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Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 08/06/2023

  The story is told about a hunter who invited his neighbor to show him his dog that can walk on water. Sure enough, the dog walked on the water to retrieve every duck they hit. Unable…

Someone’s waiting for you

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 05/07/2023

I cannot forget a wedding I officiated some years ago. There was continuous rain, and the streets in Manila were flooded. But what made it unforgettable was how the groom made it to the church. He walked…

Keep giving

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 03/26/2023

Sign on a shoe repair store: “We will heel you, we will save your sole, and we will even dye for you.” * * * In today’s Gospel (John 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b – 45), Jesus raised…

See you!

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 03/19/2023

The story is told about a man who, whenever he is greeted with “See you later,” would take it literally, and would obediently wait, thinking that the guy will come back to see him in the same…

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.…

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…

‘Beautiful eyes!’

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 08/07/2022

One of the first things that Filipino families teach their children at a very early age is to close and open their hands (“close open, close open”), and to smile and show their “beautiful eyes!” * *…

Work and pray in humility

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 07/17/2022

The story is told about a father who gifted an iPad to his son, who was filled with joy to the max. Wanting to teach him to be grateful, the Dad said: “What do you say to…

A powerful and loving king

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 11/21/2021

The story is told about a mouse who told the lion, the king of the jungle: “O Lion King, I am about to get married. What advice can you give me?” The lion replied: “Mr. Mouse, just…

Signs

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 11/14/2021

Someone said that there are two signs that one is growing old: The first sign is that one begins to be forgetful; The second sign is… what was it again?! * * *  In today’s Gospel (Mk…

A life of love

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 10/31/2021

When you are 70 years old, it means it has been 70 years since you started your journey. It also means your speed is 70 kph as you approach the end of your journey. * * *…

Our daily bread

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 08/08/2021

Someone mentioned that lockdown and quarantine are like a Netflix or Korean drama series: Just when you think it’s over, they release the next season. In today’s gospel (John 6, 41-51), the Jews murmured against Jesus because…

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