Monthly Archives: July 2013
Finding God in Everyday Life
I pray everyday but I do not consider myself particularly religious. I try to be a good person but I know there are a lot of bad things in me. Even my online persona is most likely different from the … Continue reading
Teacher. Mentor. Healthworker.
Jonathan and Jane go to Saint Clare School where Fr. George Aranha is pastor. I love going with them to their school community mass because I love hearing the homilies of Fr. George. I always pick up morsels of wisdom … Continue reading
When My Faith Wavers, I Look Back With Gratitude and Humility
When I was growing up, I thought the world of my little hometown, Angeles. I thought it was an awesome place, possible the best one in the world, to grow up in. I was quite ready and resigned to the … Continue reading
Pope Francis Rocks As He Keeps Rocking the Church
Pope Francis was reported in the media today, asking priests and religious to practice a simpler and humbler lifestyle when it comes to their choice of cars and other modern gadgets. In part the report said: As part of his … Continue reading
Self-Evident Truths
There are some truths that are self evident, as the Declaration of Independence declares – that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; among these rights are life, liberty and the … Continue reading
The Spirit Moves
The strength and greatness of the USA lies in its open and welcoming nature. Throughout her history, she has always been a haven and a refuge for people who are persecuted, rejected and ostracized by their own people and society. … Continue reading
We Are What We Celebrate
The dawning of the 4th of July over the Silicon Valley. Today, the greatest nation on earth celebrates its birthday as a nation. This is one birth that was conceived by choice. The Founding Fathers of this nation consciously and … Continue reading
Making Sense of it All
There are many things I do not understand. There are many things that do not make sense to me. Over the years, I have found answers to some on my questions. But there are many more left unanswered. I guess … Continue reading
Bridge Over Troubled Water
And when Jesus got into the boat, his disciples followed him. A windstorm arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him up, saying, … Continue reading
The Pursuit of Happiness
This week’s issue of Time magazine is devoted to the American ‘inalienable right’ to the Pursuit of Happiness. Three thoughts have kept on lingering in my mind after reading the lead article. First, the American Founding Fathers based the new … Continue reading