Logos Sarx

Why do we need to fast?

Jesus is now the determinant when is the appropriate time to fast. (Dianzon) He is the event and the person, the messiah and the...

Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD

Feb 27, 20204 min read

Discipleship is an invitation to die

Our readings for this day clearly invite us to follow the footsteps of the Lord, carrying the cross and becoming his disciples. They...

Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD

Feb 26, 20204 min read

Ashes to Ashes

1. ASH IS A SYMBOL OF MISERY One of the unforgettable and moving image of the Taal eruption for me is that of the crying boy covered with...

Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD

Feb 25, 20205 min read

THE LOVER OF THE WORLD IS THE ENEMY OF GOD

One day was at the airport and at my back was a nun together with 2 other lay women. When we were about to be boarded into the plane,...

Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD

Feb 24, 20204 min read

Today to forever, Lord.

Dearest Lord God, today is the day that your heart have triumphed in my life, today is the day that your grace finds fulfillment. Even as...

Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD

Feb 6, 20202 min read

We are not made for material things but for the love of God

In the early morning of January 12, 2020, I went to the Parish where I am assigned for a regular weekend pastoral exposure. I left around...

Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD

Feb 5, 20203 min read

Christ has given new meaning to death and suffering.

REFLECTION Today we are faced with the 2019 novel corona virus which posses threat to anyone, and which has claimed lives especially in...

Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD

Feb 3, 20206 min read

Learn to shut up

Let us focus our reflection on the person of Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist. Zechariah was a priest in the temple in...

Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD

Dec 23, 20193 min read

The Formation of Christian Conscience for Discernment

Indecision is the most common of conflicts because the inability to come up with a decision is the outward manifestation of deep-sitting...

Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD

Dec 21, 20196 min read

Proclaim the Good News, Denounce the Fake and the Bad News

The world today is beset by fake news. Fake news is the a form of disinformation or a form of grave lie which seeks to deliberately shape...

Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD

Dec 20, 20192 min read

God uses the weak and the old to show his goodness

There seems to be times when God is delayed in responding to our requests. Some would even say He had abandoned them because they have...

Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD

Dec 18, 20196 min read

God's Time is Eternal

There seems to be times when God is delayed in responding to our requests. Some would even say He had abandoned them because they have...

Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD

Dec 18, 20196 min read

The heart of the Centurion

Our Gospel for today presents a very beautiful story, a story which was supposed to be usual but because of so many spirits moved by...

Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD

Dec 2, 20192 min read

Paghahanda sa pagtatagpuan

Sabi nila, Love ia sweeter the second time around. Dumating na naman po tayo sa panahon ng adviento. Ang ibig sabibin ng Adviento ay...

Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD

Dec 1, 20193 min read

Be graves of hatred

Our Gospel was originally intended for the followers of Jesus and the martyrdom of the early church members. It basically refers to the...

Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD

Nov 26, 20194 min read

Kadakilaan

Ngayon ay dinadakila natin si Kristong Hari, hari ng sanlibutan. Ang maringal at marangyang imahe ng isang Hari ang tanging maihahambing...

Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD

Nov 23, 20195 min read

Pilgrimage Sites are NOT Tourist Spots

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Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD

Nov 21, 20194 min read

Risking for the Kingdom of God

Sister and Brothers in Christ, have you been in a situation where you are afraid to risk? Situation where you are afraid to move forward...

Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD

Nov 19, 20195 min read

Powerfulness

Yesterday we were talking about powerlessness. The blindman was helpless. Powerless. And was in the position where he had no choice but...

Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD

Nov 18, 20192 min read

Helpless but hopeful

I was in the hospital exactly 5 weeks ago for random check up due to some undesired body reactions. And the whole time I was at the...

Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD

Nov 17, 20193 min read

THE LOGOS SARX

REV. FR. JOSE CARLOS RAPADAS, SVD

All reflections and commentaries here are original unless indicated otherwise.

Why do we need to fast?

Discipleship is an invitation to die

Ashes to Ashes

THE LOVER OF THE WORLD IS THE ENEMY OF GOD

Today to forever, Lord.

We are not made for material things but for the love of God

Christ has given new meaning to death and suffering.

Learn to shut up

The Formation of Christian Conscience for Discernment

Proclaim the Good News, Denounce the Fake and the Bad News

God uses the weak and the old to show his goodness

God's Time is Eternal

The heart of the Centurion

Paghahanda sa pagtatagpuan

Be graves of hatred

Kadakilaan

Pilgrimage Sites are NOT Tourist Spots

Risking for the Kingdom of God

Powerfulness

Helpless but hopeful