Browsing the October 2017 archive of Fr. Reggie's Reflections

THE GREATEST LAW IS THE LAW OF LOVE

Posted by John Sage on 10/28/17

There is a story of a Filipino Priest who wanted to go to America and thus was interviewed for his visa application at the US Embassy. To determine that he was indeed a priest, the interviewing officer told him to recite the 10 Commandments in order. Forgetting its correct ... Read More »

RETURNING LOVE

Posted by John Sage on 10/21/17

When the Jews asked Jesus whether it was lawful to pay to the emperor or not, He gave a brilliant answer: “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, but give to God what is God’s.” This, of course was not a direct answer to their question. Instead, Jesus made them ... Read More »

JESUS, THE PARTY LOVER

Posted by John Sage on 10/15/17

Some people love parties, and if you do, be happy of this fact; Jesus is a party lover, too. The Gospel today starts another parable from the Lord Jesus; this time, involving a man who threw a wedding banquet, a party, and invited many people to come. Feasts, banquets, ... Read More »

THE TIME TO CHANGE IS NOW

Posted by John Sage on 10/07/17

Jesus tells a simple parable in this Sunday’s gospel but, in fact, it is a summary of the whole Old Testament. First of all, when we read the Old Testament, we notice that there is a cycle. When the people lived a good life, God blessed them. But unfortunately, ... Read More »