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Francis D. Alvarez, SJ
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Francis D. Alvarez, SJ

Fr. Francis teaches Theology, Education and Scripture at both the Ateneo de Manila University and Loyola School of Theology. As a classroom teacher, he is first and foremost a student. As a professor, he sees himself primarily as a pastor.

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Have you ever felt abandoned?
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - March 29, 2026 - 7:00am
“And about three o’clock, Jesus cried out in a loud voice, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ which means, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’”
What stones are blocking your prayer?
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - March 22, 2026 - 8:00am
Our Gospel today (John 11:1-45) can be read not only as the story of how Lazarus was raised back to life, but also as a lesson on how new life can be breathed into our prayer.
What is blinding you?
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - March 15, 2026 - 8:00am
In today’s Gospel (John 9:1–41), a man born blind receives sight, while the blindness of others is revealed.
What are you really thirsting for?
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - March 8, 2026 - 7:00am
As we approach the halfway point of Lent, let us pause to reflect on the journey we have taken so far.
What is transfiguration?
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - March 1, 2026 - 7:00am
Last week, we asked “What is temptation?” This led us to reflect on the hierarchy of goods. Temptation arises when lower goods are presented as if they were higher goods. Sin occurs when we choose the...
What is temptation?
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - February 22, 2026 - 8:30am
Socrates, in Plato’s Protagoras, asserts that no one willingly chooses what is bad.
Was Jesus too strict or too lenient with the Law?
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - February 15, 2026 - 7:00am
There is a pattern in Jesus’ speech in our Gospel today (Matthew 5:17-37).
When is salt not salty?
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - February 8, 2026 - 7:00am
In our Gospel today (Matthew 5:13-16), Jesus warns, “If salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned?
What does it mean to be blessed?
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - February 1, 2026 - 8:00am
Nine times in today’s Gospel (Matthew 5:1-12), Jesus repeats a single word: Blessed. But what does it really mean to be blessed?
Is it time to withdraw?
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - January 25, 2026 - 7:00am
“When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee” (Matthew 4:12).
Why a child?
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - January 18, 2026 - 7:00am
St. Teresa of Avila (1515–1582) once saw a young boy outside her convent.
Is Christmas just about a baby?
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - January 11, 2026 - 8:00am
Today is the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord.
Why myrrh?
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - January 4, 2026 - 11:35am
Why did the Magi offer the baby Jesus gold, frankincense and myrrh?
What was it like to be Jesus’ parents?
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - December 28, 2025 - 8:00am
Was it easy for Joseph and Mary to raise Jesus?
What thresholds do you need to cross? (4 of 4)
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - December 21, 2025 - 7:00am
In the first week of Advent, we considered the threshold of the “I don’t know,” leaving behind our yearning for certainty and learning to live with mystery.
What thresholds do you need to cross? (3 of 4)
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - December 14, 2025 - 7:00am
On this Third Sunday of Advent, we venture into even more thresholds and continue our adventure…
What thresholds do you need to cross? (2 of 4)
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - December 7, 2025 - 5:28am
Advent comes at the threshold of a new year.
What thresholds do you need to cross? (Part 1 of 4)
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - November 30, 2025 - 7:00am
Advent comes at the threshold of a new year.
How do you want to die?
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - November 23, 2025 - 7:00am
“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom,” pleads one of the men crucified beside Christ in our Gospel today. Luke identifies him only as a criminal, but tradition remembers him as a thief....
What really matters?
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - November 16, 2025 - 6:00am
In our Gospel today (Luke 21:5–19), Jesus noticed how people were awestruck by the temple’s grandeur and its adornments. And so he prophesied: “The days will come when there will not be left a stone...
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