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"Hey Kuya Jeff, I wanted to express my gratitude for your inspiring Palm Sunday reflection. Your discussion about Judas being responsible for his choices got me thinking. Can Judas truly be held accountable for betraying our Lord if it was predestined in the Scriptures? Wouldn't it be unfair of God to designate Judas as a traitor? Is there not a possibility of Judas finding salvation, especially considering his repentance and the act of returning the blood money, as mentioned in Matthew 27:3-5? I hope you'll have a moment to address my inquiry. Your reflections greatly enrich my prayer time each week. Keep up the excellent writing, and may you be blessed with more inspiration." - Hey Jude
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"Dear Kuya Jeff, I wanted to share my reflections on our recent pilgrimage. While it was physically demanding, it was undeniably enriching spiritually. During our visit to Morong Church, I couldn't help but notice a stone lion on the premises. Interestingly, a local mentioned that there used to be a pair of lions positioned in front of the church. This sparked my curiosity about their significance. Could they possibly relate to Feng Shui principles? I recall seeing similar stone lions at San Agustin Church in Intramuros. Are they symbolic of good fortune or perhaps serving as protective talismans? I'm eager to gain a deeper understanding. Once again, I extend my gratitude for organizing such a meaningful Lenten pilgrimage. I eagerly anticipate future journeys of faith." - Happy Pilgrim
Have you ever had anyone tell you that you could not do something? Are you facing some seemingly impossible situation in your life? Aeronautical engineers will tell you a bumble bee shouldn't be able to fly because its body is way too big and its wing span too small but God commanded the bumble bee to go from flower to flower. Despite the fact that it doesn't look like much of a flyer, the bumblebee obeyed God's command and it keeps on flying. We just have to trust Him and keep on moving in faith. If God knows how to make a bumblebee fly, he can surely make a way out of no way. "Dear Kuya Jeff, reminiscing about the times you dubbed me your favorite Bible student at Greenbelt Chapel brings a smile. You're my go-to faith guide, effortlessly unraveling intricate aspects for someone like me. By the way, what defines an International Shrine, and how does it differ from a Basilica? Eager for your insights. Wishing you a swift recovery, and blessings to you." - Net O.
"Dear Kuya Jeff, I'm so thrilled about the Lenten pilgrimage to Rizal that you are spearheading in March in view of the 2024 Year of Prayer announced by Pope Francis. I'll be bringing my co-teacher to this prayerful event. We always appreciate learning from you and enjoy the journey. I have a question about the customs and traditions we observe at the beginning of each year, such as the Feast of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo and the Feast of the Sto. Nino in Cebu, Tondo, Pandacan, and various cities and towns nationwide. Are the Black Nazarene and Sto. Nino considered idols? Do Catholics engage in statue worship? Thank you for taking the time to address my query, and we look forward to reconnecting with you this Lenten season. God bless you and your family." - Agnes C.
"Hello Kuya Jeff, I hope you're having a joyful start to the new year. I participated in the Advent pilgrimage to Zambales last December and am excited about joining more of the Catholic formation programs you'll be leading this year. I've been curious about something and wanted to ask you. I've observed a mathematical expression displayed on the doors of some houses. While the symbols are consistent, the calculations vary. Does it somehow relate to the sizes of the rooms inside? Could you enlighten me on its meaning and whether it holds any religious significance? I appreciate your insights in advance. May God bless you!" - J.M.
"Dear Kuya Jeff, I came across your post exploring the parallels between Augustus and Jesus, and it truly opened my eyes to the importance of not overlooking details in the Gospel narrative. Your insights consistently inspire the Bible student within me, and I appreciate your willingness to share your thoughts. I've been pondering a question lately and would love your input. Regarding the infants massacred in Bethlehem, it seems they couldn't have desired martyrdom, given their infancy and lack of understanding. Can we consider them true martyrs, the Holy Innocents? I'm eager to hear your perspective, ideally before the Feast of Holy Innocents. Wishing you a swift recovery and a joyful Christmas!" - Inocencio T.
"Dear Kuya Jeff, besides the decree for a census in the Roman world during Jesus' birth, is there any additional importance or significance to the inclusion of Caesar Augustus in the Christmas narrative?" - R.V.
"Dear Kuya Jeff, I attend your Bible Studies in Makati, and I appreciate the opportunities you provide for addressing our pressing questions. Ako po yung nagask about biblical foundations of Mama Mary's immaculate conception. Hoping to receive readings about this topic. Thank you and Merry Christmas." - C.G.
"Hey Kuya Jeff, I was wondering if you could help me explain the concept of Nephilim to my friend. We had a pretty intense discussion earlier, and he strongly believes that Nephilim are the offspring of fallen angels and humans. This topic came up during our Bible Study at DBP, and I felt that the text was actually referring to the intermarriage between the descendants of Seth and Cain. However, I'm not sure how to address my friend's belief without making him feel like I'm attacking his perspective. I'd really appreciate it if you could share some Catholic documents and references that can shed light on this matter." - Yanyan G
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