Category Archives: Discipleship
Come And Heal Our Land
Living in the presence of the Lord and following Jesus are not a bed of roses. In fact, His path is the way of the cross, of suffering, of self-surrender. And like Mary, we wonder aloud: “How will this be?” … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Fidelity, Healing
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This is the Oratory/Chapel of the new Xavier School Campus in Nuvali in the gathering dusk. Today is the feast day of St. Francis Xavier. In many mysterious and blessed ways, Xavier has played a major role in my life. … Continue reading
I Have Decided to Follow
Even from my earliest years, I have always felt a certain longing and hunger inside me, prodding and urging me on. I have also always heard a certain call and clear invitation from someone, somewhere to follow a certain direction, … Continue reading
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Tagged Discipline, Doing good, Gratitude
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I Will Endure
According to the Law of Entropy, everything eventually breaks down. In fact, everything in the universe is fragile. Life itself is fragile. And yet fragility produces the pieces from which new life and new levels of existence are created. In … Continue reading
It used to be that kings ruled the earth. Their word was the law. Anyone who disobeyed the king was punished, not too rarely by death. One who earned the king’s favor was given great honors, lands and titles. Today, … Continue reading
Early Morning Conversations
From my earliest years, I have always been fascinated by you seeking to know better and love you more. Even before I was fully aware of the world around me, I had been wondering what you were doing in our … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Gratitude, Love, Prayer
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God Works With Worms?
Anabelle and I were with some friends yesterday in a vermiculture farm. These tangles of worms look so slimy, dirty and even abominable. Yet, they are part and parcel of the beautiful cycle of life. They are raised for the … Continue reading
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Tagged Beauty, Grace, Serendipity
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Counting Blessings in Times of Sorrow
Today is the fifth day since the typhoon. Help from all over is pouring in. But the devastation has been so widespread not everyone who needs help is getting it right now. There is great difficulty is getting the aid … Continue reading
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Tagged Change, Generosity, Gratitude, Prayer, Serendipity, Suffering
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Attachments
Men today hate to be in the dark and want to always have certainty. They cannot live with mystery nor unanswered questions. You need an answer or to know something? Google it. You need to know the meaning of a … Continue reading
The Invitation
I know that I have been called. I know that I have been chosen. Called and chosen to be good. Chosen and called to be happy. Yet, I easily get distracted away from my calling. I often forget my chosen-ness. … Continue reading