Gospel Reading: Luke 2: 1-14 Reading today’s Gospel, I can’t help but re-imagine the first Christmas as if it were a cinematic experience. And because of this, I got to see a few details quite different from what I grew up to believe in and which led to questions that I can’t answer as I […]
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#8 Christmas 2012 Reflection: To be Great is to be Less
Gospel Reading John 3:22-30 In our Gospel today, John the Baptist denies that he is the Christ and proclaims that his joy has been competed upon the arrival of the bridegroom, who is Jesus the Christ. In John 1:27, John the Baptist goes as far as to testify that the Christ “…is the one who […]
#7 Christmas 2012 Reflection: Walk the Talk, Talk the Walk
Gospel Reading: Luke 1:46-56 The famous Magnificat is the gospel reading today. It is Mary’s proclamation of God’s justice, mercy and goodness. In here she also prophesies that her name shall be called blessed for all ages to come. This specific bible text had several song versions and renditions in so many languages; a very […]
Paskong Makulay: Simbang Gabi Daily Reflections
From December 16 to 24, Metropolitan Community Church of Quezon City will be publishing daily reflections in observance of the Filipino tradition of Simbang Gabi. Include these reflections in your personal time with God as you ponder on the meaning of Christmas this season. […]