only stay at the surface of Christ’s life, real change cannot happen. Religious routines alone cannot lead us to eternal life. Only a heart renewed and reshaped by the love of Jesus can truly transform us. When we live our baptism, we learn to hear His voice. As His sheep, we recognize Him because we belong to His flock. By immersing ourselves daily in the Life of Jesus, we come to know Him more intimately and follow Him more faithfully. Second Sunday After Christmas- January 4, 2026 First Reading: Jeremiah 31:7-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 147:1-14 Second Proclamation: Ephesians 1:3-10 Gospel Proclamation: John 1:10-18 Check out our Sermon page for more homily recaps and video links to our uplifting messages. God bless! https://www.saintmichaelkalibo.com/sermons/immerse-in-the-life-of-jesus/?feed_id=691&_unique_id=6963220a579ae

God is Committed to Protect You

God is Committed to Protect You

In today’s Sunday Mass homily at Saint Michael Cathedral in Kalibo, +Bp. Romie-Jun Peñalosa reminded us that God is committed to protecting us. Indeed, He came down from heaven to understand us fully. Therefore, our response to His love is simple yet demanding: to obey Him and to trust Him completely. Moreover, God never backs down on His commitment. He stays with us, guiding us and blessing us according to our needs. As a result, when we listen to Him daily, we learn to recognize His guidance and believe that He always provides. In this light, giving our tithes becomes a concrete way of showing God that we trust in His faithful care. Furthermore, the First Reading emphasizes God’s lovingkindness. He takes care of us in the way we truly need. Meanwhile, the Second Reading reminds us that Jesus became human so He could understand us and become a compassionate and faithful High Priest. Above all, God looks not at appearances, but at the attitude and intention of our hearts. In the same way, the Gospel shows how God is committed to protecting us through His faithful guidance, just as He protected Joseph, Mary, and Jesus. Notably, Joseph trusted God completely. When God spoke to him through dreams, he obeyed immediately and without hesitation. Today, God remains committed to protecting us and our families. Thus, our task is to grow sensitive to His voice by reading His Word and listening in prayer. Finally, like Joseph, we must respond promptly and trustfully, confident that God’s commitment to protect us never fails. First Sunday After Christmas- December 28, 2025 First Proclamation: Isaiah 63:7-9 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 147:13-14; 15-16; 17-18; 19-20 Second Proclamation: Hebrews 2:14-17 Gospel Proclamation: Matthew 2:13-15; 19-23 Homily by +Bp. Romie- Jun Peñalosa   Check out our Sermon page for more homily recaps and video links to our uplifting messages. God bless!   https://www.saintmichaelkalibo.com/sermons/god-is-committed-to-protect-you/?feed_id=682&_unique_id=6950aa7563e01