Fr. Andrei Paz, a native of the Philippines, is currently on mission at Our Lady of Remedies parish in the Malate district in Manila, Philippines…
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Jesus is Light!
I like Christmas lights. In many areas around St. Columbans, there are marvelous displays of Christmas lights. When I was missioned in Chile, I enjoyed the lights in what to me was summer weather! No matter the weather, Christmas lights bring a wonderful feel to the whole season.
Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” Is this our experience? When we see all the confusion and darkness of our world, do we think of Jesus as being the light? What could He mean?
There is the darkness of ignorance, of oppression by others and depression suffered by many. There are many people who have ...
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Faith Like a Child
And they were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, ‘Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all.’ And He took them in his arms and began blessing them, laying His hands on them. (Mark 10: 32-16)
When I was a seminarian on my first mission assignment in rural Chile, I experienced strong culture shock that caused me…