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CERTIFICATE IN BIBLICAL STUDIES (CBS)
A biblical studies program at the Diocesan Shrine of Jesus the Divine Word in the Diocese of Cubao
Randolf Flores
Jan 194 min read
Sto Niño and the "Wunderkind" in Isaiah
A Third Christmas For Filipinos, the Feast of Santo Niño is often considered a "third Christmas." The first is celebrated during Simbang...
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Randolf Flores
Jan 162 min read
Excitement Builds for City on a Hill Bible Festival 4!
Get ready, Diocese of Cubao! The much-anticipated City on a Hill Bible Festival 4 is just around the corner, set to inspire and unite...
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Randolf Flores
Jan 43 min read
Rising Star for Everyone
by Fr. Randy Flores, SVD January 4, 2025 - For the Epiphany Sunday Readings: Isa 60:1-6; Eph 3:2-3; Mat 2:1-12 Exactly 50 years ago, on...
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Randolf Flores
Jan 33 min read
Enthroning the Bible: What Does It Mean?
The enthronement of the Bible during National Bible Month symbolizes the central place of the Word of God in the life of individuals,...
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Randolf Flores
Dec 25, 20244 min read
In the Beginning Was the Word
Notes on the Prologue of the Gospel of John by Fr. Randy Flores, SVD AI visual depiction of the profound mystery of the Incarnation as...
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Randolf Flores
Dec 24, 20248 min read
The Fifth Gospel: Isaiah of Christmas
December 24/25 By Fr. Randy Flores, SVD Commentary on Isaiah 9 based on J. Blenkinsopp, Isaiah 1-39 , Anchor Bible (2000) ---- The early...
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Randolf Flores
Dec 22, 20243 min read
The Kingdom
December 24 Simbang-Gabi Fr. Randy Flores, SVD Readings: First Reading: Second Samuel 7: 1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms...
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Randolf Flores
Dec 22, 20245 min read
Malachi: A “Small but Terrible” Prophetic Book of Christmas
by Fr. Randy Flores, SVD December 23 Simbang Gabi Reading 1, Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24; Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14;...
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Randolf Flores
Dec 21, 20243 min read
Micah: The Farmer as Prophet, and the Herald of Christmas
by Fr. Randy Flores, SVD For the 4th Sunday of Advent, December 22, 2024 The prophet Micah, whose name means "Who is like YHWH?" stands...
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Randolf Flores
Dec 20, 20244 min read
December 21 Simbang-Gabi: The Bridegroom in Her Womb
by Fr. Randy Flores, SVD Readings: Sg 2:8-14; Luke 1:39-45 The first reading is taken from an Old Testament book called the Song of...
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Randolf Flores
Dec 19, 20245 min read
Ahaz, the "Snake", and the Prophecy of Christmas
By: Fr. Randy Flores, SVD Dec 20 Simbang Gabi First Reading: Isaiah 7: 10-14. Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 24: 1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6. Gospel:...
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Randolf Flores
Dec 18, 20245 min read
From Samson's Fall to Christmas Hope
Dec 19 Simbang Gabi First Reading: Judges 13:2-7,24-25a Gospel: Luke 1:5-25 By Fr. Randy Flores, SVD A Few Good Men” and the Quest for...
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Randolf Flores
Dec 17, 20243 min read
Jeremiah's Whispering Hope
by Fr. Randy Flores, SVD for December 18 | Simbang Gabi First Reading: Jeremiah 23:5-8 Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25 What does Jeremiah have to...
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Randolf Flores
Dec 17, 20242 min read
The Lion, the King, and the Crib
DECEMBER 17 Genesis 49:2, 8-10; Psalm 72; Matthew 1:1-17 Yesterday, December 16, we marveled at the idea of a Talking Donkey at...
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Randolf Flores
Dec 15, 20242 min read
The Talking Donkey at Christmas
At the pre-Christmas gathering for students of the Certificate in Biblical Studies (CBS), one of the highlights was a Bible quiz game. A...
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Randolf Flores
Dec 6, 20241 min read
Registration Now Open for the Second Semester of the Certificate in Biblical Studies (CBS): Scholarships Available for New First-Year Students
The Certificate in Biblical Studies (CBS) program is now accepting registrations for its second semester! This program is a unique...
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Randolf Flores
Dec 2, 20247 min read
Scripture and Mission: The Anamnetic-Epicletic Prayer for Episcopal Ordination
On The Prayer for the Ordination of a Bishop Excerpt from: Marco Benini , Liturgical Hermeneutics of Sacred Sacripture (Catholic...
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Randolf Flores
Aug 28, 20244 min read
"Scripture Teaches Nothing but Charity": Saint Augustine on Interpreting the Sacred Scripture
In the summer of 386, in Milan, under a fig tree, a distressed and weeping Aurelius Augustine—now known as St. Augustine—heard a child’s...
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Randolf Flores
Aug 18, 20241 min read
CBS 2024 Program Kicks Off with Inspiring Liturgy
Dear friends, We're excited to announce the opening of the 2024 Certificate in Biblical Studies (CBS) program. The launch was marked by a...
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