Focus on your Relationships
Palm Sunday- April 13, 2025
First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 31:9&11, 12-13, 14-15
Second Reading: Philippians 2:5-11
Gospel Reading: Luke 23:1-25
Homily by +Bp. Romie- Jun Peñalosa
In his homily this Sunday, Bishop Romie-Jun Peñalosa reminded us that Holy Week is a sacred time to focus on what truly matters—our relationships: with God, with our family, and with our friends.
The first reading foretells the suffering of Christ, calling us to place our trust in Him even in the most difficult moments of our lives.
The second reading reminds us of the essence of Christian living: to empty ourselves and detach from worldly things, just as Christ did.
In reflecting on today’s Gospel, Bishop Romie-Jun highlighted two key relationships: Our relationship with our friends and enemies. Friendships rooted in Christ can withstand trials and challenges. When Christ is the foundation, even strained or tested relationships can endure and grow stronger. On our enemies, +Bp. Romie reminds us that as Christians, we are called not to repay hatred with hatred, but to love and bless those who oppose us. Through continued love and grace, we become instruments of God’s mercy, leading even our enemies closer to Christ.
Let this Holy Week be a time of healing, reflection, and renewal—of drawing nearer to God and to one another in the spirit of Christ’s self-giving love.
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