Our gospel theme last Sunday, the parable of the persistent widow, was about “Persistency in Prayer,” pray without ceasing, pray without losing heart. Jesus tells his disciples: pray always without…
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Sacerdos in Aeternum (a priest forever) | Rev. Fr. Rommel M. Arcilla:
Grateful Heart
Saying “thank you” or expressing gratitude is an exercise that has been ingrained in most of us since our childhood. Our parents taught us that thankfulness must be cultivated. How…
Sacerdos in Aeternum | Rev. Fr. Rommel Molina Arcilla:
Numb Heart
The parable we have heard last Sunday, the Story of Lazarus and the Rich Man, did not tell us that the rich man was an evil person. He was a…
Sacerdos in Aeternum | Rev. Fr. Rommel Molina Arcilla:
The Hardest Word
Every one of us has a mindset to strive hard to get what we want in life. We have different dreams and wants in life. We have different experiences. Our…
Sacerdos in Aeternum | Rev. Fr. Rommel Molina Arcilla:
The Demands of Discipleship
“If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers, and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not…
Sacerdos in Aeternum | Rev. Fr. Rommel Molina Arcilla:
The Cost of Discipleship
“If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers, and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not…
Sacerdos in Aeternum | Rev. Fr. Rommel Molina Arcilla:
Humility is a Gift
Jesus found a tough time teaching the Pharisees about being humble. Well, how can we really expect the Pharisees to have this virtue in them. The virtue of humility is…
Sacerdos in Aeternum | Rev. Fr. Rommel Molina Arcilla:
Divide and Conquer
The Gospel last Sunday was a very unusual one if compared to the typical teachings and words coming from our Lord. Right after the resurrection event, when he started showing…
Sacerdos in Aeternum | Rev. Fr. Rommel Molina Arcilla:
My Greatest Regret
I know I am a normal human being in every aspect. I made good decisions in life and, just the same, I have made a lot of bad mistakes and…
Sacerdos in Aeternum | Rev. Fr. Rommel Molina Arcilla:
NEIGHBOR
When I was younger, I understood so well what the word “neighbor” really meant. Of course, they were the ones residing close to our house and I knew them as…