Today is All Souls' Day, commemorating all the faithful departed. The First Reading comes from Wisdom 3. Let us quote the first five verses: "The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and no torment shall touch them. They seemed, in the view of the foolish, to be dead; and their passing away was thought an affliction and their going forth from us, utter destruction. But they are in peace. For if before men, indeed, they be punished, yet is their hope full of immortality; chastised a little, they shall be greatly blessed, because God tried them and found them worthy of himself." The second clause of the last long compound sentence quoted tells me that God tests the souls of the just. We should see everything that happens to us in life as a test. If we persist in doing well, the Lord will bless us, grant us peace, and make us immortal!
Monday, November 2, 2026
***Divine Insights***
I have received two insights from the Lord today: (1) Since God is love, loving others with his love enables me to always see the truth. (2) With strong faith in mighty God, I can overcome any obstacle on my path to him.
*****A Tragic Oversight****
It is sad that many people in the world do not realize that they are in a far worse spiritual state than they think. Even worse, some are completely unaware that their spiritual well-being even matters. Christ came to us and revealed the good news of salvation to the world over two thousand years ago. Today, however, unbelievers and even believers with weak faith hardly pay him any attention. When this life ends, they will be in for the biggest shock of their existence. This situation is not just sad—it is tragic beyond measure!
***Christ Is Life!***
Today, when I first thought of Jesus, the word "life" popped into my mind. Indeed, without him, there would be no form of life whatsoever. And life extends beyond our present life into eternal life, which only the Lord can grant. Christ is as essential to us as our own lives.
Sunday, November 1, 2026
**Blueprint for Being Blessed
From today's Gospel reading from Matthew 5, we heard the Sermon on the Mount, which consists of the Beatitudes. Jesus tells his disciples that blessed are the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, the merciful, the clean of heart, the peacemakers, and those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness. He concludes by saying, "Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven." Ultimately, if we follow Christ and accept whatever he sends our way, we will be truly blessed.
***We Shall Be Like God!***
Today is the Solemnity of All Saints. In the Second Reading from 1 John 3, the author writes: "Beloved, we are God's children now; what we shall be has not yet been revealed. We do know that when it is revealed we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is." The statement "We shall be like God" makes perfect sense to me. First, God created us in his own image. Furthermore, when we finally see him, we will be sinless just as he is.
**Source of Inner Peace**
A true Christian always experiences peace deep in his heart, because he already knows the outcome of the spiritual battle between God and evil, and where he'll be going after this life.
***Be Christ-Centered Always***
I see people trying to know and love Jesus more. They focus on how they can achieve that. The intention is good, but the approach is still self-centered and won't be effective. A Christian should do everything centered on Christ, as he is the source of power and grace. If you want to know the Lord, go straight to him. After all, he is the one who can show you the way to accomplish anything. Center on him, and you'll make giant strides spiritually. By the way, every time you receive the Holy Eucharist, abandon yourself completely to the Lord to attain union with him. Then, all your spiritual problems will be taken care of.
*****Ultimate Proof We Need Salvation*****
When we look at how Christ came to us and was crucified on the cross in our place so that we might be saved from sin and inherit eternal life, we are overwhelmed by God's immense love for us and happily submit ourselves to him—this proves that we are indeed sinners and need salvation! Otherwise, we would not have been affected by what Christ underwent at all.
**Enjoying Life's Good Things the Christian Way**
Today is already November 1; time marches on relentlessly. I found myself thinking about how we live our lives on Earth. We usually spend 12 to 16 years going to school during our youth and pass our final years in weakened or poor health. This leaves about five decades for us to work, seek pleasure, and do what we like. During this period, we usually become attached to many worldly things. Yet, compared to eternity, the average lifetime doesn't even last a nanosecond. All the things we are attached to will vanish the moment we pass away, so there is no point in letting the world ensnare us. We must learn to enjoy all the good things in life freely, while being able to let them go if we must. Being resolute and decisive—moving on and never looking back—is the true way to follow Christ.
Saturday, October 31, 2026
**Thirsting for God**
Today's Responsorial Psalm Response from Psalm 42 reads: "My soul is thirsting for the living God." This thirst is a joyful longing for the Lord, showing that the soul is truly in love with the him. What a beautiful feeling! If you thirst for God, you are feeling his love for you—be grateful and rejoice.
**The Dilemma of Departing**
In today's First Reading from Philippians 1, Paul writes: "For to me life is Christ, and death is gain. If I go on living in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. And I do not know which I shall choose. I am caught between the two. I long to depart this life and be with Christ, for that is far better. Yet that I remain in the flesh is more necessary for your benefit." This same dilemma crosses our minds too, especially when we advance in years. Then I realize that it's really up to God. Whatever the Lord wants is fine with us. Dilemma resolved!
***We Are Our Own Bottlenecks**
This is a sequel to my last post. On the spiritual path, we always become our own bottlenecks. The Lord God, who loves us to death (pun not intended), is waiting for us to return to him so that we can enjoy eternity in paradise. Yet, we are so nonchalant about the whole thing—this is definitely not cool. Our salvation depends entirely on God's mercy; all we have to do is raise our "Yes" sign. How can we be so unfeeling toward both our heavenly Father and ourselves?
*****Wake Up to Life!*****
God has already revealed his plan for our salvation through his divine Son, Jesus. We are free to accept or reject it; therefore, eternal life or eternal death is entirely our choice. I am speaking this truth plainly because evil influences have muddied the consciences of so many who are drifting, virtually asleep, through this life.
Friday, October 30, 2026
**Meeting the Lord Halfway**
Today's Gospel Acclamation, John 10:27, reads: "My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them and they follow me." Jesus already knows us inside and out. If we open up and let him know us, then he'll reveal himself to us in return. When that happens, we'll be perfectly in tune with the Lord!
Thursday, October 29, 2026
******AN URGENT, SERIOUS WARNING******
If you cannot prove that Jesus never existed, or that he was real but a false teacher, and you reject him as your Lord and Savior, then this has to be the greatest rejection of truth—one that will directly impact your eternal existence. I may sound harsh or extreme, but I am dead serious about this. This warning is motivated solely by God's pure, selfless love for all of us. Not to announce it would be committing a grave sin of omission on my part. I only wish the very best for the Lord and all of us. May truth prevail!
**A Warning Against Confusion**
Jesus always talks to us straight, without any duplicity. His messages are always clear. If we don't quite grasp them right away, it's because the content is profound. Any teaching that is ambiguous or confusing is not from the Lord (Matthew 5:37). Beware!