Puff Tolentino | The Immaculate Conception Cathedral

Gospel Reflection for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Devil’s Trap (from my book ‘A Shepherd’s Voice’, 2007) There are still a number of treasure hunters these days.

17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, A Matthew 13:44-52 Christian life is ultimately choosing the real treasure, like choosing the better

16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Matthew 13:24-43 The gospel exposes us to various images of the kingdom of God. There

A Patient God (from my book ‘A Shepherd’s Voice’, 2007) Jesus shares three parables in today‘s gospel: the weeds among

God’s Word (from my book ‘A Shepherd’s Voice’, 2007) In the gospels, Jesus spoke in parables. Parables are simple stories

OUR HEARTS Matthew 13:1-23 It is stated in the first reading: “the word that goes from my mouth does not

WHO GOD IS Matthew 11:25-30 Rejoice, because the King comes, and he rules with justice. He is also humble. In

Yoke of Love (from my book ‘A Shepherd’s Voice’, 2007) In our province, farmers already use one horse power machines

Why Suffer? (from my book ‘A Shepherd’s Voice’, 2007) Many years ago, a former parishioner approached me for spiritual consultation.

ERADICATING EVIL Matthew 10:26-33 In the first reading, evil seems to be found in the very hearts of people who