From Fear to Faith: Keeping Our Eyes on Jesus in the Storms of Life
08-09-2026Weekly ReflectionFr. Emmanuel Ogla, VCDear Friends in Christ,
The readings of today speak about one reality every Christian experiences, which is storms. Elijah faces a storm of discouragement; St. Paul experiences the storm of sorrow for his people; Peter encounters a physical storm on the Sea of Galilee.
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The God Who Satisfies the Deepest Hunger of the Human Heart
08-02-2026Weekly ReflectionFr. Emmanuel Ogla, VCDear Friends in Christ,
The readings of this Sunday reveal a profound truth about nature and grace: every living creature hungers. Birds search for food at dawn, rivers flow endlessly toward the sea, and roots stretch deep into the earth in search of water. Yet, despite all these natural instincts, only the human person hungers not only with the body but also with the soul.
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