Category Archives: Discipleship
Musings on MLKJr Day
Last Monday was MLK Day in the US. His message and work for freedom, justice and equality remain relevant to this day. The bias and prejudices he opposed are still around even today. Many of them are deeply embedded in … Continue reading
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Tagged Justice, Sadness
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Sleep And Be In God’s Presence
Today is the birthday of a mentor, a brother, and a friend. He has gone to sleep in eternity. I am sharing one poem he wrote: There are nights when sleep does not come right away Go to bed, … Continue reading
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What Have We Done To Christmas?
As I try to insert myself into this calm and tranquil scene and soak the peace and serenity, the world around me is about to explode into a frenzy of shopping, feasting and merry-making. It is the end of the … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Generosity, Nature, Relationships
Tagged Christmas, Learning
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To Be A Hero
Every epic tale since time immemorial has always involved the hero/heroine going on a quest or a mission to rescue a princess, win a kingdom or save his people. Along the way, he encounters all sorts of difficulties and obstacles. … Continue reading
Pueblo Amante de Maria
This morning we joined the Spanish Community in our Parish in las mañanitas for our Lady of Guadalupe whose feast day it is today. And at the end of this week, the Filipino community will have their turn with the start … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Philippines/Filipino, Photography, The Good News, The USA
Tagged Christmas, Grace, Gratitude
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Forgiveness In The Time Of Advent
Autumn leaves can be breathtaking in their explosion of wild colors. Somehow, falling leaves in Autumn remind me of the Advent hymn Rorate Coeli: Drop down dew, ye heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain down the Just One. … Continue reading
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Tagged Forgiveness, Sin
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The First Disciple
Mary was the first disciple. She is also the model of perfect discipleship. I have learned the three essentials of discipleship from her. When the angel Gabriel told Mary of God’s plan for her, she asked, “How can this be … Continue reading
A Miracle
Today I witnessed a miracle. A good friend, Lambert, was ordained a deacon. And God willing, he will be ordained a priest in June next year. Nothing really miraculous there. Lambert was my contemporary in San Carlos Seminary. He was, … Continue reading
Posted in Change, Character, Discipleship, Family, Generosity, Identity, Mystery
Tagged Grace, Gratitude
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Saint Andrew Apostle
This is Saint Andrew’s Cross. Today is the Feast Day of Saint Andrew, the first apostle to be called by Jesus. He is the patron saint of Scotland, Russia and Greece, places known for rebellions and revolutions. Today is also … Continue reading
Silence
I finally got to see the movie Silence. It disturbed me a lot. The movie was well done. The cinematography was simple awesome. The music very apropos. And it had a power cast of characters. Their acting was Oscar-excellent. What … Continue reading