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Whose side are you on—Peter or Paul?

Back then, I used to think it had to be either Peter or Paul.
Each had their own style, their own strengths. (Insert personal story here.)
But through study and reflection, I realized something deeper:
The foundation of the Church is not built on a choice between “Peter or Paul,”
—it’s built on Peter AND Paul.

And when I finally understood this, I began explaining it using something foundational to everything in existence:
Us. Humans.
We’re made of cells, right?
And cells, at their smallest unit, are made of atoms.
That’s right—Peter and Paul are like the atom of the Church.

And what makes up an atom?
Two key parts:
1. The nucleus, stable at the center, holding everything together.
2. The electron, constantly moving around, giving energy and motion.

Peter is the nucleus.
He is “The Rock.”
In the Gospel, Jesus said:
“You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My Church.”
This shows us the side of the Church that is stable—with order, with authority, with unity.
That’s why we have the office of the Pope—the successor of Peter.
Because without the Chair of Peter, the Church would be scattered. Everyone would go their own way.

But the Church can’t be all structure and no mission.
It won’t grow.

That’s where Paul comes in—
The electron, always moving.
He travelled constantly—Galatia, Rome, Corinth, Philippi—reaching out to the Gentiles.
He shows us that the Church must be alive, growing, and reaching outward.

If we had only Peter, we’d have order but no expansion.
If we had only Paul, we’d be like restless ants—busy, but without direction.

So we need both.
Peter and Paul.

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And this doesn’t just apply to the Church.
It applies to family life too.

In a family, there must be a nucleus—the father and mother.
They give order and structure.
Children aren’t the ones who set the rules.
That’s why we have the Fourth Commandment:
“Honor your father and your mother.”

If a child insists on making the rules, then maybe they should do the farming, work full-time, pay the bills—and let the parents go to school instead!
But that’s not how families are designed.
Children are the electrons—they move, they grow, they strive.
Their role is to study, work hard, and uplift the family.
From farming roots, to professionals, to entrepreneurs—families grow because each one fulfills their role.

In the parish, it’s the same.
The laity cannot override the priests.
The priests represent the successors of Peter.
In the diocese, it’s the bishop who has authority, not the priests.

And we, the lay faithful—what’s our role?
To move.
To go out.
To live the mission of the baptized.

Visit the sick.
Attend wakes.
Invite neighbors to Mass.
Be kind, be Christ-like wherever we go—
so that people may encounter Jesus through our lives as Catholics.

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And finally, sometimes we’re more like Peter—a source of stability.
Sometimes we’re more like Paul—a mover, a missionary.

But in our personal lives, while we are here on earth,
we’re more like electrons—constantly moving, making decisions, engaging with the world.

So the question is:
Who is at your center?
Who is your nucleus?

I hope the answer is God.

May it be the Lord whom we hold on to in every move we make,
in every relationship, in every challenge—
Not wealth, not power, not comfort, not fame.

Peter and Paul are the atom of the Church.
But God is the One who created them, and us.

And if we want to find the way, the truth, and the life—
we’ll only find it in God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

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Last week, our Lord defined who His sheep are—those who will be given eternal life.
This Sunday, we enter the beginning of His farewell discourse.
And before He leaves, Jesus gives one final command to all of them:

“Love one another.” (John 13:34)

Because when we love, we are no longer just sheep (which is already a beautiful image).
We become His disciples.

Truthfully, love is a word we often use because it brings joy, comfort, and warmth.
But if we’re being honest, it’s hard to live by.
And maybe that’s the point.
The most precious thing in the world should also be the most difficult to attain.

St. Paul said in 1 Corinthians that even the highest spiritual gifts—prophecy, healing, speaking in tongues—are nothing without love.
Even among the three great virtues—faith, hope, and love—he said the greatest of these is love.

Anything worth pursuing is difficult.
And perhaps that’s why our Good Shepherd had to show us how to love—because He is Love (1 John 4:8).

I remember almost ten years ago, my future wife gave a seminar on love.
One simple exercise from that talk stuck with me and eventually became part of our wedding vows.

It was this:
Take the verse from 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 and replace the word “love” with your own name.

“Love is patient and kind.
Love is not jealous or boastful; it is not arrogant or rude.
Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful.
Love does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth.
Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”

So I tried it:

“Joma is patient and kind. Joma is not jealous or boastful…”

I’ll be honest—it stung a little.
Because reading your name in those lines exposes you.
It forces you to ask: Is this really me? Am I really loving?

