The medical field and the healing ministry are not opposed. In fact they belong together. God chooses how He wants to heal us; and there are cases of physical illness where God also uses the doctors as His instruments of healing. Some people come for healing and stop taking their medicines and this is not be the right thing to do, if it is not God's will. The book of Sirach Chapter 38:1-4 says: "Hold the physician in honor, for he is essential to you, and it was God who established his profession. From God the doctor has his wisdom, and the king provides for his sustenance. His knowledge makes the doctor distinguished, and gives him access to those in authority. God makes the earth yield healing herbs which the prudent man should not neglect; …."
Please pray for the repose of the soul of my mother, Theresa Maniyangat. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
We joyfully celebrate Father Jose's 51 years of faithful and devoted priestly ministry. Please click the video link to watch this special tribute honoring his life, service and unwavering dedication to God's people.
There are times when life is overwhelming, and all we have are questions. In those moments, hope can feel far away. The great thing about prayer is that it shifts our perspective toward the One who stands ready to listen.