Metanoia

As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, let us proclaim and tell the world how wonderful His works are, showing that even death has no power.  On this day, we are transformed into a new creation with hope for everlasting life. Like Martha and the other women, let us spread the good news that Christ is Lord.  May the Holy Spirit vivify us to commit our lives to God in the mission of becoming the salt and light of the world. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! He is risen. Happy Easter!

The triumph of Jesus over death through resurrection gives us concrete hope to look forward to eternal life.  On the third day, Jesus rose victoriously, and this is the time for us to rejoice. The Easter Vigil commemorates our renewal of baptismal promises and invites us to become fully committed disciples of Jesus.  It anticipates his resurrection, and as we take a moment of silence and deep reflection in the darkness, the priests bless the fire and water to remind us of the salvific works of God.  Let us celebrate and be glad, for the Lord has risen. Alleluia!"

On this Good Friday, the entire Catholic Church celebrates the most beautiful image of love shown by Jesus - dying on the cross to redeem us from sin. He gave up His life for us to see how much He loved us more than we can imagine.  The cross reminds us of how wonderfully made we are and how precious our life is to God. Let us draw ourselves to the cross and start to "look unto it intently and do likewise."

 As we celebrate Palm Sunday, we catch a glimpse of the forthcoming events in Jesus' life throughout Holy Week. Jesus foretold that the hour had come and reminded us of the following: 1. Pray unceasingly - He informed His disciples to earnestly pray, overcoming temptations by saying, "for the spirit is willing but the body is weak." 2. In times of trouble, you either accept or disown me - He reminded His disciples to be courageous in following Him, knowing that there would come a time when they might deny Him out of fear. 3. Look at Me, Did you betray the Lord? - He asked Judas after he led the guards to arrest Him. 4. It is you who say it - He replied to Pilate during the interrogations regarding punishment or setting Him free, indicating that only those who are in the Lord can truly see and recognize Him. 5. Crucify Him - the loud voice that the people shouted at Jesus, echoing our sinfulness like a loud voice crucifying Him with our sins. 6. My God, My God, why have yo

The Canali program has deepened my faith and taught me to entrust my life to God, discerning where He is leading me. It also offers various spiritual events, such as the Chrism Mass, where I'm inspired by how people gather as one community to witness the renewal of commitment to ministry and the blessing of sacred oils given through Holy Orders.