Monthly Archives: November 2014

Hopes and Expectations in Advent

Posted on November 30, 2014 by

I recently came across these lines from the great Catholic writer Hilaire Belloc: Kings live in palaces and pigs in sties But youth in expectation. Youth is wise. Yes, as a youth, I still remember the excitement that comes with … Continue reading →

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The Beloved

Posted on November 29, 2014 by

As the sun rises and sets, the seasons come and go. While the moon waxes and wanes, the tides ebb and flow. With the passing of the seasons, my life is opening like a door. And as the tides drift … Continue reading →

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Morning After Thanksgiving

Posted on November 28, 2014 by

I love the unfolding of the seasons It is like opening a bag filled with presents. There is always so much to be thankful for, Each day is blessings-full, heaven sent. I asked Jane, my sweet little angel, what she … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving

Posted on November 27, 2014 by

I thank God for my senses, which I do not do very often. With my eyes, I am able to take great delight in colors and see events unfolding. With my ears, I get enraptured by sounds and rhythms, both … Continue reading →

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Witnessing

Posted on November 26, 2014 by

In my youth, I loved reading the lives of Christian martyrs, often imagining myself to be among their ranks. Today, I am not so sure if I would have the courage to face such a fate. I read about all … Continue reading →

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The End-time

Posted on November 25, 2014 by

One of my favorite songs goes: “They say that all good things must end someday. Autumn leaves must fall.” The end will eventually come. This causes anxiety in many people. Specially with the turmoil going on around us. Ferguson has … Continue reading →

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Authentic Generosity

Posted on November 24, 2014 by

I sometimes pray for more blessings in my life so that I can be more generous and more giving. That is offering out of my plenitude and abundance. I do feel a bit selfish when I am worried that I … Continue reading →

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Beyond Space and Time

Posted on November 23, 2014 by

As I woke up this morning, I looked at the clock on the wall. Seeing it was still kinda early, I thought to stay in bed a little longer. As I drifted between wakefulness and sleepiness, I found myself recalling … Continue reading →

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A God of Surprises

Posted on November 22, 2014 by

My God is an awesome God. He is also very counter-intuitive and always full of surprises. He likes to make the first last and the last first. He challenges His people to seek perfection by embracing the cross. And there … Continue reading →

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A Sacred Space

Posted on November 21, 2014 by

The volume of pedestrian traffic usually determines whether a certain location is good for business. Thus, because of the high volume of pedestrian traffic around churches and temples, these places often and soon enough attract businesses of all sorts. I … Continue reading →

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