Sto. Niño Parish RTLIM - Youth Ministry

11/04/2026

Happy Birthday, Father Arnold Hingone 🎉🎂Your presence is a blessing in itself🙏

09/04/2026

Happy Anniversary, Father Arnold Hingone. Your priesthood is a gift we are truly grateful for. From your Youth Ministry family.🎊🎊

15/03/2026

4th Sunday of Lent
Seeing with the Eyes of God

Today is the Fourth Sunday of Lent, also called Laetare Sunday, the Sunday of Joy. The rose or pink vestments remind us to rejoice because Easter is near and the light of Christ is drawing closer. Sometimes our eyes are open but we still fail to see—like when we search for our glasses or phone even though they are already with us. Today’s readings teach us the difference between simply looking and truly seeing.

First Reading: Measuring the Heart
In the first reading from the First Book of Samuel, God sends the prophet Samuel to anoint a new king from the sons of Jesse. Samuel first thinks Eliab is the chosen one because of his appearance, but God reminds him: “Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” God chooses David, the youngest and a simple shepherd. This reminds us that God does not judge by appearance, wealth, or past mistakes—He looks at the heart.

Gospel: The Healing of the Blind Man
In the Gospel from the Gospel of John, Jesus Christ heals a man who was blind from birth. While the disciples and Pharisees try to blame someone for the blindness, Jesus sees an opportunity for God’s grace to be revealed. He makes mud, places it on the man’s eyes, and tells him to wash in the Pool of Siloam. The Pharisees, though physically able to see, remain spiritually blind because of pride and judgment. Meanwhile, the blind man gradually comes to faith—first calling Jesus a man, then a prophet, and finally proclaiming, “Lord, I believe.”

Application to Our Lives
We can also experience spiritual blindness:

Judging others quickly instead of seeing them as children of God who need love and understanding.

Losing hope during struggles, focusing on darkness instead of trusting that God is with us, as reminded in Psalm 23: “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil, for You are with me.”

Failing to recognize God’s blessings, focusing on what we lack instead of being grateful for the gifts we already have.

Conclusion
In the second reading, Saint Paul the Apostle reminds us that we were once in darkness but are now in the light of Christ. Jesus invites us to come closer to Him and allow His grace to open our eyes. Sometimes God even uses the “mud” of our struggles to help us see deeper truths. Through Confession and the Holy Eucharist, may our eyes and hearts be opened to His light. Amen.

— From the homily of Fr. Arnold Hingone, 4th Sunday of Lent

18/02/2026

This Ash Wednesday, may this be our reminder to cleanse not only our bodies, but also our hearts, choosing love, kindness, and grace over hate.
Mass presided by Rev. Fr. Arnold Hingone

07/02/2026

Amen:

YOUTH WHO LOVE GOD BRING HOPE | “As long as there are young people like you who love God and the Church, there is always something beautiful to look forward to."

- Archbishop Alberto "Abet" Uy

31/01/2026

𝙇𝙚𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪.

21/01/2026

Happy Birthday, Bishop Glenn! The youth celebrate you today and thank you for your loving guidance. May God’s joy and blessings be with you always😇❤️

Happy Birthday, Most Rev. Glenn M. Corsiga, D.D.

The St. Joseph Seminary of Ipil joyfully offers its heartfelt prayers and greetings on your birthday. We thank God for your faithful shepherding, fatherly guidance, and unwavering support to priestly formation. May the Lord grant you abundant blessings, good health, and renewed strength as you continue to serve the Church with love and dedication.

Ad multos annos! 🙏🎂

18/01/2026