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06/16/2026

May God’s light guide your steps today and His peace fill your heart. Whatever you are facing, may the Lord strengthen you, comfort you, and surround you with His divine protection.
May every worry be replaced with hope, every fear with faith, and every burden with grace. You are not alone—God is with you always.
Today, I pray that doors of blessings open for you, and that joy, favor, and peace follow you wherever you go.
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. ✨
— Pope Leo XIV

06/16/2026

The Good News and Reflection June 15 Monday of the 11th week in Ordinary Time: Matthew 5:38-42
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Good News: Matthew 5:38-42
At that time Jesus said to his disciples, “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ ' But today I say unto you: do not fight against evil people. If someone slaps you on the right cheek, slap him the other one.
If any man summon you to get your bar, give him your robe too. If the conqueror forces you to carry his carry for a kilometer, carry it two kilometers. Give to the one who asks, and do not let the one who borrows you.
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Reflection:
What will we gain if we avenge those who sinned and hurt us?
Nothing but deeper wounds, more strife, and constant falling apart. We may think that revenge will bring us pleasure or justice, but in reality, it only prolongs the pain and turns us into a never-ending cycle of suffering.
Let's think about the misunderstandings and arguments. When we choose to take revenge on those who hurt us, we only aggravate the anger and resentment. This is the fruit of unforgiveness. But what if we choose a higher path—the path of forgiveness and humility?
What if instead of reciprocating pain for pain we received, we chose to show mercy, understanding, and concern? That's where peace will start to dwell in our hearts, because there is no room for hatred.
It's not easy being humble. It's not easy to forgive. It is not easy to stop ourselves from taking revenge when we are hurt. But this is the very way Jesus shows and makes us go. Let us fix our eyes on Him who was on the cross and contemplate the wounds our sins inflicted upon His holy body.
Despite our shortcomings, He chooses to forgive us. Despite our unworthyness, He humbled himself and gave Himself for our sake. Let's reflect: where would we be now if He hadn't forgiven and loved us deeply?
The Lord teaches us invaluable lessons about humility and forgiveness—lessons that help us build bridges instead of walls, heal relationships instead of destroy them, and bring hope instead of grief.
The Gospel is easy to read and understand, but the real challenge is living it daily. However, when we reject hatred, embrace humility, and allow Jesus to transform our hearts, it becomes possible for us to live out His teachings.
May we never forget that when we forgive, we are showing the heart of Jesus.
The more we humble ourselves, the closer we come to Him. As recipients of God’s infinite mercy and compassion, we are also called to be vessels of mercy and compassion to others.
When we are hurt, wronged, or treated unfairly, will we choose to channel out anger and revenge, or let Jesus' love and forgiveness prevail? - Marine J. Dasmarinas

06/13/2026

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Sunday Vigil Mass for June 14, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Chur...

06/10/2026

The Good News and Reflection June 10 Wednesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time: Matthew 5:17-19
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Good News: Matthew 5:17-19
At that time Jesus said to his disciples, “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law and the teaching of the prophets.

I am here, not to exaggerate but to explain and conquer them. Remember this: Heaven and earth will pass away, but a small portion of the Law will not pass away until all is fulfilled.

Therefore whosoever shall despise even the smallest part of it, and so teach men, shall be counted least in the kingdom of God. But he who keeps the Law and teaches to fulfill it will be counted great in the kingdom of God. "
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Reflection:
Are we obeying, teaching, and living by the Lord's Commandments?

In our Gospel today, Jesus presents Himself as the fulfillment of the Law. In other words, He reveals to His disciples, and even to all of us, that He is the fulfillment of the commandments given by God in the Old Testament.

He did not come to abolish the Law but to fulfill it and bring it into full fulfillment by His life, teachings, death, and resurrection.

For example, God gave Moses the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai (Exodus 20:1–17) as a guide to live His people in faithful covenant with Him. But Jesus kept true to the two greatest commandments:

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. The whole Law and the Prophets rest on these two commandments. ” (Matthew 22:37–40)

In these words, Jesus expresses the very heart of God’s Law: love. Every command, every teaching, and every instruction of God takes on true meaning and fulfillment in our love for God and one another.

