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eileenleyva @eileenleyva (27555) • Philippines 30 Nov 21

Interesting the liturgy today. First we hear from Isaiah a message of hope as he pronounced: "On this mountain the Lord of hosts will provide for all peoples A feast of rich food and choice wines, juicy, rich food...

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With Childlike Wonder

eileenleyva @eileenleyva (27555) • Philippines 30 Nov 20

There are many moments that I simply love watching the skies, sometimes clear blue, but most often, filled with clouds: cumulus, stratus, cirrus, nimbus. The shapes are so fascinating. We used to play 'Can you see the dog?'...

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Sweet to taste but bitter in the belly.

eileenleyva @eileenleyva (27555) • Philippines 19 Nov 20

Once again, I reiterate that we are a few days away from the Solemnity of Christ the King which is on Sunday. That means we are concluding the liturgical year. That is why the readings are mostly taken from Revelation. Today, we...

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Nope, temptation is not a sin.

eileenleyva @eileenleyva (27555) • Philippines 2 Mar 20

The liturgy on the first Sunday of Lent is about temptation. Thus, we hear again the story of the first couple who committed the original sin. And made us inherit that grievous sin. Sigh! Then, in the Gospel, that forked-tongue...

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Advent's Warning

eileenleyva @eileenleyva (27555) • Philippines 1 Dec 19

Today, the first of December, commences the first season of the liturgical year - Advent. Literally, Advent means coming. For the whole Christendom, Advent is preparing and waiting for the commemoration of the Birth of Baby Jesus...

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Three Images on the Longest Gospel Reading

eileenleyva @eileenleyva (27555) • Philippines 14 Apr 19

Palm Sunday is most exciting because this is the only Sunday when the faithful come to Mass with intricately decorated branches. Children especially love the trimmings until they notice how they have to stand up and listen to the...

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About that third commandment.

eileenleyva @eileenleyva (27555) • Philippines 27 Nov 16

Talk about how time seems to have been so lost in the nature of our busyness, that our undertakings always take precedence over our Sunday appointments with our God, then that is exactly what happened with us on the very first day...

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