NOVEMBER 18,2025

 Come Oh Holy Spirit, please fill the hearts of thy faithful, please enkindle in us the fire of  You Divine love, send forth Your Spirit, and it shall be created, and your shall renew the face of the earth.

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Today's gospel readings is about two bible characters. Eleazer and Zaccheus.

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Even at the face of death, Eleazar, chose to leave a legacy of integrity to the next generation.

Zacchaeus on the other hand, did not allow his shortness in height be  a block  for him to seek and find Jesus. 

He decided to make amends right away as Jesus offered him salvation in His home visitation.

Two weeks ago,  I accepted the image of Our Lady of Fatima of the Legion of Mary group.

Then, last Sunday, a young priest from Nigeria, Father Kingsley Jacob came to visit. He offered us the Sacrament of Penance.

I forgot to ask him for the blessing with Holy Oil.

I have been seeking relief and solution to a physical challenge.

In God's perfect time I claim.

I continue to seek Jesus' healing presence in each nook and cranny of our home and in every cell fiber of our being.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

What is your “shortness?” What keeps you from having a better view of Jesus—whether in daily prayer time or weekly community life? Trade what is valid for what truly matters.

Excuses and lack of discipline and perseverance

Have you invited Jesus to visit your home? 

What has He brought you during His “visit”?

I have just invited the image of His Most Holy Mother, Our Lady of Fatima to grace our home. The rosary devotion has been restored.

Father Kingley has reminded us to keep coming close to Our Lord, never to let go of Him no matter what.

So, Jesus, my Lord and Savior has brought us the grace to have peace...no matter what, He is there.

Where do you need God’s transformative power in your life?

I need more Faith, Hope and Love in my life.

I have faith, God, in His most infinite goodness and generosity, He will grant me an increase of fiath, hope and love.

I praise and thank Him for these gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit.