Monthly Archives: January 2015
Water And Word
The land is parched and dry Under a cloudless sky Drought has made the earth thirsty Crying to the heavens for mercy. But unless the bright blue yonder Turns grey and echo with thunder And the winds come to call … Continue reading
They Must Increase, I Must Decrease
December of 2013 was my best December as far back as I can remember. December of 2014 was the most miserable. December 2013, Anabelle and I were busy preparing for Macky’s and Lani’s wedding and catching up with friends we … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Mystery, Relationships
Tagged Growing Older, Serendipity
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Fears And Faith
Fear often immobilizes me or throws me into panic. Faith frees me of my fears and I can move forward calmly and peacefully. There are many things I am afraid of: the unknown, uncertainty, rejection, failure, pain, suffering, people, place … Continue reading
A Personal Mission Statement
The poor always hope that today will be better than yesterday, And tomorrow better yet than today. We are all poor one way or another, Praying for the fulfillment for what is lacking in life. There has never been as … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Discipleship, Human Rights
Tagged Generosity, Grace, Poetry, Prayer
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Daily Prayer
The flurries of the holidays are over and things are starting to settle into their daily routine. Children are back in school. Parents are back to their places of work. And everyone is again busy with the ordinary activities and … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Relationships
Tagged Discipline, Prayer
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Unbroken
One line from the movie Unbroken, which we watched last night, has been playing over and over in my mind, “If I can take it, I will make it.” It echoes Nietzsche’s “What does not destroy me makes me stronger.” One … Continue reading
A Career In Teaching And Healing
Two activities occupied much of the public ministry of Jesus: the preaching and teaching of the Gospel, and the healing of the sick and making whole those afflicted with illnesses. The teaching part can also be seen as a form … Continue reading
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Tagged Contribution, Doing good, Service
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Stars And Magi
For as long as man has been on earth, he has always been looking up to the stars in awe, with wonder and with inspiration, for meaning and for guidance. Just as the Magi searched the skies for their star, astrophysicists … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Nature, Photography, Presence
Tagged Christmas, Serendipity, Wisdom
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Life Is Precious
Life is precious. But its value is not like that of a diamond: beautiful, strong and almost indestructible. Although, it can be like that sometimes as in moments of triumph and victory. But a diamond is not a living thing. … Continue reading
Get Up And Go On The New Year
It is the second day of the New Year and it is back to the regular grind for most people. The early risers and the achievers have started off at the break of dawn and soon everyone will be busy with … Continue reading