In Isaiah 45:1-6, the prophet called Cyrus, the king of Persia, as the anointed one, the Messiah which were titles used for David and especially for Jesus. Cyrus was not a Jew and did not know and acknowledge Yahweh, the God of Israel. He defeated the Babylonians and became the greatest benefactor of Israel by granting freedom to the Jews, …
Month: October 2023
MAGNITUDE OF GOD’S OFFER
The Parable of the Wedding Banquet and Garment points to the magnitude of God’s ofer of love to us (Mathew 22:1-14). Jesus uses exaggerated language and shocking words in the parable to reveal God’s extravagant, universal love and enormous generosity. The king invited the guests to the wedding banquet of his son. Yet they refused and ignored the invitaton. They …
COOPERATION WITH GRACE
As of this writing, there is an ongoing war in Israel. Let us pray for peace in the world especially in Israel because as what a survivor narrated, “The militants were shooting everyone. There was no mercy at all. Even children were executed.” The parable of the wicked tenants depicts how man can be an agent of violence and death …
SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI
In Celebration of Saint Francis of Assisi Feast Day, Father Romy provides a Blessing of the Animals. On Oct. 4, Roman Catholics celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Italian deacon who brought renewal to the Church through his decision to follow Jesus’ words as literally as possible. In a January 2010 general audience, Pope …
HOLY GUARDIAN ANGELS
The feast of the Holy Guardian Angels reveals God’s greatness and power. Angels are manifestation of God’s loving presence. Nothing is beyond God’s grace and redemption. Angels come from the Greek word, Angelos, which means envoys, intermediaries between God and man. They are messengers, guardians, protectors and teachers. The whole Bible is filled with reference to angels. They are agents …