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"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.
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"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
"Kuya Jeff, with reference to the third commandment, we grew up believing that Sunday "replaced" the day of the Sabbath after Jesus' resurrection. Could you please provide additional discussion on this? Initially, related results that I got from the web either (a) refutes Sunday as the day that Jesus rose from the dead or (b) states that the Bible did not explicitly intend such replacement. Thank you for understanding." ~Erwin B.
"And with Mary, our Mother, we sing our song!"Faced with absence of leadership and membership decline in 2014, remnant members of New Life Children's Choir and Our Lady of Fatima Youth Choir continued to provide musical leadership and support for the weekend liturgical services in the Our Lady of Fatima community chapel in Mauban Street, Manresa, Quezon City. During its forming stage, the group had nine members namely, Angielo Gargante, Ace Gutierrez Nini Labagril, Charina Leona, Lulu Baclayo, Marriane Gacuma, Evelyn Salagubang and siblings Princess and Rench Ladrillo. In the following year, vissionary youth leader Angielo Gargante assumed leaderhip of the group and sought seeking assistance from different mentors for the group's spiritual formation and various conductors for its choral training.
"Kuya Jeff, my purpose for writing is to ask about Mary Magdalene. Was she Jesus' love interest? Was she a reformed prostitute? If so, is there biblical support for this persistent view? Talk to you soon Kuya." - R. Mendoza
Over the past decades, tattooing has vastly grown in popularity. The question for some still remains: Is it wrong for me to get a tattoo? We’re going to answer this question below, and give a thorough explanation. Whether the info you’ll read below will encourage you to take that important step in life and ink a part of your body is on you.
"Good morning po, kuya! May I ask something po? Ano po bang sinasabi ng Bible about sa tattoos and piercing? I was recently asked by friends and I’m afraid that I cannot explain—either with simple, or complex words. I want to be ready with an answer whenever my friends ask for my insight about this." <Bea V.> "Hello Bro Jeff, May I ask...I have encountered about two priests who interpreted the multiplication of loaves as people sharing their food with others. It was a miracle of sharing, not really multiplication. Is this another acceptable explanation?" - Scarlet
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