Now, as a Church, we are preparing for the Jubilee Year with the theme given by Pope Francis:
“Pilgrims of Hope.”

It’s inspired by Romans 5:5, which says:

“Hope does not disappoint us,
because God’s love has been poured into our hearts
through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.”

We often stop at the first part—“hope will not disappoint.”
But why doesn’t it disappoint?
Because of love.
Because of God’s love, which is already at work within us through the Holy Spirit.

So yes, we are pilgrims of hope.
We keep going despite all suffering—not because we’re strong, or wise, or talented—
but because we are loved.

And maybe that’s why love is so hard.
Because it’s worth it.

To love like Jesus is the hardest thing to do—especially when it comes to loving those who hurt us, reject us, or try to bring us down.

But here’s the challenge:
Isn’t this the only mission in life truly worth giving ourselves to?

To love like Jesus,
so that we may not only be called His sheep—
but His friends.
His disciples.

And if that’s not the greatest goal in life…
then what is?

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Everyone wants to be saved, to have eternal life.
It’s a deep topic, but Jesus said it clearly in the Gospel:
“I give them (My sheep) eternal life.” (John 10:28)

But what are the characteristics of His sheep?
Jesus said,
“They hear My voice, and they follow Me.” (John 10:27)

But how can we hear God’s voice in the middle of all the noise we have right now?
There are distractions from social media, overwhelming pressure at work or in business, difficult circumstances, and problems that weigh us down.

We are challenged to listen to His voice — in the silence of our hearts — in spite of all of it.
And we can only truly hear Him in the depth of our prayer.
Because in prayer, we are brought beyond the noise — into His presence.

Sometimes, just like St. Paul, we only hear God’s voice clearly not when we are strong and successful,
but when we are struck down — blinded — so that we can see again with spiritual eyes. (Acts 9:3–6)

So maybe the very noise or challenge that makes us feel weak is exactly what God is using to draw us into deeper prayer —
to train our hearts to discern His voice.

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“They follow Me.”

We’re not just sheep.
We’re also shepherds — in our own vocations:
in our professions, in our families, in our communities, and in the mission God has given us.

We don’t just follow Christ.
We walk in His footsteps — each in the calling we’ve received.

I remember what Pope Francis said:
“The good shepherd walks at the front to lead the flock,
in the middle to encourage those who are struggling,
and at the back to ensure no one is left behind.”

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So I ask myself:
Am I a good leader in my family?
Am I the first to show goodness, love, joy, hope, and faith —
especially in the way I face trials and challenges?

Like God the Father, who first showed love by creating us
and giving us His Only Son to save us…

Like Jesus, who showed the true meaning of love,
and revealed to us what is true, what is good, and what is beautiful.

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The shepherd in the middle — present and with his flock.

A true shepherd smells like the sheep.
Because he’s close.
He’s present. He’s near.

In families, one of the most underrated forms of shepherding is simply our presence.
When my father was alive, even when he said nothing —
just knowing he was in the other room gave me peace.

In the busyness of life, we sometimes forget how important it is
to let our loved ones — especially our children — feel that we are near.

And this is why I love the Eucharist.
It is the Real Presence of Jesus — body, blood, soul, and divinity —
still here with us, in that form.
That presence alone brings peace and hope.

Jesus, even today, continues to make His presence known —
especially through His Church.
He is the Good Shepherd among us.

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And lastly, the shepherd walks at the back of the flock.
Because a good shepherd watches over everyone — especially the weakest.

So I ask again:
When I am able, do I go out of my way to help the weak?

I’ve come to realize this:
Helping the weakest is not unfair.
It is mercy.

Jesus didn’t come for the perfect or the righteous.
He came for sinners — like me. (Luke 5:32)

And in one of His final acts,
He made sure we would not be left alone.
He gave us the Holy Spirit,
the Paraclete —
to walk with us, strengthen us, and care for us until He returns.

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We are all truly blessed.
Because we have The Good Shepherd —
who cares for us, guides us, and loves us.

All we need to do is listen to His voice.
Do not be afraid.
Do not harden your heart. (Hebrews 3:15)
And follow Him.

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To my co-shepherd in raising our children,
Happy Mother’s Day, Mommy.

To my own mother — whose voice truly shepherded us throughout our lives,
Happy Mother’s Day, Ma.

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