Monthly Archives: December 2018
In Need of Redemption
In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. … Continue reading
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What Child Is This?
What has come upon the world for it to have changed so? It used to be that the birth of a child was a wonderful event eagerly awaited with much joyful anticipation. Now, children are seen as a burden, their … Continue reading
The Most Proactive Person in the Gospels
What would you do if you found out that your fiancée was pregnant before your wedding. And the baby isn’t even yours. The expected reaction will be anger and bitterness over such huge betrayal. In the heat of passion, one … Continue reading
My Song, My Life
The Gospel reading for today is the genealogy of Jesus. It may have been fictionalized but it does make for interesting reading. Jesus’ family tree is a colorful one. It includes a murderer and an adulterer, Jews and Gentiles, the … Continue reading
Rejoice and Be Glad
Every epic tale since time immemorial has always involved the hero going forth on a quest or a mission to rescue the princess, or to win a kingdom or to save his people from the enemy or an impending disaster. … Continue reading
The Shit Hole We’re In
Once, there was a toddler that fell into a shit hole and he was crying and crying. The people around gathered and tried to get him out. Some suggested to drop a rope or a ladder but the toddler wouldn’t … Continue reading
Snippets of a Conversation
I dreamt I was having this conversation in my dream last night. “Thank you, Lord, for all the blessings you have sent my way. You have given me more than I deserve. My heart is overflowing with gladness and joy.” … Continue reading
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Today is the Feast of our Lady of Guadalupe. In all the authenticated Marian apparitions, our Lady always chose to show herself to poor and simple people like Juan Diego, on Tepeyac Hill and asking them to deliver her messages. … Continue reading
Praying For Hope
Two persons looking at the same picture can see two completely different things. One person may see the dark clouds foreboding a coming storm. Another one will see the interesting interplay of dull and vibrant colors. I have some friends, … Continue reading
What Are You Waiting For?
Waiting is part of being human. The longing and yearning somehow humanizes us. There is something about life today though that is averse to waiting. We want everything now: instant gratification. That explains a lot of the anger, anxiety and … Continue reading