There is something deeply moving about Simeon. We know very little about his life. We do not know his occupation, his family, or even how old he was. St. Luke…
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Sacerdos in Aeternum (a priest forever) | Rev. Fr. Rommel M. Arcilla:
What Will There Be for Us?
“Then Peter said to him in reply, ‘We have given up everything and followed you. What will there be for us?’” — Matthew 19:27 The death of a fellow…
Sacerdos Aeterum | Rev. Fr. Rommel M. Arcilla:
Love Enough to Say No
My dear brothers and sisters, there is a very strong sentence in today’s Gospel that deserves our attention. Jesus says to Peter, “You are thinking not as God does, but…
Sacerdos in Aeternum (a priest forever) | Rev. Fr. Rommel M. Arcilla:
When God Seems Silent
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…
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…