𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗘 | HOMILY 20 April 2025 with Fr. Jerry Orbos,SVD | EASTER SUNDAY

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This Holy Mass is celebrated via online and presided by the Rev. Fr. Jerry Orbos, SVD (Missionary to SVD-PH Central Province/ SVD Mission ) at the Diocesan Shrine of Jesus the Divine Word at Christ the King Mission Seminary, Quezon City.

For FULL REPLAY OF THE HOLY MASS, click here https://youtube.com/live/MFw4zMcQ3KA

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The story is told about a family gathered around their dying father, arguing whether he should be cremated or buried and about many other funeral arrangements. When the old man opened his eyes he told them: “Please stop arguing among yourselves. Just surprise me na lang, okay?” Then he closed his eyes forever in peace.
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Happy and blessed Easter, everyone! In today’s Gospel (John 20: 1-9), we hear about the commotions and mysteries at the tomb of Jesus on that first Easter morning. We must look beyond death and the tomb and, in faith, focus on the surprises of the resurrection, and we, too, will have peace.
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I have two friends who are already in the “pre-departure area.” One wants to put up a mausoleum for himself. The other one wants to put up a foundation for the education of the children of his employees. Well, they are free to use their money as they so desire, but what would you tell them? It seems to me that the former’s concern after His death is still about this world, while the latter’s concern is out of this world.
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Here are three thought-provoking and humbling reminders for us all: “We will die, sooner or later”; “We are not that important”; “We are not in control.” We are all just