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REV. FR. JOSE CARLOS RAPADAS, SVD
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A TIME FOR EVERYTHING
Understanding the element of time in Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 INTRODUCTION The Book of Ecclesiastes or קֹהֶלֶת is one of the most prolific...
Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD
May 19, 201916 min read
Human Dignity & Integrity of Creation
Yes you love travelling, but do you love Mother Nature herself as much? The Human Dignity Complements the Integrity of Creation. The...
Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD
Apr 8, 20198 min read
DON'T TOUCH ME, PRIEST!
The News of scandals about the Clergy, Bishops and Cardinals are rocking the Catholic Church big time these days. How should w feel about...
Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD
Nov 16, 20188 min read
The Communion of Saints
It’s that time of year again when we wear ghostly appearances and join spooky parties to celebrate “halloween.” And here comes church...
Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD
Oct 30, 20183 min read
Come now, you rich!
Are earthly possessions bad? Our Second reading for this Sunday seems to talk about equality on wages we give to people who work for us....
Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD
Sep 30, 20183 min read
You Mean Meddling in Politics?
Many friends and relatives have called my attention about my current posts on Facebook which I admit myself as to be political in Nature....
Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD
Sep 23, 20187 min read
SAVONAROLA @ 566: The Dominican Monk, The Preacher, the Prophet and Reformist.
Knowing the unknown figure of the modern church era. Is he a protagonist, or a deceiver? Is he a saint? INTRODUCTION Girolamo Savonarola...
Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD
Sep 21, 20185 min read
Mary, the kecharitōmĕnē
What does it mean to be "Full of Grace."? The Scriptures have always depicted Mary as simple human person, a woman living within the...
Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD
Sep 8, 20187 min read
ST. PAUL: The Man. The Missionary
Why do we call the persecutor as the second founder of Christianity? Saul is the Hebrew of Paul, a name he lived from his commissioning...
Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD
Sep 4, 20189 min read
BE DOERS OF THE WORD
SECOND READING Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 Dearest brothers and sisters: All good giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down...
Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD
Sep 2, 20181 min read
My Response to Pope Francis' Invitation of Renewal.
Frt. Jose Carlos Rapadas, SVD The challenge of the exemplary life of Pope Francis can be found in many facets of how I am leading my own...
Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD
Sep 2, 20183 min read
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5 R. (1a) One who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord. Whoever walks blamelessly and...
Fr. JC Rapadas, SVD
Sep 2, 20181 min read
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