The Hermit of Antipolo

Today’s readings: Ephesians 6:10-20 Psalm 144:1-10 We are called to be holy warriors, engaged in spiritual warfare, as we do the work of...

Today’s reading: Exodus 17:8-13 Psalm 121:1-8 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2 Luke 18:1-8 The situation in the world today is dire, and many souls are...

Feast of Sts Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels Today’s reading: Revelation 12:7-12 Today we celebrate the feast of the three...

Today’s readings: Job 1:6-22 Psalm 17:1-7 Luke 9:46-50 Jesus won for us our salvation. Satan desires our damnation. In these two...

Today’s gospel: Matthew 16:13-23 Jesus appoints Peter as the first head of his Church (v.18a). But what kind of Church is it? It is a...

Today’s readings: Acts 12:1-11 Psalm 34:2-9 2 Timothy 4:6-18 Matthew 16:13-19 Peter and Paul. Apostles. One among the original 12, the...

Today’s readings: Amos 2:6-16 Psalm 50:16-23 What happens to unholy warriors? They of course will be defeated by the enemy. “The warrior...

Today’s readings: Lamentations 2:2-19 Psalm 74:1-21 Matthew 8:5-17 The centurion, already a warrior being a military officer, would...

Solemnity of the Birth of St John the Baptist Today’s readings: Isaiah 49:1-6 Psalm 139:1-15 Acts 13:22-26 Luke 1:57-80 John the Baptist...

Today’s readings: 2 Kings 24:8-17 Psalm 79:1-9 Yesterday we saw how King Hezekiah, threatened by King Sennacherib of Assyria, turned to...

Today’s reading: 2 Kings 19:9-36 Spiritual warfare is all about assaulting the enemy’s dominion, taking territory from the enemy and...

Today’s gospel: Luke 10:1-12,17-20 Jesus sends out the 72 on mission. They are to proclaim the Kingdom of God. “The kingdom of God is at...