Pagpasok ni Jesus sa templo ay lumapit sa kanya ang mga punong pari at ang matatandang pinuno ng bayan. Habang siya’y nagtuturo ay nagtanong sila, “Ano’ng awtoridad mo at ginagawa mo ang mga bagay na ito? At sino ang nagbigay sa iyo ng awtoridad na ito?” Sumagot si Jesus sa kanila, “Mayroon din akong katanungan […]
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Lamp On The 16th Floor
“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. People do not light a lamp and put it under the bushel basket; rather, they put it on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, […]
Jesus in Drag and Lip-Syncing
Recently, last July 11th, my partner, Lawrence sent me a video link and asked my thoughts about a drag performance in a gay bar where someone who seems to be dressed and presenting a dragged version of Jesus is lip-syncing “The Lord’s Prayer” or “Ama Namin.” Then, in the evening when I was commuting on […]
Being The Good News
“Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. Whoever welcomes a prophet as a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever welcomes a righteous person as a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward. And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water […]
Wherever You Will Go for Pride: Pastoral letter for June 24
Saan man kayo pupunta ngayong darating na Sabado – Circuit, Makati or QC Circle – ang mahalagang alalahanin at iukit sa puso ay yung tunay na ugat at diwa ng Pride, Ang pride ay Protesta at Pakikibaka: Protesta sa diskriminasyon at opresyon; pakikibaka para sa katarungan at pantay na karapatan para sa lahat. Sa pag-uugat […]