One of the hardest experiences in our spiritual life is not when God says “No.” It is when God seems to say nothing at all. The Canaanite woman came to…
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Sacerdos in Aeternum (a priest forever) | Rev. Fr. Rommel M. Arcilla:
If I Were To Choose Again
(a reflection on the occasion of my 26th Sacerdotal Anniversary, August 22, 2026) Twenty-six years ago, I stood before God and His Church and allowed my hands to be…
Sacerdos in Aeternum (a priest forever) | Rev. Fr. Rommel M. Arcilla:
“Save Me, Lord!”
Peter was already doing the impossible. He had stepped out of the boat and was walking on the water toward Jesus. Yet when he noticed how strong the wind was,…
Sacerdos in Aeternum (a priest forever) | Rev. Fr. Rommel M. Arcilla:
Memorial of St. John Mary Vianney (Patron Saint of Parish Priests)
One of the most beautiful lines in today’s Gospel is this: “His heart was moved with pity for them.” Before Jesus performed the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves,…
Sacerdos in Aeternum (a priest forever) | Rev. Fr. Rommel M. Arcilla:
The Treasure Worth Everything
(A Birthday Reflection on the Kingdom of God) Every birthday is a treasure. It is not merely another year added to our age. It is another year added to…
Sacerdos in Aeternum (a priest forever) | Rev. Fr. Rommel M. Arcilla:
Barned or Burned
Every Choice Has a Harvest. The last verse of the first chapter of Genesis declares, “God saw all that He had made, and indeed, it was very good.” God never…
Sacerdos in Aeternum (a priest forever) | Rev. Fr. Rommel M. Arcilla:
Come To Me
Most of us work tirelessly because we have dreams to fulfill, responsibilities to carry, and people who depend on us. We labor not only for ourselves but also for our…
Sacerdos in Aeternum (a priest forever) | Rev. Fr. Rommel M. Arcilla:
Loving God First Makes Us Love Others Best
One of the most difficult sayings of Jesus is found in this Sunday’s Gospel. He says, “Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me… whoever…
Sacerdos in Aeternum (a priest forever) | Rev. Fr. Rommel M. Arcilla:
Happy Father’s Day
He was my hero. He was my best friend. He was my kakampi. He was my inspiration, especially because of his unwavering optimism in life. He was always there for…
Sacerdos in Aeternum (a priest forever) | Rev. Fr. Rommel M. Arcilla:
Seeing What Truly Matters
There are moments in life when God allows us to lose something precious so that, when it is restored, we begin to appreciate it in a completely different way. My…