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Beloved Parishioners,

Today I want to share with you a reflection on the priesthood of all the faithful. It means that every baptized Catholic participates in the kingship, the priesthood, and the prophethood of Christ since they are baptized in Christ and since Christ is the source of all priesthood (CCC 1141, 1268, 1546; cf. 1174, 1322).

Beloved Parishioners,

The reflection here is a follow-up to last week’s reflection on the Jubilee year and its origin and significance. If you had no opportunity of reading last week’s reflection it will help you more if you go through the last week to get a complete explanation of the entire reflection.

In the previous bulletin of December 29, 2024, I shared a little about the Jubilee year and its origin. The explanation I gave in that write-up was not detailed, hence, in today’s reflection I want to share a more comprehensive explanation of the Jubilee year and what it means for us as Christians. It would be in two sessions. The second part of this reflection will be concluded next Sunday.

My reflection today is centered on how to keep our faith alive, especially in our current challenging world. We need not bother ourselves rehearsing the theological definition of faith for we already know that faith is a theological virtue alongside hope and charity which are infused by God into our souls, allowing us to act in accordance with his will.

Beloved Parishioners,

Today being the Feast of the Holy Family my reflection is centered on the responsibility we have towards our next generation. The Bible records in Deuteronomy 6:4-5, a cornerstone teaching about the monotheistic essence of God to the Israelites by Moses.

Beloved Parishioners,

Last week I started a reflection on Our Lady and Opposition against her which I promised to conclude this week. As mentioned in the opening paragraphs I am motivated to share this reflection during this season of Advent when we await in joyful hope for the birth of Jesus by Our Blessed Mother Mary.

Beloved Parishioners,

As we begin our preparation for Christmas, which is centered on the mystery of Incarnation, God coming in human form to be one of us through the virgin’s birth. I wish to share my reflection on some opposition to Our Blessed Mother Mary.

Beloved Parishioners,

It is with delight that I welcome you to the Church’s new year as we begin the New Church’s liturgical year. We are now in Year C for the Sunday readings, and on that note, I say Happy New Year to you, all my beloved parishioners.

Beloved Parishioners,

In this week’s Pastor’s Corner, I reflect on the responsibilities we owe both our civil and religious leaders. This is very important as our prayers and goodwill go a long way to help them do the will of God for which they have been charged. From the beginning of the world, God himself showed that leadership has a key stake in the grand scheme of his creation.

Beloved Parishioners,

Last week I rounded off the reflection on All Saints and today I wish to reflect on All Souls which is celebrated the next day after All Saints. In my reflection on All Saints, it was pointed out that the Communion of the Saints occurs on the level of santi (holy people) on the three states of the Church namely, the Church Triumphant, the Church Militant, and the Church Penitent.

Beloved Parishioners,

Last week I started reflecting on the meaning of All Saints and what that means to us as Catholics who profess our belief in the Communion of Saints. I shared in the first part that we have seen the example of Blessed Carlo Acutis who was born in 1991 and who died in 2006 that will soon be canonized at a later date that will be made known to us by the Holy See this year.

Beloved Parishioners,

Today I share with you a reflection on All Saints and what the solemnity means for us as Catholics who confess I believe in the communion of Saints in our creed. Last week we celebrated the Solemnity of All Saints, otherwise known as All Hallows, a feast that reminds us that we are a part of a larger communion, which transcends time and space, connecting us to the saints in heaven.

Beloved Parishioners,

I wish to dedicate this week’s Pastor’s Corner on some of our parish financial needs. The highest of them all is the situation of the church air conditioner units of which I have spoken to you in the past. However, before I go into that, I would like to thank everyone for the significant increase that has been recorded in the weekly plate collection.