LET THE TRUTH SET YOU FREE | 06 SEPTEMBER 2026 HOMILY with Fr. Jerry Orbos, SVD

The story is told about a man who was elated with a satellite dish he bought for only P500. The dish, when connected to his television set, would give him access to unlimited satellite-fed programs. There was one hitch though: he had to direct the dish toward the exact location of the satellite and for that, he needed to buy a telescope that cost about P50,000 to be able to find the satellite!
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In today's Gospel (Mt 18, 15-20), the Lord tells us to direct our attention to fraternal correction, a difficult but an important aspect of our Christian life. We cannot just overlook or deny the reality and the need to correct mistakes and mend broken relationships. Are there people you need to correct? Are there truths you need to point out? The truth hurts, and the process of pointing out the truth is painful, but the truth does set us free.
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How far easier to mind one's own business. How far simpler indeed to just let things be. However, we all have a prophetic calling to speak up and stand up for truth and goodness, not out of self-righteousness or pride, but out of love and obedience to God who is the Way, the Truth and the Life.
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Christianity is not just about me and my God, but about me, my neighbor and our God. Indeed, the Kingdom of God is not just within us but between us, and among us. Going to heaven is not some contest wherein the holiest among us will get the first place. Rather; it is the joining of hearts and hands, and the helping of each other so that we all will get there somehow.
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Have you brought anybody closer to God? Have you shared your faith to others? Have you made other people feel and experience God's love? Or have you been too focused on yourself, and too selfish of your God? Our God is a God who wishes that His love be made known to all