Category Archives: Discipleship
An Alternative Life Choice
The life of Sister Mary Cordis, aka Margarita, as a contemplative nun is a witnessing to the possibility of alternative lifestyles other than the all too obvious choices presented as desirable by the world. Her choice of a life of … Continue reading
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Tagged Choice, Discipline, joy
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Finding a Hidden Treasure
We live in the Information Age, where information is the currency of business and the basis of economic value. It is amazing how information drives our lives today. Everyday, we see more and more applications of information in our lives. … Continue reading
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Tagged Beginnings, Change, Choice, Learning, Wisdom
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In My Finitude Are The Seeds Of Infinitude
One of the greatest capability of man is his freedom to choose. In the face of the constant changes of life, I always have a choice. And yet, this great power is rooted in man’s basic deficiency – his finitude, … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Choice, Grace, Serendipity
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Moments of Grace
My faith can sometimes be so weak and shallow that I still want and look for signs and proofs that God exists; that there is life after death and that I am destined for eternal life and happiness with God. … Continue reading
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Tagged Grace, Prayer, Temptation
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It’s Take Three For Me
This is the third time in three weeks that today’s Gospel reading has come up: June 27, July 16 and today. Is there something magical or mystical about the number Three? The human mind is more accustomed to dualities: day … Continue reading
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Tagged Discovery Weekend, Learning
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The Story of the Seeds
These past few days I have dug myself into a rut of self-pity and misery. I have driven the one person I have loved the most away from me. I have allowed the evil one to steal the goodness … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Discipleship, Nature, Photography, Sin
Tagged Choice, Forgiveness, Poetry
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A Doubting Faith
My faith has never been one of absolute certitude. I am often beset by doubts. I imagine myself in the presence of my God but sometimes I feel I am all alone. There is nobody else there. I imagine myself … Continue reading
Struggles and Life
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Everyone longs for rest from labor and toil. This is specially true for peasants working the soil. But even those who in everyday life … Continue reading
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Tagged Discipline, Doing good, Poetry, Suffering
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The Fruits of the Spirit
There is so much evil in the world today masquerading as good. Affluence is held up as the good life and the ultimate purpose of man’s existence. Hedonism and sheer pleasure are portrayed as true happiness and to be enjoyed … Continue reading
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Tagged Choice, Discipline, Fidelity
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A Glimpse and a Glance
I know that I am weak. I am often wrong and I stumble. I know I am always in need of mercy and forgiveness. I am not a big time sinner like a crook or a murderer or an adulterer. … Continue reading
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Tagged Forgiveness, Grace, Growing Older, Humility
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