​“Dear Kuya Jeff, thanks po for explaining the three waves ng pagbabalik ng mga Israelites after the Babylonian exile. Now I get na si Zerubbabel focused on rebuilding the Temple (538 BC), si Ezra sa spiritual life of the people (458 BC), and si Nehemiah sa city walls for protection (445 BC)—di ko ‘to na-gets noon sa high school, kaya mind blown ako sa discussion natin kagabi! Quick question po related sa Gospel this coming Corpus Christi: Sa story ng Feeding of the 5000 (Matthew 14:13–2; Mark 6:30–44; Luke 9:10–17; John 6:1–15), ang daming numbers—like five, two, twelve, 5000. Curious lang po ako: may deeper meaning po ba yung mga numbers na ‘yun, or literal lang dapat sila intindihin? May Catholic teaching po ba on this? Thanks po ulit and praying for your ministry and family!” - 777 7777

​“Dear Kuya Jeff, thanks again for your awesome reply last Holy Week about Judas and the 30 silver coins—super insightful! I have another random but fun question: the whole world was glued to the chimney cam in the Sistine Chapel these past few days, waiting for that puff of white smoke. It got me thinking—when did the Church even start using smoke signals for papal elections? Was that a totally original Vatican idea or may peg from somewhere else? Just curious! Hope you’re sipping good coffee while reading this!” – Net O.

​“Hi Kuya Jeff, I'm one of the regulars sa Friday night Bible Study mo. Super enjoy ako learning about The Royal Kingdom—lalo na ‘yung part na nagkaisa na ang tribes of Israel under King Saul. Pero nakakalungkot kasi kahit God na nga ang tunay na Hari, at kahit may warning na si Prophet Samuel (1 Samuel 8:6-22), gusto pa rin ng mga tao ng earthly king… at pinayagan ni Lord. One part that really caught my attention: 'yung desperate moment ni Saul na kinonsulta niya ‘yung mangkukulam to summon Samuel’s spirit—tapos boom! Parang naka-Bluetooth connection lang sila ni Prophet Samuel! Naka-download nga siya ng info… pero bad news ang dumating. Kuya, tanong lang—okay lang ba ‘yon? I mean, he got results naman. Does that mean it’s not that bad to consult mediums? Alam kong weekend na and baka nagpapahinga ka, pero hope you could share some wisdom soon. Thanks po ulit for the Bible Study! Kita kits next Friday. God bless!” —Allan N.

​"Hi Kuya Jeff! Happy Easter po! Napapansin ko lang—ang daming news at posts online na si Cardinal [name omitted] daw ang gustong pumalit kay Pope Francis. Curious lang ako… may chance ba talaga na siya yung maging next pope? Salamat po!” – Expectant Juana

"Dear Kuya Jeff, I hope you’re doing well! I am one of the regular students in your free Catholic Bible Study every Friday on Zoom. I really enjoy learning and following the study. I have some questions about the story of Jesus coming into Jerusalem. I noticed that the different Gospel writers said different things. For example, Mark said that Jesus rode a donkey, but Matthew said Jesus rode a donkey accompanied by its mother. In Luke, the people shouted "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord," while in the other Gospels, they shouted "Hosanna." Lastly, only John mentioned that people were holding palm branches, but we call it "Palm Sunday," which comes from John's story. I’m a little confused—are they all saying different things? Aren’t they supposed to tell the same story? I hope you can help me understand this before Palm Sunday on April 13. Thank you for teaching us, and I hope you have a peaceful Holy Week." - Curious Carlo

Looking back on our days as the Class of 1999 from Our Lady of Guadalupe Minor Seminary fills my heart with deep nostalgia. We started our journey in 1995 as 19 young seminarians — eating together in the refectory, sharing laughter over simple meals; praying side by side in the chapel, our voices rising as one in hymns and petitions; studying late into the night, sometimes battling drowsiness but always pushing each other to stay focused; and ending each day with quiet moments of reflection, entrusting everything to Jesus, the High Priest, and Mary, our loving Mother. Those routines — so ordinary yet so meaningful — wove us into a brotherhood that time and distance could never break. Though some of our brothers moved on before graduation, 16 of us completed the journey, and Sheldon answered God’s call as a Carmelite priest-friar. The rest of us pursued careers and built families, yet the bond we forged in those formative years remained. Now, 25 years later, we have once again been called by our alma mater — this time to serve, a fitting way to express our gratitude for the blessings we've received since we left her hallowed halls.

​October 25, 2024

Dear brothers and sisters, today we gather to celebrate your ninth anniversary. Traditionally, the ninth year is recognized as the Pottery Jubilee. Just as a potter skillfully shapes raw clay, strengthening it through fire to form a durable vessel, so too has the journey of Theotokos Singers unfolded. Pottery creates containers meant to hold good things, like nourishment and refreshment. With this in mind, let us gratefully reflect on the abundant blessings God, the Master Potter, has poured out on the Theotokos Singers over these nine fruitful years, drawing inspiration from Mary’s example in Sacred Scripture and the personal testimonies of your members.​