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24/01/2026

JANUARY 25, 2026
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24/01/2026

JANUARY 25, 2026
3RD SUNDAY SALMO RESPONSORYO

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24/01/2026

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17/01/2026

Facts About Santo Niño De Pagadian!!

The Santo Niño de Pagadian is the beloved patron saint of Pagadian City, celebrated with the vibrant Pasalamat Festival every January, featuring street dancing (like Ati-Atihan) and a fluvial parade to honor the Infant Jesus, with strong devotion stemming from Cebuano settlers; the city's main church, the Sto. Niño Cathedral, is a focal point for these annual Catholic festivities. The name Pagadian itself comes from "Pangadyi-an," meaning "place of prayer," reflecting the deep faith centered on the Santo Niño.

Key Facts:
Patron Saint: Señor Sto. Niño (Infant Jesus).
Main Festival: Pasalamat Festival (Festival of Thanks).
When: Annually in January, culminating on the third Sunday, coinciding with the universal Sto. Niño feast.
Key Activities: Fluvial procession (regatta), street dancing, cultural presentations, and masses, with the city's rotunda and seaside boulevard as central locations.
Origin of Devotion: Many early settlers in Pagadian came from Cebu, bringing the devotion to the Santo Niño with them.
City's Name: "Pagadian" comes from "Pangadyi-an," meaning "place of prayer," highlighting the religious significance.
Religious Center: The Sto. Niño Cathedral in the San Francisco District serves as the spiritual heart for these celebrations.
Expression of Faith: Devotees participate in dancing and processions as acts of worship, thanksgiving, and prayer for blessings.

20/06/2025

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(2 Corinthians 11:18, 21-30)
Summary: Paul recounts his sufferings and hardships for the sake of the Gospel, comparing his own experiences to those who boast of their strength and power, demonstrating that true apostleship lies in weakness and humility.

[KEY THEMES]
✓Suffering for the Gospel
✓Humility in weakness
✓Genuine apostleship
✓Boasting in the Lord

(Matthew 6:19-23)
Summary: Jesus warns against storing up earthly treasures, urging his followers to prioritize heavenly riches instead and reminding them that their hearts will be devoted to whatever they treasure most.

[KEY THEMES]
✓Prioritizing heavenly treasures
✓Guarding against materialism
✓Single-minded devotion
✓Illuminating faith

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24/05/2025

The concept of hospitality is fundamental to a stewardship way of life. When we envision hospitality, we naturally think of offering a sincere and warm welcome — to those new to our parish, for instance. We picture inviting them in and making them feel at home and at ease in our presence, communicating to them that they are highly valued.

Today’s Gospel reading from John invites us to think of hospitality in a slightly different way. In it, we hear Jesus speaking this to his disciples: “Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him.”

Jesus is asking that we permit the Blessed Trinity to come and dwell within us. This is a stunning request. It tells us that our first and most privileged form of hospitality should be directed towards God Himself.

How does one show hospitality to God? How do we make God “at home and at ease” within us? How can we communicate to God that He is “highly valued” by us? Jesus tells us how: we are to keep His word, to follow HIs teachings.

To keep His word, we must know His word. This takes discipline and effort on our part. We must make the study of Scripture and Church teaching a priority in our daily lives. This can be done in small and simple ways. Perhaps you can commit to setting your alarm ten minutes early to meditate on the day’s Gospel. Perhaps you could read a paragraph of the Catechism with your family at dinner. You could pray over a portion of the Psalms before going to bed at night. You can join (or start!) a Bible study right here at the parish. There are many ways to grow in knowledge and love of God’s word.

Over time these simple practices can radically change one’s life. We will begin to more easily think like Jesus, respond like Jesus, and live like Jesus. We really will form our minds, hearts, and souls into a place where the Blessed Trinity is pleased to dwell.

How is this possible? Because we have an Unseen Teacher with us as we seek to know and keep God’s word. Jesus tells us so later in this same Gospel passage. “The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you.” Ask the Holy Spirit to show you when and how you can get to know God’s word in your particular circumstances and then commit to it!

If we want our parish to be a place of genuine Christian hospitality, we must be sure that our own hearts are hospitable dwelling places for the Blessed Trinity. Then our smiles and words, our greetings and ministries will radiate with the warmth of God’s love. And our parish family will become at least a little bit like Heaven on earth. This is the simplicity and glory of a stewardship way of life.

18/05/2025

Today’s readings on this fifth Sunday of Easter contain inspiring but challenging messages for us Christian stewards.

The Gospel from John includes this well-known verse: “My children…I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

What a succinct description of a stewardship way of life: “love one another as I have loved you.” It sounds so simple. But simple does not necessarily mean easy.

We must look at the context in which Jesus makes this statement. It is the Last Supper. Judas has just stepped out discreetly to turn Jesus over to the authorities who will have Him bound, tortured, and crucified.

Furthermore, exactly how does He call us to love? As He, Himself loved. Jesus loved (and loves) by serving us and by making a sacrifice of His very life for us. That is a tall order.

No wonder we find Paul and Barnabas “strengthening” and “exhorting” the early disciples in our First Reading by saying, “it is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.” Notice they don’t say “one or two” hardships or even “the occasional hardship”. They say “many” hardships. So, it should not surprise us when we encounter challenges as we embrace stewardship, as a way of life. If it’s demanding, we should take heart because it means we are doing it right!

Why is this? Living a life of service and self-sacrifice is not easy because it requires us to continuously fight against our selfish inclinations. But the more we empty ourselves of “self” by serving others, the more room we make in our hearts for God to pour His grace into us. Amazingly, the more we give our lives away to others, the more He fills us up with Himself who is love itself.

And amid those inevitable challenging moments this kind of life entails, we can be assured that the Lord who loves us so much that He died for us and established the Eucharist to be our strength and nourishment, is right here with us every step of the way. Consider these words from Revelation found in our Second Reading today. “Behold, God’s dwelling is with the human race. He will dwell with them and they will be his people and God himself will always be with them as their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning or pain, for the old order has passed away…Behold, I make all things new.”

As we face the hardships that come with living as Christian stewards, we can continue to rejoice in the wonder of the Resurrection this Easter season, finding great joy in following in our Lord’s footsteps and in loving as He loves.

11/05/2025

“The Good Shepherd Promises Us Eternal Life”

Our lives, too, are rarely spent in a peaceful garden. They are often filled with chaos, disrupted plans, disappointments, and setbacks. We aren’t always spotless lambs either. We have histories. We’ve taken detours, gotten lost, and strayed. Still, this Good Shepherd Sunday is for us – those who are sincerely trying to hear the Shepherd’s voice amidst the clamor and confusion of life. Many voices claim to speak for our good, but they often lead us astray and disappoint us. The Good Shepherd never will.

The Good Shepherd promises his followers “eternal life.” And even now, we catch glimpses of that life in those around us who have clearly heard and responded to his call: They…

•don’t return anger for anger.
•forgive, even before being asked.
•gather regularly with their faith community, like we are doing today.
•serve the poor.
•set an example of faith and love in their homes.
•are unafraid to speak about their faith.
•put aside their own plans to help those in need.