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OUR STORY

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   King Solomon blew it and so did Jeroboam. We, too one time or another had our chances or golden moments. These are the times when God puts us on the line and we should not forfeit this golden moment to prove ourselves worthy. Jeroboam after being entrusted with wealth, power and glory could have promoted praise and worship to the one true God but he didn't. He was consumed by his greed for power that he failed to get a hold of himself. These worldly things can sometimes or most of the time the source of our distractions and if not properly checked and balanced might lead us to the way of perdition. We should not be sidetracked and lose focus because of the lure of wealth and power. Let us not be fooled by it and remain loyal to the true riches and glory that only God can offer. Amen. Hallelujah! 1 Kings 12:26-32; 13:33-34 ...This was a sin on the part of the house of Jeroboam for which it was to be cut off and destroyed from the earth... We should always keep in mind that i...
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PRESS CLOSER

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   We could very well understand why people let go of a gasp, a sigh in disbelief or even exclaim and react strongly whenever we hear of stories which started out well but ended up in disappointment. A good storyline, is something that builds its peak as it goes along and sustains it as it reaches the climax in the end. Today's 1st reading as far as this principle is concerned is a flop based on how King Solomon's life started as a well celebrated and famous king of Israel whose wisdom was well known for all time but ended up in failure because he did not sustain and live up to the great inheritance and legacy that was handed down to him by his father, King David. Though, we could all learn a lesson from his story and pick up the good example from his life. We can all identify with King Solomon because we also have all been handed down an inheritance, legacy and royalty much greater than any wealth and power known to this world that is the love of God which crucified our ...
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TRUE FAITH

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    We should be very careful of the kind of company that we keep. In today's 1st reading we are told of the fate of King Solomon because of his intermarriages with women from other faith. We may not be practicing polygamy the way King Solomon did but we could be married in a sense to a person or thing if we have become joined in such a way as in blended flavors, which the dictionary uses as an example to further elaborate on the word, marry. In fact, I have often heard this joke in the  Philippines  when someone likes a person and they are always together, are very good friends although not romantically linked, they would say, " E di pakasalan mo" In English, marry him, her, or it because it could pertain to a person, place or thing.  Now it makes better sense if I would hear somebody throw a similar joke. To marry is a very strong word that it requires loyalty and total devotion. No wonder, the Catholic Church maintains its position regarding marriage and divo...
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THE GRAVITY OF SIN

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    We are all prompted to pray, be vigilant and wise at all times. Today's 1st reading tells us of Queen  Sheba  who went out of her way to find out for herself the truth about King Solomon. We, too are encouraged to be pro-active and take part in the activities of our community so that people will know that we have a God who blesses us tremendously each day. Amen. Hallelujah!  1 Kings 10:1-10 ...“The report I heard in my country about your deeds and your wisdom is true,” she told the king. 7 “Though I did not believe the report until I came and saw with my own eyes, I have discovered that they were not telling me the half. Your wisdom and prosperity surpass the report I heard. 8 Blessed are your men, blessed these servants of yours, who stand before you always and listen to your wisdom. 9 Blessed be the LORD, your God, whom it has pleased to place you on the throne of  Israel . In his enduring love for  Israel , the LORD has made you king to carry ou...
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GO BACK TO THE SOURCE

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   I remember there were times at St. Martha when  they got so busy during homeless sheltering and feeding. This kind of activity is a picture of love and compassion for our needy brothers and sisters in Christ. People who are able to serve them in such an activity have always the same thing to say which is it gives them a sense of fulfillment to be part of it. It gives a feeling that God is so pleased with such activities. On top of these civic works that we do for our less fortunate brothers and sisters it is also imperative that we pray for them hoping that someday they would be able to rise up from their present situation. It is not just a prayer for them but for each one of us to strive to not just become a better person for the Lord but the best. Amen. Hallelujah! 1 Kings 8:22-23, 27-30 ...Look kindly on the prayer and petition of your servant, O LORD, my God, and listen to the cry of supplication which I, your servant, utter before you this day... Have you ever fel...
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THE CLOAK

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  I remember the time when  St. Martha's Church sponsored the sheltering and feeding of the homeless. In fact several volunteers coming from different ministries and prayer groups in the parish made themselves available for this activity. It was a pooling of resources which amounted to something big. It became a venue of good works where the Lord abides forever for where there is love there is God. Amen. Hallelujah! 1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13 ...Then Solomon said, “The LORD intends to dwell in the dark cloud; 13 I have truly built you a princely house, a dwelling where you may abide forever.” There is no doubt that God is able to fulfill all His promises and carry out everything that He said. A confirming event that I consider very special was whenever we chance upon Fr. Mike Barry. We have been following him wherever he has a healing session nearby and to have an unexpected chance of attending mass celebrated by him is something I consider a great blessing and indeed a very pleasant...
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SALT AND LIGHT

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   Nothing that we do for our brothers and sisters especially for the least of them would go unnoticed by our Heavenly Father. He knows and sees all. Thus it is always for the best that we strive to be good not only to ourselves but to others as well. We can never out give God. He is generous beyond our comprehension, as in Luke 6:36-38, Be merciful, just as (also) your Father is merciful. "Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven. Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you."  The Lord is calling us to go much further from the fast that we have all been used to doing. We need to come up with concrete effects within ourselves and the people around us when we fast as specifically stated in today's 1st reading. We can not just go on fa...
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