Category Archives: Discipleship
Have You Heard About Him?
Herod said, “John I beheaded. Who then is this about whom I hear such things?” And he kept trying to see him. ~ Luke 9:9 I first heard about him from my mother as early as I could remember. From … Continue reading
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Behold, Your Mother!
When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” ~ John 19:26 I see a lot of my father in … Continue reading
The Way Of The Cross
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. ~ John 3:16 At the deepest level, faith is counter-intuitive. And no one has … Continue reading
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Changes Happen Through The Poor
Today is the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. When God decided to send His only begotten Son to take on our humanity, He chose not a princess nor someone from royalty but a poor maiden from a … Continue reading
Blessed Are The Poor?
Raising his eyes toward his disciples Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for the Kingdom of God is yours. ~ Luke 6:20 Is it indeed a blessing to be poor? Many people would rather be rich. Yet, many of … Continue reading
The Cost Of Discipleship
“Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. Which of you wishing to construct a tower does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough for its … Continue reading
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Duc In Altum
After he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” Simon said in reply, “Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing, but at your command … Continue reading
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Father’s Day
Facebook was full of positive vibes today with so many beautiful thoughts and wonderful wishes for fathers. With all the paeans being sung for fathers, their love and dedication and how they have influenced, shaped and molded so many live, … Continue reading
Ignatian Spirituality and the Philippine Elections
“And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as … Continue reading
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Seek the Lord And Ask
Jesus said to his disciples: “Amen, amen, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.” ~ John 16:23-24 On this same … Continue reading