Category Archives: Character
Masks And Reality
There is no one so blind as one who refuses to see; and no one harder to wake up as one who pretends to sleep. Often, I live my life with different masks on and with a lot of pretensions. … Continue reading
Be Not Like Whitened Sepulchres
Jesus said, “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You are like whitened sepulchres, which appear beautiful on the outside, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of filth. Even so, on the outside you … Continue reading
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Be Not a Hypocrite
There is a lot of doublespeak in the world today. People say one thing to hide what they really mean, sometimes saying one thing to signify the exact opposite of what they are saying. There is a lot of politically … Continue reading
Being True to One’s Deepest Self
In this weary world we live in, full of restless lives and fervent hopes and dreams, I need to constantly affirm what I believe in. I believe that light is stronger than darkness, that love always triumphs over anger and … Continue reading
Poverty as a Choice
Two days ago, Jesus declared: “Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division.” Yesterday, he told the young man: “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what … Continue reading
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Treasures of the Heart
A tree does not bear fruits and say to itself that it does so to serve nature and humanity. Gold does not glitter and say to itself that it does so to become a thing of value to men. It … Continue reading
Wealth Impoverishes
There is nothing more impoverishing that wealth and riches. I have heard it said rich people will make better public servants because they will not steal anymore like an ordinary person would. Our recent history has proven this false … Continue reading
What Should I Ask For?
“And I tell you, ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, … Continue reading
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Devotion And Commitment
In the face of extreme adversity and difficulty, my usual response has been to walk away from a person or a situation. I move on and start anew. But there are certain people and situations I shall never walk away … Continue reading
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And Who Is my Neighbor?
The neighbor is not he who passed by on the opposite side, in order not to be bothered in one self-busy-ness, Not to have to attend to someone in distress, Not to lose time and money to help another person. … Continue reading
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