Do Not Be Afraid
06-21-2026Weekly ReflectionFr. Emmanuel Ogla, VCDear Friends in Christ,
The Word of God today speaks directly to one of the deepest human experiences: FEAR. We live in a world filled with uncertainties, disappointments, suffering, persecution, sickness, economic hardship, insecurity, and the fear of the unknown. Many people carry hidden burdens and anxieties that no one else sees. Yet, in the midst of all these realities, the Lord repeatedly tells us in today’s Gospel: “Do not be afraid” (Matthew 10:26, 28, 31).
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Called By Love, Sent With Compassion
06-14-2026Weekly ReflectionFr. Emmanuel Ogla, VCDear Friends in Christ,
Today’s readings reveal a beautiful movement in God’s plan of salvation: God chooses us, God loves us, and God sends us. Before God gives a mission, He first establishes a relationship. Before He asks us to serve, He first reminds us that we are loved.
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The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body And Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Corpus Christi)
06-07-2026Weekly ReflectionFr. Emmanuel Ogla, VCMy Dear Friends in Christ,
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) originated in the 13th century following a mystic’s vision and a Eucharistic miracle. St. Juliana of Cornillon, a Belgian nun, received a vision of a full moon with a dark spot, which the Lord revealed represented the absence of a liturgical feast dedicated exclusively to the Holy Eucharist.
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