St. John Mary Vianney Parish Hitoma, Caramoran, Catanduanes

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Rev. Fr. Ernie T. Tatualla, Parish Priest

17/08/2026

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Tuesday, 18 August 2026

MATTHEW 19: 23-30

Jesus said to his disciples:
β€œAmen, I say to you, it will be hard for one who is rich
to enter the Kingdom of heaven.
Again I say to you,
it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle
than for one who is rich to enter the Kingdom of God.”
When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and said,
β€œWho then can be saved?”
Jesus looked at them and said,
β€œFor men this is impossible,
but for God all things are possible.”
Then Peter said to him in reply,
β€œWe have given up everything and followed you.
What will there be for us?”
Jesus said to them, β€œAmen, I say to you
that you who have followed me, in the new age,
when the Son of Man is seated on his throne of glory,
will yourselves sit on twelve thrones,
judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters
or father or mother or children or lands
for the sake of my name will receive a hundred times more,
and will inherit eternal life.
But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.”

π—₯ π—˜ 𝗙 π—Ÿ π—˜ 𝗖 𝗧 π—œ 𝗒 𝗑

Jesus told His disciples: "It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the Kingdom of God." Astonished, they asked: "Then who can be saved?" Jesus replied: "For human beings this is impossible, but for God all things are possible."

Wealth creates an illusion of self-sufficiency that makes it difficult to open oneself to God. Those who feel secure in their possessions do not feel the need for a Savior. But salvation does not depend on our resourcesβ€”it is a pure gift from God. Poverty of spiritβ€”acknowledging our need for Godβ€”is the gateway to the Kingdom.

Reflect on your securities today. In what do you truly trust: your possessions or God's providence? True security is found only in the one who places all trust in the Lord.

𝗣 π—₯ 𝗔 𝗬 π—˜ π—₯

Jesus told His disciples: "It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the Kingdom of God." Astonished, they asked: "Then who can be saved?" Jesus replied: "For human beings this is impossible, but for God all things are possible."

Wealth creates an illusion of self-sufficiency that makes it difficult to open oneself to God. Those who feel secure in their possessions do not feel the need for a Savior. But salvation does not depend on our resourcesβ€”it is a pure gift from God. Poverty of spiritβ€”acknowledging our need for Godβ€”is the gateway to the Kingdom.

Reflect on your securities today. In what do you truly trust: your possessions or God's providence? True security is found only in the one who places all trust in the Lord.

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15/08/2026

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Sunday, 16 August 2026

MATTHEW 15: 21-28

At that time, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon.
And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out,
"Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David!
My daughter is tormented by a demon."
But Jesus did not say a word in answer to her.
Jesus' disciples came and asked him,
"Send her away, for she keeps calling out after us."
He said in reply,
"I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel."
But the woman came and did Jesus homage, saying, "Lord, help me."
He said in reply,
"It is not right to take the food of the children
and throw it to the dogs."
She said, "Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps
that fall from the table of their masters."
Then Jesus said to her in reply,
"O woman, great is your faith!
Let it be done for you as you wish."
And the woman's daughter was healed from that hour.

π—₯ π—˜ 𝗙 π—Ÿ π—˜ 𝗖 𝗧 π—œ 𝗒 𝗑

A Canaanite woman comes to Jesus begging for her daughter. At first He is silent. Then He speaks of being sent to Israel. Still she kneels: β€œLord, help me.” When He speaks of children’s food and dogs, she does not walk away. β€œPlease, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table.”

Jesus praises her: β€œO woman, great is your faith!” Her greatness is not in status or argument. It is humble, persistent trust that even a crumb of His mercy is enough. She keeps asking because she knows who He is.

Where have you stopped praying because God seemed silent? Bring your need to Jesus again today. Ask with humility. Persist with trust. Believe that His mercy is enoughβ€”and that great faith still moves His heart.

𝗣 π—₯ 𝗔 𝗬 π—˜ π—₯

Lord, give me the faith of the Canaanite woman. When You seem silent, teach me to keep asking with humility and trust.

Jesus, I trust in You.

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15/08/2026

SUNDAY HOLY MASS
SAINT JOHN MARY VIANNEY PARISH
HITOMA, CARAMORAN, CATANDUANES
AUGUST 16, 2026
CELEBRANT: REV. FR. ERNIE TATUALLA

14/08/2026

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Saturday, 15 August 2026

SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

LUKE 1: 39-56

During those days Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, β€œMost blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.”
And Mary said:
β€œMy soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord;
my spirit rejoices in God my savior.
For he has looked upon his handmaid’s lowliness;
behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed.
The Mighty One has done great things for me,
and holy is his name.
His mercy is from age to age
to those who fear him.
He has shown might with his arm,
dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart.
He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones
but lifted up the lowly.
The hungry he has filled with good things;
the rich he has sent away empty.
He has helped Israel his servant,
remembering his mercy,
according to his promise to our fathers,
to Abraham and to his descendants forever.”
Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home.

