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Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 12/25/2022

The story is told about a barber who gave a free haircut to a German. Next day, he received a box of frankfurters outside his door. He also gave a free haircut to a Japanese, and received…

The silent ones

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 12/18/2022

The story is told about a little boy who looked worried when he came home from school. When asked by his Dad why, he said: “We have a Christmas play tomorrow, and I am supposed to be…

The season of joy

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 12/11/2022

Who is the most relaxed driver in the world? The driver of the funeral car. Why? He is not in a hurry. He can take his time because his passenger has all the time. And, he has…

4 H of peace

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 12/04/2022

The story is told about a car mechanic who said to a surgeon: “Doctor, you and I repair engines. I repair car engines, and you repair human engines. Why is it that you earn much more than…

Advent hope

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 11/27/2022

The story is told about a camp commander who caught a guard seated, sleeping with his head bowed while on duty. He shouted at him with a loud voice, whereupon the soldier let out a loud “Amen!”…

Christ the King, my King!

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 11/20/2022

The story is told about a flight attendant who announced that there were only 40 dinner packs for the 140 passengers on board that evening flight. There was much grumbling and complaining, and even threats of lawsuits.…

I did it His way!

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 11/13/2022

The story is told about two men who were holding a sign that said, “THE END IS NEAR!” A driver saw them and shouted: “Fanatics!” A few moments later, there was the sound of a large crash.…

Heaven today, and someday

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 11/06/2022

The story is told about a wife who asked her husband: “Honey, is it true that in Heaven, we will not recognize each other, and will not even meet each other there and then?” In jest, the…

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Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 10/30/2022

The story is told about a grandmother who said: “Each year, I send each of my grandchildren a card with a generous cheque inside, but I never hear from them, not even a thank you message.” Her…

Stay humble

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 10/23/2022

Years ago, a lady approached me after my Holy Thursday recollection, telling me how happy she was that she attended it. I asked what touched her most from the talk. There were a lot of nice points…

Be grateful!

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 10/09/2022

Some years ago, during our annual 13-kilometer Walk with God to Manaoag, a couple asked me to bless their little baby who was very sick. They were carrying the child to the shrine to beg for his…

Faithful and humble

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 10/02/2022

Someone made this interesting observation: You feed a dog, and you become the dog’s master; you feed a cat, and the cat thinks he/she is your master. * * * In today’s Gospel (Lk. 17, 5-10), Jesus…

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