Monthly Archives: June 2013
Blessed Are We Who Have Been Given This Earthly Paradise
Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. ‘Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit … Continue reading
When I’m Down, I Look Up.
When life’s burdens bend you down so that you only see the ground, lift your head up high and see how marvelous is the sky. Today I got a letter of thanks from a nephew for the “remote support and … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Life, Mystery, Photography
Tagged Beauty, Blessings, Change, Suffering, Wisdom
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Tears are the Language of the Heart
Teacher Ciello, one of our good friends from the AGS, posted this update on her Facebook page about the first day of school: “A little boy was so upset this afternoon. He was really crying. He wanted to drink Milo … Continue reading
My Heart Beats For You
The heart has always been the symbol of life and love. Life ceases when the heart stops beating. When I first experienced the thrill of love, it was through the stronger beatings of my heart that I become aware of … Continue reading
Why Young Children Love to Say NO
To a new-born baby, it and its mother are one. From the womb till the first years of its life, a baby sees itself as part of its mother. And then from the ‘Terrible Two’ phase and onward, a baby … Continue reading
My God is the God of the Living
I find great consolation in the Resurrection. I find deep inspiration in the reality of life after death; that death is but a portal to the next level; that life goes on beyond my present reality. For many, life after … Continue reading
A Good Christian Is A Good Citizen
It is amazing that Jesus also had to deal with taxes during his time. One of the twelve (Matthew) used to be a tax collector. Taxes are an essential element when people agree to live together in community. They are … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Human Rights
Tagged Generosity, Service
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Small Thoughts On A Monday Morning
Man is always awed by what is big and grand: the vastness of the universe, the lavish abundance of nature, massive structures, epic stories. Thus, man often aspires to be big and bigger. But there is power in what is … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Mystery, Spirituality
Tagged Wisdom
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Blessed, Broken and Given
Yesterday, Anabelle and I went for a hike at the Muir Woods in Mill Valley, Marin County. I lucked on this shot of the giant redwoods standing tall and straining up to the sky, soaking up energy and sustenance from … Continue reading
Posted in Encounter, Life, Nature, Photography, The Good News
Tagged Blessings, Grace, Gratitude, joy
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My Guides To Daily Living
What or who guides me in doing the things that I do? By what authority do I do these things? In my moments of prayer and solitude, I would say it is my faith in God and his son Jesus … Continue reading