π—₯ π—˜ 𝗙 π—Ÿ π—˜ 𝗖 𝗧 π—œ 𝗒 𝗑

On the Assumption, the Church proclaims that Mary was taken body and soul into heaven. The Gospel takes us to the Visitation: Mary goes in haste to Elizabeth, the child leaps for joy, and Elizabeth blesses the woman who believed. Mary answers with the Magnificatβ€”her soul magnifies the Lord who lifts up the lowly.

This is not a random reading for the feast. The woman assumed into glory is the same woman who believed, served, and sang. Her Assumption is the fruit of a life wholly given to God. What began in humble faith ends in heavenly gloryβ€”and becomes our hope. In Mary we see our destiny: body and soul redeemed, lifted, and brought home.

Today, make Mary’s song your own. Believe what God has spoken. Go in haste to serve someone in need. And ask her, assumed into heaven, to keep your hope fixed on the glory prepared for those who trust the Lord.

𝗣 π—₯ 𝗔 𝗬 π—˜ π—₯

Mary, assumed into heaven, teach me to believe, to serve, and to praise. Lift my hope to the glory God has prepared for those who trust Him.

Jesus, I trust in You.

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13/08/2026

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Friday, 14 August 2026

MATTHEW 19: 3-12

Some Pharisees approached Jesus, and tested him, saying,
"Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any cause whatever?"
He said in reply, "Have you not read that from the beginning
the Creator
made them male and female and said,
For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother
and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh?
So they are no longer two, but one flesh.
Therefore, what God has joined together, man must not separate."
They said to him, "Then why did Moses command
that the man give the woman a bill of divorce and dismiss her?"
He said to them, "Because of the hardness of your hearts
Moses allowed you to divorce your wives,
but from the beginning it was not so.
I say to you, whoever divorces his wife
(unless the marriage is unlawful)
and marries another commits adultery."
His disciples said to him,
"If that is the case of a man with his wife,
it is better not to marry."
He answered, "Not all can accept this word,
but only those to whom that is granted.
Some are incapable of marriage because they were born so;
some, because they were made so by others;
some, because they have renounced marriage
for the sake of the Kingdom of heaven.
Whoever can accept this ought to accept it."

π—₯ π—˜ 𝗙 π—Ÿ π—˜ 𝗖 𝗧 π—œ 𝗒 𝗑

The Pharisees tested Jesus about divorce. He pointed them back to the beginning: "God made them male and female... the two shall become one flesh. What God has joined together, no human being must separate." The disciples, stunned, suggested it might be better not to marry.

Marriage is not merely a human institution but a divine covenant reflecting Christ's union with the Church. Its indissolubility is not a burden but a giftβ€”a call to the kind of faithful, self-giving love that images God's own love.

Whether married, single, or consecrated, reflect on the call to faithful love in your vocation. Every state of life is an invitation to mirror Christ's total gift of self. Ask the Lord for the grace of fidelityβ€”in small things and greatβ€”as a reflection of His eternal love.

𝗣 π—₯ 𝗔 𝗬 π—˜ π—₯

Lord of faithful love, strengthen all marriages and vocations. Grant me the grace to live my own calling with fidelity, reflecting Your covenant love in all my relationships.

Jesus, I trust in You.
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09/08/2026

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Sunday, 09 August 2026

MATTHEW 14: 22-33

After he had fed the people, Jesus made the disciples get into a boat
and precede him to the other side,
while he dismissed the crowds.
After doing so, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray.
When it was evening he was there alone.
Meanwhile the boat, already a few miles offshore,
was being tossed about by the waves, for the wind was against it.
During the fourth watch of the night,
he came toward them walking on the sea.
When the disciples saw him walking on the sea they were terrified.
β€œIt is a ghost,” they said, and they cried out in fear.
At once Jesus spoke to them, β€œTake courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”
Peter said to him in reply,
β€œLord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.”
He said, β€œCome.”
Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus.
But when he saw how strong the wind was he became frightened;
and, beginning to sink, he cried out, β€œLord, save me!”
Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught Peter,
and said to him, β€œO you of little faith, why did you doubt?”
After they got into the boat, the wind died down.
Those who were in the boat did him homage, saying,
β€œTruly, you are the Son of God.”

