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Francis D. Alvarez, SJ
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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When was the last time you got goosebumps?
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - May 31, 2026 - 7:00am
If the Holy Trinity were merely a mathematical mystery of how one can be three and three can be one, then only a few people would find it exciting.
How can your wounds be some of your best parts?
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - May 24, 2026 - 8:00am
In our Gospel today, the disciples were hiding behind locked doors, anxious and afraid, when Jesus came and stood in their midst.
Can worship be mixed with doubt?
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - May 17, 2026 - 9:08am
In our Gospel today (Matthew 28:16-20), the eleven disciples climbed a mountain to meet the risen Jesus.
Is God’s love conditional?
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - May 10, 2026 - 8:00am
Is God’s love conditional? The people I study the Bible with all adamantly said, “No!”
How can we judge without being judgmental?
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - May 3, 2026 - 7:00am
“Stop judging, that you may not be judged” (Matthew 7:1). Is the first part of this command possible? Is it even advisable?
Do you really want God to be your Shepherd?
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - April 26, 2026 - 7:30am
In our Gospel today (John 10:1-10), we are given the image of a Shepherd who calls the sheep by name. Isn’t the need to be known one of our deepest longings?
What are your expectations of God?
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - April 19, 2026 - 8:00am
In our Gospel today (Luke 24:13-35), two of Jesus’ disciples are talking about the crucifixion of the Lord in Jerusalem when Jesus starts walking with them.
Why wounds?
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - April 12, 2026 - 7:00am
Imagine that you are the Resurrected Christ.
What does Easter mean (according to BTS)?
by Francis D. Alvarez, SJ - April 5, 2026 - 8:00am
“2.0” talks not just about a return but an upgrade.
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.
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