If we truly love Jesus, hate, judgment, pride, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness will have no room in our hearts.

The closer we come to Him, the more He transforms our hearts by His grace. Slowly, we are learning to look at our neighbor not with eyes of judgment but with eyes of compassion, mercy, and understanding.

Love must remain in our hearts because love is the life of Jesus. It was because of love that He came into the world.

Because of love He healed the sick, forgave sinners, accepted the outcasts of society, and laid down His life on the Cross for our salvation.

Jesus' love for us is greater than the love we often show to others. His love is not buying, is not conditional, and does not wait in return.

He loves each of us completely and unconditionally in spite of our weaknesses, shortcomings, and faults. His love reaches out to all without exception.

This is the kind of love we are called to emulate: to love even when we are not loved, to forgive those who hurt us, to show kindness to those who misunderstand us, and to show mercy even when it is difficult to do. Its not easy to live, but with the help of God's grace, it becomes possible.

As followers of Christ, it is not enough that we only know His commandments. We are called to live these everyday. The true measure of our obedience to God is not measured only by what we say or teach but by the depth of our love.

So, let's ask ourselves: Do our words, actions, behavior, and treatment of others reflect the humble, forgiving, and everlasting love of Christ?

Or are there still parts of our hearts that we haven't fully surrendered to Him yet? Who is the person Jesus encourages us to love, forgive, and embrace today, even if it's hard, for His sake?

When the day comes when we meet the Lord, will He see in our lives not only our knowledge of love, but a heart truly learned to love like He does? - Marine J. Dasmarinas

06/06/2026

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06/05/2026

The Good News and Reflection Friday June 5 Commemoration of Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr: Mark 12:35-37
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Good News: Mark 12:35-37
At that time, while Jesus was teaching in the temple, he said, "How can the scribes say that the Messiah is the son of David?" David also, at the mercy of the Holy Spirit, proclaimed this:
'The Lord said to my Lord, sit at my right hand, until I give your enemies completely to you. ' David also called him Lord; how can David's son be the Messiah? " And many people listened keenly to him.
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Reflection:
Who is the Savior of our lives?
For many of us, it's easy to be a money saver. There are times when we don't seem to move properly without it. This happens when we place our trust, security, and hope in riches more than in God. But money will never be a true savior.
It can give temporary comfort and contentment, but it cannot give true peace, absolute joy, and eternal life. In fact, when money takes the God-only place in our hearts, it can pull us away from Him and put our souls in danger.
Our true Savior is Jesus. He is referred to as the Son of David. The lineage of Jesus is rooted in King David by accepting Joseph into his role as a foster father to Jesus, and through the Blessed Virgin Mary in flesh and blood.
Through Jesus, God fulfilled His promise to send a Messiah who would save us from sin and restore us to a deep and loving relationship with the Father.
The title “Son of David” refers to the promised Messiah and Savior. That's why Jesus is often referred to by this title in the New Testament. The woman with a child who was possessed by a demon, the two blind men, and Bartimeo a blind beggar called Jesus the Son of David.
They did this because they knew Jesus as the One who has the power to heal, restore, and save. They came to Him in faith, believing that He alone could change their lives.
How are we? Do we know Jesus not only in our minds but also in our hearts? Do we trust Him in every aspect of our lives—our joys and sorrows, successes and failures, needs and doubts? Do we believe that He is still working miracles and continues to work in the lives of those who trust Him?
As we continue on our journey in life, may we desire to know God more each day. May we set aside time for prayer, listening to His Word, and following His will.
Let's open our hearts and invite Him to reign in every area of our lives. Because when Jesus is truly the Lord and Savior of our lives, we can find peace that the world cannot give and hope that never fades.
Let's reflect on our hearts: Who or what are we really holding onto for our security, happiness, and future? Is Jesus the center of our lives and our true Savior, or is there something else slowly taking His place in our hearts? And if He calls us today, can we say we've entrusted everything to Him with all our hearts? —Navy J. Dasmarinas