π—₯ π—˜ 𝗙 π—Ÿ π—˜ 𝗖 𝗧 π—œ 𝗒 𝗑

After feeding the multitude, Jesus sent the disciples ahead by boat while He went up the mountain to pray. During the night, the boat was battered by waves. Jesus came walking on the water, but the disciples, thinking they saw a ghost, cried out in fear. Jesus said: "Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid."

Fear always clouds our spiritual vision. When we are terrified by circumstances, we fail to recognize Christ coming toward us. Faith is the antidote to fear: it does not eliminate the storm but allows us to see the Savior within it.

If fear dominates your heart today, listen to Christ's voice: "It is I; do not be afraid." He is present in your trials and comes to meet you, even when you do not recognize Him. Let faith replace fear.

𝗣 π—₯ 𝗔 𝗬 π—˜ π—₯

My saving Lord, You always offer the grace we need to endure trials patiently. Help me to see You in my suffering and confusion. May I never give in to despair but grow in faith.

Jesus, I trust in You.

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07/08/2026

β€œArm yourself with PRAYER rather than a sword; wear HUMILITY rather than fine clothes.”

-St. Dominic

07/08/2026

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Saturday, 08 August 2026

MATTHEW 17: 14-20

A man came up to Jesus, knelt down before him, and said,
β€œLord, have pity on my son, who is a lunatic and suffers severely;
often he falls into fire, and often into water.
I brought him to your disciples, but they could not cure him.”
Jesus said in reply,
β€œO faithless and perverse generation, how long will I be with you?
How long will I endure you?
Bring the boy here to me.”
Jesus rebuked him and the demon came out of him,
and from that hour the boy was cured.
Then the disciples approached Jesus in private and said,
β€œWhy could we not drive it out?”
He said to them, β€œBecause of your little faith.
Amen, I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed,
you will say to this mountain,
β€˜Move from here to there,’ and it will move.
Nothing will be impossible for you.”

π—₯ π—˜ 𝗙 π—Ÿ π—˜ 𝗖 𝗧 π—œ 𝗒 𝗑

A man brought his epileptic son to Jesus' disciples, but they could not cure him. Jesus rebuked their lack of faith and healed the boy. When the disciples asked why they had failed, Jesus said: "Because of your little faith. If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move,' and it will move."

Faith is not a question of quantity but of quality. A small but genuine faith can move mountains because the power lies not in us but in God. The disciples failed not for lack of technique but for lack of radical trust in divine omnipotence.

What obstacle seems like an immovable mountain to you today? Present it to the Lord with sincere faith. Nothing is impossible for those who believe, because it is God who acts through even the smallest seed of trust.

𝗣 π—₯ 𝗔 𝗬 π—˜ π—₯

All-powerful God, You desire to do great things through usβ€”to move mountains and remove every obstacle to grace. Grant me this depth of faith so that through me, many lives may be touched.

Jesus, I trust in You.

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Mass of the Holy Spirit at Salvacion Elementary School
07/08/2026

Mass of the Holy Spirit at Salvacion Elementary School

06/08/2026

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Friday, 07 August 2026

MATTHEW 16: 24-28

Jesus said to his disciples,
β€œWhoever wishes to come after me must deny himself,
take up his cross, and follow me.
For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it,
but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.
What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world
and forfeit his life?
Or what can one give in exchange for his life?
For the Son of Man will come with his angels in his Father’s glory,
and then he will repay each according to his conduct.
Amen, I say to you, there are some standing here
who will not taste death
until they see the Son of Man coming in his Kingdom.”

π—₯ π—˜ 𝗙 π—Ÿ π—˜ 𝗖 𝗧 π—œ 𝗒 𝗑

Jesus teaches: "Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it." These words form the foundation of authentic Christian living.

Denying oneself is not self-destruction but liberation from the egoism that imprisons us. Taking up the cross is not seeking suffering but accepting with love the trials that fidelity to Christ brings. Following Jesus means making Him the center of our entire existence.

What does it concretely mean to deny yourself in your daily life? What attachments or fears prevent you from following Christ with total freedom? Surrender them to the Lord today and discover the true life that comes only through the cross.

𝗣 π—₯ 𝗔 𝗬 π—˜ π—₯

My selfless Lord, You walked the path of the cross before commanding us to follow. Free me from every fear of suffering and help me see beyond the hardships to the glory that awaits.

Jesus, I trust in You.

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