Category Archives: Character
Choice And Changes
I can be self-absorbed in my pain and be miserable. Or, I can chose to still be a giving and generous person in my sufferings and see that pain is an essential ingredient of life. Some of y pain is … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Environment, Evil, Human Rights, Life, Stewardship
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Generosity And Pain
I became very selfish and self-preoccupied in my pain. I became fixated on my suffering and on my needs. I became very grasping and wanting things for myself, done my way and in my time. I wanted God to do … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Death, Generosity, Spirituality
Tagged joy, Suffering
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The Pain
I went into surgery praying for an uneventful procedure and an expeditious recovery. Then, I offered whatever pain I would experience as a sacrifice in atonement for my sins and as a sacrifice for the relief of the pain in the world … Continue reading
Confessing the Magnificat
One very Catholic practice is confessing one’s sins to a priest. It can also be a very intimidating and frightening experience. Imagine telling another man all your sins and asking for forgiveness. Many keep away from this sacrament because of … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Forgiveness
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Lessons Not Too Late For The Learning
One of the greatest blessings in my life is being married to Anabelle. At its best, it is indeed a bed of roses: soft, sweetly-scented, comfortable and colorful. there have been bad times as well when the thorns tear at … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Discipleship, Presence
Tagged Learning, Truth
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Praying For Priests and Pastors
Today is the feast day of St. john Vianney, the Cure d’ Ars and the patron saint of parish priests. He was a simple man, who barely made it through his priestly studies because he had difficulties with Latin. He would … Continue reading
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Tagged Being a Father, Discipline, Doing good
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Doing Good Now
Life is often difficult and it can be complicated. We do not need to make it any more difficult nor any more complicated than it already is. There is an easy and simple way to do it. And Christ showed … Continue reading
Questions
Believing and following Christ would probably have been easier had I lived during His time on earth. I imagine myself crisscrossing the lake of Tiberias visiting the towns and villages of Galilee, to be with people or to get away … Continue reading
Truth Can Be Fatal
Man, by nature, always desires to do what is good, to create and admire what is beautiful, and to proclaim and tell the truth. Often, it is the last one that many people have trouble with. Even the most depraved … Continue reading
Temperaments And The Spiritual Life
Martha must be the patron saint of OC people. She is the typical homemaker, practical and always busy doing something. When Jesus came visiting, she would go immediately to meet and welcome Him and then busy herself in the kitchen … Continue reading
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