Appearances, hypocrisy, and BS Mark 7:1-13. The Pharisees question Jesus on seeming non-compliance with tradition It’s easier to rely on appearances, sense-experiences, and empirical evidences compared with the actual or real unseen. The irresponsible faithful (hypocrites) and traditional politicians (trapos) are masters of appearances, bastardizing the law and tradition by neglecting the spirit, virtues, and […]
How should we pray for supplications and healing? Mark 6:53-56. The crowds begged Jesus for healing We have used the image of a loving father and a just king to represent God, trusting that though we try to comprehend Him as much as our finite minds and hearts could, He is on a different realm […]
On vocations and callings Luke 5:1-11. The calling of Simon the fisherman Did the Apostles follow Christ because of mere awe towards His miracles? The beauty of Christ’s miracles is that it is not about His ego nor personality. It is always about others. And maybe that’s why Jesus did not want others spreading hearsay […]
Hustle culture versus resting Mark 6:30-34. Come away and rest awhile. Music cannot be without rest. The stops or the breaks help heighten the emotional impact of bridges and the final chorus. The basketball player who only knows sprints are predictable, compared with those who use rest, fakes, and tempo strategically. Athletes need rest after […]
Self-appropriation as a means to counter temptations Mark 6:14-29. Herod beheads John the Baptist The story of why Herod beheaded John the Baptist seems parallel to Solomon’s fall from grace: driven by temptation and worldly desires. Lonergan offers the general empirical method and authenticity towards self-appropriation, that is, acquiring the ability to objectively look at […]
To be an ambassador Mark 6:7-13. Jesus instructs the Apostles to be His ambassadors For us who have, when did we stop giving? For us who have not, when did we stop seeking? For us who are wise, when did we begin abusing and performing unfair judgements?For us who are not, when did we stop […]
How would you nurture God? Luke 2:22-40. The presentation of the child Jesus at the temple “The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.” If given the chance, how would you nurture God? We tend to focus our prayers towards supplications and petitions. But what if […]
[DAILY GOSPEL INSIGHTS AND REFLECTION FOR MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION 32: FEBRUARY 1, 2022] When should faith enter? Mark 5:21-43. Your faith has saved you. Go in peace. Today’s gospel, if utterly misinterpreted, could be dangerous, because the apparent message is the importance of faith towards physical (and spiritual healing). The trend from the January gospels […]
[DAILY GOSPEL INSIGHTS AND REFLECTION FOR MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION 31: JANUARY 31, 2022] Exorcising business Mark 5:1-20. Jesus exorcises a demoniac; the crowd asks Jesus to leave their town afterwards The 365 Days with the Lord Liturgical Companion of St. Pauls Philippines offers important context why the townsfolk asked Jesus to leave town after He […]
[DAILY GOSPEL INSIGHTS AND REFLECTION FOR MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION 30: JANUARY 30, 2022] Truth-tellers are rejected at their hometown Luke 4:21-30. Jesus is rejected at Nazareth Culture and norms are powerful means to pass on good traditions from generation to generation. However, organizations and society should always adapt to an ever-changing (i.e., indeterministic) environment. Thus, […]