Monthly Archives: May 2016
Ignatian Spirituality and the Philippine Elections
“And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as … Continue reading
The Ascension and the Philippine Elections
Then he led them out as far as Bethany, raised his hands, and blessed them. As he blessed them he parted from them and was taken up to heaven. They did him homage and then returned to Jerusalem with great joy. ~ Luke 24:50-53 … Continue reading
Seek the Lord And Ask
Jesus said to his disciples: “Amen, amen, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.” ~ John 16:23-24 On this same … Continue reading
Mama. Ima. Nanay. Mother.
Jesus said to his disciples: “When a woman is in labor, she is in anguish because her hour has arrived; but when she has given birth to a child, she no longer remembers the pain because of her joy that … Continue reading
God Is In Control
Jesus said to his disciples: “Amen, amen, I say to you, you will weep and mourn, while the world rejoices; you will grieve, but your grief will become joy.” ~ John 16:20 We are not in control. God is in control. … Continue reading
May the Fourth Be With You
Jesus said to his disciples: “I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now. But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth.” ~ John 16:12-13 May the Fourth be with … Continue reading
Passage Into Old Age
Jesus said to Thomas, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, then you will also know my Father.” ~ John 14:6-7 In my younger years, … Continue reading
Do Good Anyway
Jesus said to the disciples, “The hour is coming when everyone who kills you will think he is offering worship to God.” ~ John 16:2 It is the conundrum of all ages: why do good men suffer and bad people prosper? … Continue reading
Peace!
Jesus said to his disciples: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” ~ John 14:27 Four years … Continue reading