Cathedral of Saint Michael Kalibo Sermons

Faith begins with believing that God is always with us, in both joy and hardship. A life of faith acknowledges God in all things—not just in words, but in daily actions. True faith is not hidden or passive; it actively shapes how we live and how we treat others.

Let us not be trapped by earthly riches. Instead, let us use them as a way to serve. When we give, we free our hearts from materialism and open them to God. So when should we start? The answer is simple: Help the Poor—start now.

God uses the little things—our time, money, words, and actions—to build His Kingdom in us and through us.

The Gospel reminds us that the greatest joy is not in comfort or success, but in finding the lost and bringing them back into God’s loving embrace. Let us never tire of searching. Let us always rejoice in every soul found. For truly, there is joy in finding the lost.

To Become a Disciple in the biblical sense is to follow Jesus fully and faithfully, no matter the cost.

Instead of feeding your pride, choose to humble yourself. Humility can be elusive and requires constant effort. We must be mindful and regularly examine our hearts to ensure that pride does not take root. Thankfully, God grants us the grace to cultivate humility within us.

Strive with God's grace. Life presents us with countless struggles—whether at work, in school, or in our personal lives. Yet, in the midst of these challenges, we must remember to live out the gift of salvation daily.

By choosing to embrace hard truths, we allow ourselves to be cleansed, burning away ungodly principles and replacing them with His perfect goodness.

Loving those we may not fully understand or immediately trust, we are living out the very heart of faith—believing in what we do not see.

We are called to live each day with the awareness that God is the Source of Everything we have. Let us use His blessings not merely for personal comfort but to bless and uplift others.

Do Not Stop Praying. Prayer is our direct line of communication with the Father. So, do not stop praying. Come before Him daily. Pour out your heart. Trust in His perfect will. Because in prayer, we grow closer to God—and in persistence, we grow stronger in faith.

Keep Jesus at the center of your life. By recognizing His presence, setting the right priorities, and receiving His gifts—you can truly place Jesus at the Center of your life. Let this homily be a guiding light in your spiritual journey.

Love God and to love our neighbor. We must recognize and receive the deep love that God has for each of us. We are called to put that love into action

Receive Jesus everyday. By receiving Jesus everyday, we allow ourselves to be reborn into a new and transformed life. Continue to welcome Him daily—until eternity.

We are called by God. Follow God wholeheartedly. We must be willing to let go of worldly riches, personal attachments, and even relationships that hinder our spiritual journey.

The Eucharist is the very heart of our Christian journey. Let us thank God for His boundless love, and strive to live each day as a grateful response to His grace.

The Holy Trinity is a living example of how we are called to love.

+Bp. Romie-Jun Peñalosa reminded us that the Holy Spirit is our divine Helper. He equips us with the courage, wisdom, and grace needed to carry out the mission entrusted to us.

The significance of the Ascension is the beginning of the calling of Christ's witnesses

In today's homily, we are reminded to live in peace. Peace is the fullness of God's blessing.

Experience God's love. We can only truly love others if we love like Christ. God’s love is rooted in His perfect goodness.

Learn how to live with the Shepherd. Just as a shepherd knows each of his sheep by name, and the sheep recognize and follow only their shepherd’s voice, we too are invited to build a deep, personal relationship with God.

Life is filled with thorns, trials, and hardships, but Christ’s love is far greater than them all. Trust in the love of Jesus.

In his homily this Sunday, +Bp. Romie-Jun Peñalosa reminded us of three important things this Easter season: stay focused on Jesus, stay with our community, and think twice before we act.

Believe today that Christ is risen, because our lives are deeply connected to His. If Christ is resurrected, then we, too, are resurrected with Him. This truth offers not only hope for the future but also purpose for today.