God plans greatness

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.


Following what god wants for us is always a struggle. Because sometimes, our plans are not what god plans for us. That is why we have the faith given to us by god to help us make a leap and decision, that even if we do not understand the whole reality and truth, we may see the redeeming aspect of gods plan for each of us.

A husband or a wife might have some difficulty reconciling the fact that he or she has married this person. But god is way way knowledgeable than us. When god plans, he goes beyond human emotions, knowledge and understanding or wisdom. He knows the right thing, the exact moment, the precise word or gesture for everything.

Therefore, let us be consoled always in Gods word in us, his plans, his will, his love. Like Joseph, may we commit ourselves wholeheartedly to his plans in our lives.

God's greatness

God says, "You are healed"

I believe that each one of us deserves everything in life. I mean, everything! But you may wonder why there are still many imperfections in the world? Why is there poverty, pain, and sorrow so vast and real? Have we not been promised of every special favor from God?

The gospel today tells us about the healing of a leper. For many years, leprosy has brought much pain and suffering to that person. But when the leper saw Jesus he knew exactly that he has found healing. And it happened. The leper was finally healed.

Some of us might still be waiting for the moment when we will be saved from our pains, imperfections, illnesses or financial difficulties. But just like the leper, surely, God will do great thing for each of us in his most perfect time.

God saves

Three events are today's reading. The old Elizabeth bore a son, the unusual name of john, and the healing of the deaf and mute Zachariah

God fulfills his promise through johns birth

The firm obedience of Elizabeth and Zechariah on johns name

The reward of following The Lord.


These caused fear to the relatives and neighbors. How are these happening?
This shows that God truly saves.

He saves Elizabeth from pain and embarrassment
The name john means god saves
He saves the mute and deaf Zechariah

So what god cannot do to us?

Never stop dreaming

Magandang gabi sa lahat. Bgo ang lahat gusto ko po kayong batiin ng advance merry Christmas. Sino ba ang Hindi pa nakatanggap ng regalo dito taas ang kamay? Marami pala tayong wala pang regalo. Di bale, hintay2 LNG pag May time. Paki taas daw ang kamy ng mga bata? Yung mga bata lang po di young Isip bata at mukhang bata. Yan...mamaya pagkatapos ng misa you go here in front and take some candies. Ok bu don't run.

Let me ask you this question. What gift do you want for Christmas? Regalong gusto mong matanggap sa pasko? House and lot, car, money, relationship, family, business, joy, blessings, more blessings, etc.

Let me give you some time to think and imagine what you want for Christmas. Tapos na? Yung Iba siguro daming inisip..isa LNG muna.

This is my topic today. What you dream become reality.

In our first reading, ahaz knew what he needs but he was shy to ask from god. But it was not a hindrance to god. God knows what he wants. He wants his dynasty secured. And so god grant him a child to be born from one of his wives.

The gospel also speaks of dreams becoming real.

Joseph dreamt of an angel telling him you do this. Psychologists says dreams are coming from our unconscious mind. They are revealed through dreams.

If you want something to happen in your life, you have to dream it and believe it. You have to expect what you want to come or happen in your life. If not, nothing will happen to you.

If god has a dream, that would be you. We are always in his dreams. That's how he loves us.

Never stop dreaming for your life. And good things will come to you.

Do not be afraid

Ano bang mga palatandaan ang hinhintay mo sa pagdating ng pasko?

Flowers, house, shoes, health, money, joy, family, relationship? What?

The first reading tells us do not give up on asking signs. Even how many times you've failed The Lord, once you ask, he will be there to guide you. He will show signs that he is there with you always.

The second reading adds that it is Jesus who is our ultimate sign. He is the son of god, the sAvior of the world. So if god is there what more do you ask?

The gospel tells us that Joseph dreamt of an angel who told him that a son will be born. It was a sign for him to marry the Virgin Mary.

We also face in that situation where we are caught off guard as to what decision to make. Ask god for a sign.

Today's messAge is this, do not be afraid. I am with you always. I am the Emmanuel.

I am the ultimate sign and I will show you many things just to prove my presence. I will do the Impossibles. I will guide you. I will lead you. I will help you go through pains and difficulties.

For I am god not man. You just have to listen and follow me.

Obedience of Joseph

Obedience of Joseph proves that god is truly with us. We just have to trust god in our life. We have to find confidence in a god who is always there to lead and guide us in life.

There was a story of a guy who went for a mountain trek. While he was climbing the mountain, there was full of fog that he can nearly see his path. Suddenly, he stepped on a wet rock and he slid towards the hill. Good for him, he was able to grab some grass. It was dark with fogs, so he can't see anything. He called for help, then after a couple of times, almost desperate, a cloud opened and a voice said to him, it is I, do not be afraid, release your hand from the grass Nd when you fall I will catch you. Then the man replied, is there anybody there?

Sometime we are just full of doubts whether we can get through with our problems, whether we can succeed in our life. Sometimes we are hopeless in our situations and relationships and life.

But we just have to follow The Lord. How? We'll he sends signs for us to follow. He will create words, provide gestures, people, angels, solutions, etc. he will speak to you through birds, drawings, painting, words, people, events. That's how magnificent god is. He will use all the means to communicate to us.

And we call this his message. So what is gods message for you today?

You might been asking god something to work or happen in your life. Have you seen and heard his message yet? If not then maybe something is missing. But I'm pretty sure it's not god, it's not his message that is missing but it's you who missed to recognize his voice in your life.

Do you know why there are so many things that could happen to us that do not or did not happen? Like for example, getting a new job, becoming successful, be ping happy, moving from heartaches, removing guilt. Why at times we are stuck with those.? Because we don't expect these things to happen to us. We don't believe that we can be better than what we were before. Because of that we are stuck to what we believe.

Do you know what he wants to tell you today? I think he tells us, do not be afraid. I am with you always. I am the Emmanuel. I am the god who is with you.

May we also be the voice of god to others who are in despair. Those who are losing the strength to believe in love, in life, and in god. He also invites us to be that Emmanuel for others.

And so as we anticipate the advent of The Lord,  know that he is already with you today.

Receive The Lord today. Follow him with your heart and you will not lose path.

Going to Jesus

"Come to me all who labor and are heavy burdened for I will give your rest. Take my yoke and learn from me for I am meek and humble of heart. And you'll find rest for your soul. Yes my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

Life might be so burdensome at times. We engage ourselves in so many things and work and concerns that at times make us so depressed, stressed and weak.

The Lord invites us today to come to him to find refuge, healing, peace and rest. Let us offer our work today and give him the praise that is due to him alone.

Let's take a moment of silence and invite God to come to us. Let us listen to him speak to us his words that silences our troubles and eases our pains.