Notes from the Author (Manny Blas):
The commentaries are an exegetical interpretation of the Gospel passages. Exegesis tries to understand the intended message of the evangelist when the passage was written at that time and place. It is different from eisegesis, which is personal reflection, which is also important. Exegesis normally requires a lot of study and research. AI tools now makes it much easier to access solid exegetical insights The author completed an M.A. in Religious Studies in a Catholic seminary (2004). I review and edit each post to make sure it is theologically sound andrelevant to our BECs. AI helps with the research; I take full responsibility for the final content.
We are the Basic Ecclesial Communities (BEC's) of the Parish of St. James the Great, Ayala Alabang Village. The BEC is a new way of being a church. We bring the church into the neighborhood by making Jesus and the Good News felt by our neighbors through Fellowship, Prayer, Outreach, and Formation activities. 