Forgive Us As We Forgive Others

Things Are Not Always As They Appear

In this insightful homily, Fr. Miguel reflects on how things are not always as they appear. The scribes looked holy but devoured widows’ houses. The rich appeared generous with their large donations, but gave only from their surplus. The poor widow, who seemed to give the least, actually gave the most — she offered her whole livelihood out of love and trust in God. Fr. Miguel reminds us that what truly matters is not how we appear to the world, but who we really are before God. Drawing from Venerable Fulton Sheen, he shares the three versions of ourselves: who we think we are, who others think we are, and who we truly are. On Judgment Day, God will see us exactly as we are — and His mercy will be the greatest surprise of all. A powerful call to authenticity, humility, and striving to become who God calls us to be, with the help of Our Blessed Mother.

The Divine Inspiration of Scripture

In this insightful homily, Fr. Miguel reflects on Jesus’ challenging question in the Temple: “How do the scribes claim that the Messiah is the son of David?” Drawing from Psalm 110, our Lord reveals the mystery that the Christ is both David’s son and David’s Lord — true God and true man. Fr. Miguel emphasizes the divine inspiration of Sacred Scripture and its vital role in our spiritual life. As St. Paul tells Timothy, “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for refutation, for correction, and for training in righteousness.” Through Scripture we come to know Christ more deeply, fall in love with Him, and are equipped for every good work. On the memorial of St. Boniface, martyr and apostle of Germany, Fr. Miguel reminds us that familiarity with God’s Word transforms lives — just as it did for this great saint. A powerful call to read Scripture daily, listen attentively to the Lord, and grow in friendship with Christ.

From Adoration to Action

In this beautiful homily, Fr. Miguel reflects on Jesus’ teaching of the two greatest commandments: love of God and love of neighbor. He explains that these two cannot be separated — one without the other becomes selfish or superficial. Drawing from St. John Paul II, Fr. Miguel presents the Eucharist as the Sacrament of Love — the source and summit that nourishes our love for God and empowers us to love our neighbor authentically. He shares the powerful example of St. Francis of Assisi, whose deep love for Christ in the Eucharist transformed him from running away from lepers to embracing and kissing them. True Eucharistic living means adoring Christ in the Blessed Sacrament and then going out to serve others with patience, charity, and self-sacrifice — just as Jesus did. A profound invitation to let the Sacrament of Love unite and deepen our love for God and neighbor in this life, preparing us for eternal life.

St. Charles Lwanga & Companions

On the Memorial of St. Charles Lwanga and the Ugandan Martyrs, Fr. Miguel reflects on these brave young men who gave their lives rather than submit to the immoral demands of their king. Just over 140 years ago, they chose purity and fidelity to God over sin — even when it cost them everything. Fr. Miguel reminds us that the Church is compassionate toward those who struggle with same-sex attraction, but she cannot approve of acting on it. The inclination itself is not sinful, but the acts are — just as with any other sin against the Sixth and Ninth Commandments. He encourages anyone struggling habitually to seek confession, counseling, support groups like Courage International, and serious prayer and fasting. A timely and courageous witness: earthly pleasures may tempt us, but eternal life is worth every sacrifice. St. Charles Lwanga and Companions, pray for us!

The Mystery of the Holy Trinity

On this Solemnity of the Most Blessed Trinity, Fr. Miguel reflects on the great mystery of our faith: One God in Three Divine Persons — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This truth is not something we can fully grasp with human reason alone, but a divine revelation we humbly accept and adore. Fr. Miguel shares St. John Paul II’s beautiful teaching on the Spirituality of Communion — a practical way to live out the mystery of the Trinity in daily life: * Seeing the light of the Trinity in the faces of our brothers and sisters * Recognizing all that is positive in others and prizing it as a gift from God * Bearing one another’s burdens and resisting selfishness When we live this way, our relationships reflect the perfect love, unity, and communion of the Blessed Trinity — and we become better witnesses of the Gospel to the world. A profound and practical invitation to glorify the Trinity not only with our lips, but with our lives.