Category Archives: Character
The Joy of the Gospel
Pope Francis has been named The Person of the Year by Time Magazine, a worthy accolade to a man who has inspired billions of people and who has in less than a year rekindle the fires of faith everywhere. And … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Discipleship, The Good News
Tagged Doing good, Generosity, Grace
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Metanoia – A Spiritual Paradigm Shift
Yesterday, I met up with some friends and former colleagues. We had a great time reminiscing our glory days, when fired with the zeal and enthusiasm of a great visionary leader we set out to change the institution we were … Continue reading
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Tagged Doing good, Healing, Humility, Service
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Obedience
The first and most important virtue that my parents and other elders in my youth tried to teach me was obedience. In the seminary where I spent most of my formative years, obedience was the supreme virtue, even ahead of … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Love, Spirituality
Tagged Choice, Discipline, Learning, Wisdom
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Kintsukuroi
Life is fragile, subject to constant changes. Entropy is the law of nature, Everything eventually breaks down. Sudden upheavals happen with such regularity that the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry. Yet people are averse to … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Philippines/Filipino, Presence, Spirituality
Tagged Beauty, Serendipity, Suffering
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The Filipino Spirit and Adversity
Vitavi denique culpam, non laudem merui. ~ HoraceI do not deserve any praise just because I have avoided fault or avoided making a mistake. In the same way, doing an act of courage and bravery does not make me a … Continue reading
I Am A Child Of The Light
A lot of conventional wisdom seems to mitigate against being good and doing good. Evil men seem to prosper while the good guys finish last. The meek and the humble are often taken advantage of and exploited. Those who seek … Continue reading
Minima Maxime Facere
Among the joys and blessings of living in this day and age are the many options available to people. There are so many jobs available today that were unheard of when I was studying in college. Who would have thought … Continue reading
Unique and Special
I have always loved being a teacher I have found great joy and fulfillment in teaching Oh but I hate being directive and dogmatic Truth is universal; but everyone has his own truth I don’t relish being told what to … Continue reading
Wearing Masks in Daily Life
We often wear masks and what people see is not really what they get. The news and history is replete with stories of people being the exact opposite of whom they try to project they are. There are preachers who … Continue reading
Envy
Envy is the feeling of discontent or covetousness with regard to other’s advantages, success, possessions, achievements, talents, etc. It often leads to other negative feelings like anger, resentment, inadequacy, helplessness and disgust. It is one of the most potent causes … Continue reading
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Tagged Discipline, Doing good, Grace, Healing, Prayer
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