Monthly Archives: September 2019
Silence And Prayer
Praying puts us in touch with that which cannot be perceived by the senses. Whether done with others or alone, praying expresses our desire to embrace the ineffable. Whether in prayer or just to be with myself, I often spend … Continue reading
On Health, Healing And Being Holy
Access to affordable and quality healthcare is now generally acknowledged as a right. And governments are working to make that a reality. In the Philippines, the Universal Healthcare Act guarantees the provision to every Filipino of the highest possible quality of health care that … Continue reading
Regaining a Paradise Lost
When God created Adam and Eve, he gave them the earth as home. Untouched yet by human hands, I could imagine Earth then for the Paradise that it was: fresh, clean, virginal, pristine in her beauty. Ever since, we have … Continue reading
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Tagged Suffering
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Pain And Sufferings
Life is not easy. It is, in fact, difficult. Yet, people would want nothing more than to have a life of ease, comfort and pleasure. We work and struggle to eliminate all pain and suffering. That is a worthwhile and … Continue reading
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De Rerum Natura
It is the nature of the sun to burn and to shine. In the process it gives light and energy to everything around it for millions of miles. Yet, it is but one of a billion stars in a medium-sized … Continue reading
Put Out Into The Deep
I regularly meet up with a bunch former colleagues from the Business School where I used to teach. We mostly exchange war stories: an encounter here, a skirmish there, missteps and miscues all over the place, how we transformed an … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Character, Discipleship, Spirituality
Tagged Fidelity, Gratitude, Humility
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O Lord, Graciously Heal Us
At sunset, all who had people sick with various diseases brought them to him. He laid his hands on each of them and cured them. And demons also came out from many, shouting, “You are the Son of God.” But … Continue reading
Prayer In My Life
Often, my prayers and reflections lead me to thinking why I am here. My yearnings are many and varied. I do yearn for physical pleasures and material possessions. But my deepest and most persistent longing is to find out the … Continue reading
The Christ Mission
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed … Continue reading
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Use It or Lose It
Morning has broken and the sun rises over the Sierra Madre mountains, once more to give its light, warmth and energy to the planet below. The trees and the plants are astir to give shade, food and fresh air, nourishing … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Nature, Principles, Spirituality
Tagged Wisdom
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