Mark 10:36-52; 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time “As far as the eye can see” is an expression of long and wide distances. And yet it also suggests limits of our vision. Pondering the future, Karen Dinesen (Baroness Blixen) in her memoir, “Out of Africa”, writes, “Perhaps he knew, as I did not, that the Earth…
Month: October 2024
Ministry or Exploit – Arnel Aquino, SJ
Mark 10:35-45; 29th Sunday in Ordindary Time When our good friends are on their way to the top, we often say, “Huwag mo kaming kalimutan ha?” (“Don’t forget us, ok?”) We do that in jest and affection. “Huwag mo kaming kalimutan” is really our way of saying, “Congratulations! Happy for you! Good luck!” James and…
Follow Me – Arnel Aquino, SJ
Mark 10:17-27; 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time The rich man presumed that inheriting eternal life could be totally in his control, like it was all up to him. He must have been familiar with being in control. First, he claimed he had complied with all the commandments from his youth. I presume not just the…
One Lost Sheep 