from guardian.co.uk Originally written as a homily on Nov 17, 2012by Fr. Jet Villarin, SJ I was in New Jersey before, during, and after superstorm Sandy. There I caught a glimpse again of nature’s temper, how it could devastate even the hardiest of communities in the northeast part of the most powerful nation on earth. … Continue reading Temper
Ask
Originally written for the Feast of the Holy Child. As the people of CDO and Iligan remember the devastation of Sendong a year after it ravaged their two cities, we pray with them and pray for them.by Fr. Jet Villarin, SJ When I saw raw footage of children being fished out of the water after … Continue reading Ask
Jesse
From a homily given during the wake mass of Secretary Jesse Robredo last 24 August 2012 in Malacanang Palace by Fr. Jet Villarin, SJ For more about Sec Jesse Robredo, read this article on Wikipedia. I come here to grieve with you, to grieve the passing of a simple man and true leader. Almost three … Continue reading Jesse
Sent
From a homily given last July 14, 2012by Fr. Jet Villarin, SJ When the false priest Amaziah expels the prophet Amos from Bethel, his reason is that he Amos has no right and authority to prophesy in the national temple, the royal sanctuary. If he wishes to earn his bread by prophesying, he can do … Continue reading Sent
Weeds
From a homily given exactly a year ago todayby Fr. Jet Villarin, SJ Back when we were kids, our parents made us do the house garden on weekends. We had a smooth carpet of bermuda grass which had to be tended because unsightly weeds would crop up every now and then in our front yard. … Continue reading Weeds
Ticket
Speech for the Ateneo de Manila Law School graduation, 15 April 2012.by Fr. Jet Villarin, SJ I have three points to this speech that is really a three-part injunction: (a) be true to yourself; be constantly true, (b) keep your life taut; stand tight between earth and sky, and (c) do the greater thing, do … Continue reading Ticket
Joy
Adapted from the homily given during the Easter vigil at the Church of the Gesu, Ateneo de Manila, 8 April 2012by Fr. Jet Villarin, SJ When we were novices, we led a structured life. We woke up at 5am, prayed, went to mass, ate, studied, worked the fields, played, and prayed again till the sun … Continue reading Joy
King
Homily for the Solemnity of Christ the King, 2010by Fr. Jet Villarin, SJ If you're of this century, I suspect that relating to Jesus Christ “our sovereign king” might not come easy. Admittedly, the image of Christ the King can be quaint and ancient for many. Kings and lords are the stuff of Shrek stories … Continue reading King
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