Sacerdos in Aeternum (a priest forever) | Rev. Fr. Rommel M. Arcilla:

The Ascension and the Lost Desire for Heaven

Everyone wants to get to heaven. Deep within every human heart is the longing for eternal joy, eternal peace, and eternal life with God. Heaven is the fulfillment of every…

Sacerdos in Aeternum (a priest forever) | Rev. Fr. Rommel M. Arcilla:

Fullness of Life in Doing God’s Will

In the Gospel proclaimed last Sunday Jesus once again reminds His disciples that love for Him is never separated from obedience. Whoever truly loves Christ must keep His commandments. Love…

Sacerdos in Aeternum (a priest forever) | Rev. Fr. Rommel M. Arcilla:

Reunions and Realities

Every summer, invitations arrive with a sense of excitement and nostalgia, calling people back to moments that once defined their youth. Batch reunions, family gatherings, and long overdue meetups promise…

Sacerdos in Aeternum (a priest forever) | Rev. Fr. Rommel M. Arcilla:

The Voice of Life

There are many voices in the world today. Some are loud, persuasive, and appealing. Some promise quick solutions, easy success, and instant relief. Beneath the noise, however, there is a…

Sacerdos in Aeternum (a priest forever) | Rev. Fr. Rommel M. Arcilla:

The Way

“Lord, you will show us the path of life.” This cry from the Psalm is not only a prayer. It is the echo of every restless heart searching for direction…

Sacerdos in Aeternum (a priest forever) | Rev. Fr. Rommel M. Arcilla:

Peace in a Locked World

The Gospel begins in a room filled with fear. The doors were locked. The disciples were hiding. The world outside was dangerous, uncertain, and hostile. Their Master had been crucified,…

Sacerdos in Aeternum (a priest forever) | Rev. Fr. Rommel M. Arcilla:

The Love We Choose

The Gospel we heard on Palm Sunday confronts us with a scene filled with blood, violence, deceit, and death on a cross. At first glance, it appears to be a…

Sacerdos in Aeternum (a priest forever) | Rev. Fr. Rommel M. Arcilla:

A Hope That Weeps, A God Who Raises

In last Sunday’s Gospel for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, we were given one of the most moving and deeply human scenes in all of Scripture: Jesus standing before the…

Sacerdos in Aeternum (a priest forever) | Rev. Fr. Rommel M. Arcilla:

A Cloud in the Sky

There are nights when sleep refuses to come. The body is tired, but the soul remains awake. The world outside is silent, yet the heart continues its quiet conversation with…

Sacerdos in Aeternum (a priest forever) | Rev. Fr. Rommel M. Arcilla:

Fullness of the Law, Perfection of Integrity

An imperfect society is measured by the number of laws it needs to survive. Laws multiply because human weakness multiplies. We legislate what we cannot internally govern. “You shall not…