Pastor's Messages from February 2025

This coming March 5 is Ash Wednesday and also the beginning of our Lenten Season. “Lent” comes from the Latin word “Quadragesima”, meaning “Fortieth”, a 40-day period of preparation for Easter. Lent is a time to look inward and examine our lives in light of the Gospel through fasting, praying and almsgiving. This is also a season of repentance, renewal and hope as we reflect on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, which will help us focus to…

My dear friends,  Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ, now and forever!  I cannot imagine how time flies. This coming March 1st is my 14th  anniversary as a priest. I remember when I did my retreat before my ordination, when Fr. Don Wilson asked me about my commitment to Jesus. To love Jesus and His people for better or worse, to never forget to ask Him questions and to always trust in Him.  It is always my prayer that I…

My beloved sisters and brothers,  Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ!  Just this Friday we celebrated Valentine’s Day! Did you know that there were numerous Christian martyrs named Valentine recognized on February 14? Valentine of Rome who was a priest and martyred in 269 and Valentine of Terni, a Bishop, persecuted and martyred during the time of Emperor Aurelian in 273. Many stories are being shared about them on how they attracted people to love but most of all these…

My dear friends, Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ!  Every time I receive a call early in the morning to do an anointing, I always consider this as a reminder of my vocation – called by God to do service. Whatever I do, wherever I am, I usually drop everything and immediately respond to this call, for very second counts on the person receiving the sacrament. And I usually sees this moment as an opportunity to encounter God and through…